Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting 1808

"Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting" is a satirical cartoon by Charles Williams from 1808, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The cartoon depicts a caricature of Napoleon Bonaparte, known as "Boney," being confronted by John Bull, a symbolic representation of England. The scene is set against a map of the world, with the two figures standing on landmasses representing their respective countries. The satirical nature of the cartoon is evident through the exaggerated features of the figures, the comical dialogue, and the overall humorous depiction of the political situation between England and France during the Napoleonic Wars. This piece of political cartooning provides a visual and comedic commentary on the political climate of early 19th-century Europe.