Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever Possibly 1795

"Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of the Yellow Fever" is a satirical cartoon created by Isaac Cruikshank in 1795. This hand-colored etching depicts a scene where a doctor, representing the British Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, bleeds a patient, "John Bull", representing England, while a figure in the background prepares to burn money in the fireplace. This cartoon satirizes the economic policies of the British government during the time, particularly the costly war against revolutionary France. Cruikshank, a prolific English caricaturist known for his sharp social commentary, effectively uses visual satire to critique the political and economic landscape of his time. This artwork can be found at The Art Institute of Chicago.