Doctor Sangrado Curing John Bull of Repletion-With the Kind of Offices of Young Clysterpipe & Little Boney Possibly 1803

"Doctor Sangrado Curing John Bull of Repletion" is a satirical political cartoon by James Gillray, created possibly in 1803. The cartoon depicts John Bull, a personification of England, being bled by various figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte. It criticizes the British government's policies at the time, which were seen as harmful to the country. The cartoon utilizes exaggerated caricatures, a common technique in Gillray's works, to emphasize his point and create a humorous yet critical effect. The image is an example of political satire and is a powerful representation of the anxieties and concerns of the British public in the early 19th century.