Napoleons terugkeer van Elba, 1815 Possibly 1815

"Boney's Return from Elba, or the Devil among the Tailors" is a satirical cartoon by George Cruikshank, created in 1815. The cartoon depicts Napoleon Bonaparte's return from exile on the island of Elba and his subsequent campaign to reclaim the French throne. The image uses caricature to depict the chaos and fear of Napoleon's return, with figures like the Duke of Wellington, Tsar Alexander, and King Frederick William III of Prussia shown in comical and embarrassing poses. Cruikshank's use of text bubbles further enhances the satirical effect, highlighting the anxiety and fear of the European powers facing Napoleon's return.