John Bull Viewing Billy's Preparations for his Birth-day 1802

"John Bull Viewing Billy's Preparations for his Birth-Day," a satirical print by Charles Williams created in 1802, depicts a caricature of John Bull, a personification of England, looking disapprovingly at a table laden with a feast prepared for "Billy," likely a representation of Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger. The table is covered with various dishes labelled with terms like "Income Tax Pie," "Security Customs," and "Prosperity Plumb Pudding," poking fun at the political landscape of the time. This print provides a glimpse into the political satire of the early 19th century, using visual humor to criticize government policies.