John Bull fighting the French single handed / P.F.L.B. fecit., British...
Print shows John Bull rapping a French soldier on the head with a cudgel, stomping on a French officer with his right foot, and using his left foot to kick the French nobility out of England and back to France ... More
John Bull triumphant. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Brit...
Print shows a bull tossing a Spaniard into the air, the Earl of Bute, Lord North, and the Earl of Mansfield are attempting to hold it back by pulling on its tail; a Frenchman and America (represented by a Nativ... More
John Bull, baited by the dogs of excise
A British satire on efforts by William Pitt, George Rose, and some members of Parliament to impose new "Excise" duties on tobacco (cf. Tobacco Excise Bill). The additional tax burden on British citizens is impl... More
The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bull's last effort to oblige...
A satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull, and saying "Vive la republic, Blood & plunder, no quarter to John Bull!" To the bull's back is strapped a bundle in... More
Treason!!! / designed & etch'd by Rd. Newton., British Cartoon Print
A stout, smiling John Bull directs a blast from his rear-end toward a poster of King George III tacked to a wall. The image of the king looks suprised. On the left, the head of William Pitt exclaims, "That is T... More
Isaac Cruikshank - An Irish union / IC., British Cartoon Print
Print shows William Pitt joining the hands of "Paddy," an Irish farmer, and John Bull, neither of whom seem anxious for the union, while Lord Dundas, on the left, reading from a "History of Scotland" says, "dep... More
I promise to pay the Bearer, on demand, five giuneas ..., British Cart...
Promissory note from the Guinea-Pig Office promising to pay the bearer at the offices of John Doe and Richard Roe and signed John Bull. Not found in British Museum Catalogue (BMC). Most images available on mic... More
John Bull in Paris; or, English guineas for French pleasure!
Print shows John Bull standing between two French women offering them a bag of guineas.
Consular coachmanship!!, British Cartoon Print
Print shows Josephine standing in a carriage on the left which is drawn by four "unruly" horses, two are labeled "A Jacobin" and "A Royalist"; Napoleon, having been tossed onto the back of a bull, probably repr... More
General Monkey and General Wolfe!!, British Cartoon Print
Print shows Napoleon I, wearing a large hat, carrying a long sword, and having a body where his shoulders rest on his waist, cowering before the large ogre-like figure of John Bull. Forms part of: British Cart... More
Buonaparte, 48 hours after landing!--Vide John Bulls home-stroke, arme...
Head of Napoleon dripping blood, held high on a pitch fork by a British volunteer soldier, "John Bull." Other volunteers gather around. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
Doctor Sangrado curing John Bull of repletion-with the kind offices of...
Cartoon showing Addington saying, "courage John Bull-courage", as he bleeds arm of John Bull, who is supported by Hawkesbury, who repeats "courage Johnny". Napoleon holds out his hat to catch the blood, "West I... More
John Bull offering Little Boney fair play, British Cartoon Print
Bare chested sailor, "John Bull," standing in English channel with arms akimbo, looking at Napoleon, whose head looks over top of fortification on the French coast. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Colle... More
National contrasts / Woodward delt. ; W.S. scpt., British Cartoon Prin...
Print shows a ragged member of Napoleon's army boasting about the success of "de grand Empereur" to a robust Englishman labeled "Rule Britannia" who blows a puff of smoke in the soldiers face. Forms part of: B... More
Mr. and Mrs. Bull reflecting on the taxes, British Cartoon Print
Print shows a domestic scene with a man and a woman sitting at opposite ends of a table which is set for tea, ale, and port consumption; Mrs. Bull is complaining about Mr. Bull's tendency toward "guzzling," to ... More
The property tax, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows a prosperous John Bull seated in a chair as a blue demon hovers above him using a magnet to withdraw coins from Bull's waistcoat pocket. The ghost of William Pitt rises from the floorboards saying... More
John Bull's three stages or, from good to bad & from bad to worse / G....
Three section print showing John Bull and his family eating a large meal before the war, eating less during the war, and with bones on plates during peace time. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collectio... More
The death of the property tax! Or 37 mortal wounds for ministers & the...
Henry Brougham, John Bull, and the British lion (Leo Britannicus) attacking a hydra representing the property tax. At tail of the monster Mr. Tierney tells Britannia to rise. In the background, Liverpool, the R... More
State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!! / G. Cruikshank fect. ;...
Vansittart and Castlereagh, as surgeons, bleeding coins from the arms of John Bull. The coins are collected by Prince Leopold, Princess Charlotte, a tiny McMahon, a Chinese mandarin, and the gouty Regent. Broug... More
The modern Job! or John Bull and his comforts! / Marks del et sc., Bri...
John Bull, in tattered clothes, seated on a stool, gazing gloomily at a book on the ground: "The Extraordina[ry] Red Book". He is surrounded by the Regent with two gouty legs supported on crutches, Liverpool, M... More
Conspirators; or, delegates in council, British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows three government ministers, Viscount Sidmouth, Thomas Reynolds and Viscount Castlereagh, sitting at a table with three agents or spies. On the table rests a large bag from which docketed papers pr... More
Suspension of the habeas corpus, British Cartoon Print
Print showing John Bull suspended by his feet between two columns labeled "Lords" and "Commons." Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).
The blessing of new taxes!!! / Marks fect., British Cartoon Print
John Bull, holding a pipe and a frothing tankard, is beset by the Regent and Ministers. Sidmouth furtively takes the pipe from his hand, looking over John's head at the Regent who extends his hand to seize the ... More
Manchester bull-hunt / Marks delt., British Cartoon Print
Cartoon shows a bull, with the head of John Bull, tossing a member of the Manchester Yeomanry and attacking a magistrate. Behind the bull is a group of reformers lead by Henry Hunt holding a paper inscribed "Co... More
[John Bull and the Yankee barber]
Title from handwritten notation on mat. Study for etching, plate 1, published in "Scraps" #2, 1830. Purchase; Childs Gallery; (DLC/PP-1984:366). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
The lion's generosity - Drawing. Public domain image.
No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).
Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.
Cartoon shows Brother Jonathan pulling skunks (caricatures of southern secessionists) out of the back pockets of John Bull. Caption: Bull- "What are you about, sir? Picking my pockets, eh?" Jonathan- "Don't ge... More
The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination
Cartoon showing innocent infant "Jonny Bull" feeding coins to snake "Rebellion, slavery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 259 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 800.
The European plan / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Maréchal MacMahon of France, using scissors labeled "Canal", is cutting a map of North and South America on which the Mason-Dixon line has been drawn through the Isthmus of Panama; John Bull stands to the left ... More
History repeats itself / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows Julius Caesar or a Roman centurion, in the background, tumbling off a pillar of stones labeled "Rome, Etruria, Britain, Asia, [and] Africa", and in the middle distance, on a bit of land label... More
"Change about" - the monkey the master / Gillam.
Illustration shows a monkey turning the crank on an organ labeled "Home Sweet Home Rule" with one foot, it is wearing a hat with a feather labeled "Parnell", and holding a shillelagh labeled "80 members" in one... More
"Peace" assured / J. Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image
Illustration shows William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labeled "Suez, Gibraltor, [and] Herat", pushing John Bull into a kissing embrace with Tsar Nicholas II who is, likewise, being pushed... More
Peace, but not business / Gillam., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a perplexed Uncle Sam standing in front of a store labeled "Notice - No Reciprocity in Trade Here" that is well-stocked with items available for international trade; a man labeled "Trade" is ... More
The angel of peace / J. Keppler.
Illustration shows Otto von Bismarck standing in the middle of a seesaw that is resting on the back of "Turkey" who is being refreshed with "English Salts" by John Bull, a carpet bag at his feet filled with pap... More
[Egypt and John Bull] - Public domain drawing
A seductive-looking female figure of Egypt with one hand on her hip sits on the edge of a bed or couch opposite John Bull. Although she sits facing him, he sits looking forward with his hands folded, not looki... More
Not up to the mark yet / J.K. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows Uncle Sam shaking hands with John Bull who is holding a yacht labeled "Valkyrie"; between them is the America's Cup on a pedestal labeled with the names of American yachts and the year they won the ... More
"And John, he pays the freight" / F.M. Hutchins.
Print shows Queen Victoria holding up an infant labeled "Little New Duke of York. Christening Robe Cost £300." She presents the baby to John Bull who is holding a paper that states "Heavy Expense Account - Roya... More
A relic of the dark ages / F. Opper.
Print shows John Bull standing in the "House of Lords", looking over a curtain at an old man wearing a crown and robe, clutching a large book labeled "Mediæval Traditions of the British Peerage" and a large sc... More
The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / ...
Print shows Uncle Sam as an American farmer trying to sell his products labeled "Pork, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Oats", and corn overseas where there is stiff "Open Competition" at the "Market of the World" represen... More
Warming up a sure winner / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Puck as a jockey on a galloping horse labeled "Free Trade" on a racetrack labeled "International Commercial Race-Track", with John Bull standing on the track next to the British Prime Minister Lord ... More
Two kinds of fool Americans / F.M. Hutchins.
Print shows Puck standing between two views of Americans depicted on large sheets of paper; on the left are "The Jingoes" identified as "Reid, Frye, Hoar, [and] Lodge" among others, Reid carries a flag that sta... More
A rival who has come to stay / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing with his arms spread on a solid dock labeled "U.S." next to a sign that states "Uncle Sam - The ship builder re-established with great success in 1893. American ships for American... More
Puck magazine cover - John Bull's dilemma / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull sitting on a rock facing a dilemma; across a narrow body of water is a man holding a sword labeled "Kurd Atrocities" and a handgun, about to strike a kneeling woman labeled "Armenia". John... More
Merely wants to know / F. Opper.
Print shows Uncle Sam with a feather in his hat labeled "Victory", holding America's Cup labeled "Yachting Champion", a cricket bat labeled "Cricket Champion", and a medal labeled "Athletic Champion", and with ... More
Mutual sympathy / F.M. Hutchins., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull and Uncle Sam, both bent under the weight of the governing bodies that they are carrying on their backs with papers labeled "Hereditary Right to Obstruct Legislation" and "Senatorial Rules... More
After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain engraving
Print shows Uncle Sam sitting up on a bed the morning after a wild night, he is rubbing his head to ease the pain and there is a handgun in his pants pocket; on the floor there is a bottle labeled "Jingo Fire W... More
They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull about to come to blows, possibly over the Venezuela boundary dispute, but are tied together in ribbons that are labeled "Financial Ties, Mutual Needs, Property Interests, Int... More
He has come to stay! / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull reclining on luggage labeled "J.B." and boxes of "War Supplies" and "Commissary Supplies" at the "Hotel Egypt" where an Egyptian man is hanging a notice that states "No More Accommodations... More
Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image
Print shows John Bull standing in the foreground with his arms full of foods and toys labeled "Gibraltar, Ceylon, Bermudas, British India, Canada, [and] Australia" and at his feet are items he has dropped, frui... More
A few pleasant recollections of the fifty-fourth Congress / J.S. Pughe...
Print shows a large group of members of the Fifty-Fourth Congress, many dressed as Natives, some wearing grass skirts, most are armed with spears or clubs, some have shields, four are reading the "Reminiscences... More
Congratulations are now in order / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam with a laurel wreath on his head, standing with a female figure labeled "Prosperity", bowing his head in acknowledgement of the respect accorded the United States by representatives from E... More
The nations' holiday feast / C.J. Taylor.
Print shows Uncle Sam and Puck offering a toast to the New Year and Peace, with several heavily armed representatives of nations labeled "France, J. Bull, Turkey, Russia, Germania, [and] Italy" sitting around a... More
An awful day of reckoning at hand for John Bull - Ireland's dream of a...
Print shows Puck's stereotyped Irish man labeled "Ireland" as a military general sitting on a rocking horse labeled "Home Rule", holding papers that state "Muster-Roll of the Anti-English Army", and addressing ... More
The European "concert" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne, manipulating marionettes that represent "France" (Felix Faure), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Italy" (Umberto I), "Germany" (Willia... More
The "British despot" beaten again / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows John Bull standing on land labeled "England" as an army of animated steel railroad rails march ashore in military formation from ships docked just offshore; in the background, Uncle Sam is standing ... More
Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".
Spain's new street crier - with the same old cry J.S. Pughe
Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and figures representing "Germany, Italy, France, [and] Russia" listening as a town crier labeled "Sagasta" reads a proclamation as another man labeled "Blanco" plays a drum; t... More
The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows a large group of children in a nursery fighting amongst themselves, they are labeled "England" and "Russia", "Austria" and "Italy", "Greece" and "Turkey", "France" and "Germany" fighting over a chil... More
Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull standing on a "Private Dock" to an island labeled "Coaling Station" that shows an anthropomorphic mountain of coal; in the foreground are William II bowing next to a ship labeled "Germany"... More
The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.
Print shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and Meiji, Emperor of Japan, standing beneath a flag labeled "Open Door Policy", in a tug of war contest for "Trade Supremacy" with "Russia" (Nicholas II), "Germany" (Willia... More
Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship"...
Print shows a gleeful Uncle Sam sitting with John Bull, who is a sailor representing England, and six figures representing "Spain", "Italy" (Umberto I), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "France", Germany (William II... More
"United we stand for civilization and peace!" / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull holding rifles with fixed bayonetts, standing atop a fortified barrier with the American and British flags behind them. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1109, (1898 June 8), cov... More
Another revelation of strength / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a wharf with five diminutive figures with attributes of the rulers of Austria (Franz Joseph I), Russia (Nicholas II), France (Felix Faure), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto... More
The jilted fiancée / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image
Print shows a dejected female figure labeled "France", wearing a phrygian cap and a tri-color dress, sitting on a bench, watching as a tall, blond queen is escorted by "J.B." and "Russia"; there is a paper at h... More
Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on the left, leaning against a wall beneath a sign that states "What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On"; at center is the body of "Spain" lying on a stretcher and draped with the... More
Our queer way / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows General William R. Shafter, larger than life, in Europe standing before the rulers of France (Felix Faure), Austria (Franz Joseph I), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto I), and Russia (Nicholas II... More
A disappointed god; he cries for more / Dalrymple.
Print shows Mars, the Roman god of war, bruised and holding a battered and bent sword, and wearing a sign that states "Job Wanted"; he is sitting on a trunk labeled "Mr. Mars, God of War". A notice posted on th... More
Business is business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a sidewalk, holding wads of dollars; the street is lined with stores and shops offering goods from several European countries, and above each shop is a sign that gives the doll... More
A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace...
Poster showing personifications of America (Columbia and Uncle Sam) and Great Britain (Britannia and John Bull) holding hands in friendship, with vignettes of naval battles. Copyright by the Donaldson Litho Co.... More
A Thanksgiving toast / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows Puck standing on a chair at the head of a large dinner table, offering a Thanksgiving toast to those seated around the table, including "England, France, Germany, [Japan?], Russia, Austria, Italy, T... More
Commerce vs. conquest / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull labeled "England" holding a ship labeled "Trade", with Uncle Sam, also holding a ship labeled "Trade", behind him, as they stand before the Chinese Emperor who is frightened by William II ... More
Satisfying their curiosity / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing... More
The survival of the fittest / Keppler.
Print shows a scene at dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled "Spain" and "Medievalism" and Uncle Sam who is holding a sword labeled "19th century Enl... More
One of the causes / Keppler. - Public domain print
Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull ice skating with a young woman labeled "American Girl" skating between them. Caption: The American girl is drawing them closer together. Illus. from Puck, v. 44, no. 1138, (... More
The duty of great nations / Keppler.
Print shows John Bull attempting to reassure Uncle Sam that the storm clouds labeled "Philippine Complications" blowing in from the right will soon pass; he gestures toward a monument labeled "Civilization" car... More
"--and peace shall rule" / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows John Bull and Uncle Sam holding the earth aloft, with an angel of peace flying around it. Illus. from Puck, v. 45, no. 1156, (1899 May 3), centerfold. Copyright 1899 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
It ought to be a happy new year Uncle Sam and his English cousin have ...
Illustration showing Uncle Sam and John Bull standing back to back with a globe forming the torso of their bodies, each claiming half for themselves. Illus. in: Judge, v. 360, no. 899 (1899 January 7), cover. ... More
Puck magazine cover - "Wireless telegraphy" / Dalrymple.
Print shows John Bull labeled "England" standing on a rock labeled "South Africa", holding a sword in one hand and a British flag labeled "Good Will" in the other; he is looking back at Uncle Sam who is standin... More
The open door / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Print shows John Bull standing on the left at an entrance labeled "India" and Uncle Sam standing opposite at an entrance labeled "Philippines" inviting men labeled "Germany, Russia, France, Italy, [and] Austria... More
Putting his foot down / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam holding a "Trade Treaty with China", standing on a "Map of China" in the midst of foreign rulers labeled "Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Russia [and] France"; depicted are William II, U... More
The greatest department store on earth; - and every day a bargain day ...
Print shows Uncle Sam standing behind the counter at "Uncle Sam's Department Store" where there is a "Great Sale Now Going On Inside"; the store is filled with representatives of "Germany, England, France, Russ... More
The informal Dreibund / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and Puck gathered around a table raising glasses in a toast to friendship, or alliance; also seated at the table is a female figure, possibly representing Germany, who may be p... More
The French exposition of 1899 / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and a crowd of spectators looking at seven French military officers standing and sitting in stocks, they are labeled "Zurlinden, Du Paty de Clam, Gonse, Roget, Mercier, Boisdef... More
Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled "Chinese Question" sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as "France", "Germany" (William II), and "Russia". "Judge" John Bull is stand... More
Caricature, The two drummers / Keppler., public domain cartoon image
Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull dressed as traveling salesmen; Uncle Sam's pockets and wallet are filled with "Orders", while John Bull has only a few "Orders". John Bull is shocked and complains that Uncle... More
Explanation wanted / Dalrymple.
Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as the rulers of Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Russia protest.
He won't go off his beat / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer
Illustration showing two concerned citizens and Joseph Pulitzer imploring Uncle Sam, dressed as a "U.S." policeman, to break up a fight taking place in the background labeled "South Africa" between John Bull a... More
Too much for him! / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration showing John Bull shoveling British soldiers into the "British Empire Shute" which ends on the shoulders of a man sitting on a rock, with a rifle across his lap, on soil labeled "Dutch Republic"; o... More
Puck magazine cover - A dangerous firecracker / Dalrymple.
Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France, Austria, Japan, and John Bull, representing England, watching as the ruler of Russia lights the fuse of a large firecracker labeled "China." Illus. in: Puck, v... More
The jingo at his old tricks again / Keppler.
Illustration showing the mythological figure Hermes/Mercury, as "Commerce", standing atop a cliff extending his arm to "Peace" standing on a cliff opposite with the Nicaragua Canal separating them, on the cliff... More
The Chinese kopje; -- not so easy as it looked from a distance / Keppl...
Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austr... More
If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.
Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled "British Navy 800 War Ships", surrounded by huge waves labeled "Germany," "France," and "Russia." There are cannon barrels pointi... More
The Boer Lilliputia[n] - the British Gulliver / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and pre... More
Reckless defiance / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled "France" standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in the background labeled "Transvaal... More
Business business / Keppler. - Exposition Universelle Internationale d...
Illustration showing a female figure labeled "France" with a rooster on her head, welcoming heads of state, Uncle Sam, John Bull, and other dignitaries to the opening of the Paris Exposition. Caption: France ... More
The latest Chinese wall / J.S. Pughe.
Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including "Japan," "Germa... More
Let the foreigner rage! / Keppler., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows an oversized Uncle Sam inviting a horde of foreign citizens running up from the docks labeled "Foreign Trade" to shop at "The World's Department Store. The Best Goods for the Least Money." In... More
Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple...
Illustration shows John Bull standing up to his knees in a morass labeled "Boer War £16,000,000 yearly" and Uncle Sam stepping through a similar morass labeled "Philippine War $80,000,000 yearly." Illus. in: P... More
The most popular restaurant in the world / Dalrymple.
Illustration shows Uncle Sam labeled "Trade Balance" carrying a large tray with many food products that constitute American agricultural exports; seated around an L-shaped table are representatives from nations... More
The blessings of "protection" / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows an oversized, bloated human figure with the head of a pig, wearing a sash labeled "Steel Trust," and holding steel rails in both hands; he stands on the grounds of a steel factory labeled "U.... More