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The rival gardeners
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Description | King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labeled "The Channel." A cudgel marked "British Oak" floats down it. Napoleon bends over his drooping potted plant, surmounted by a crown, supporting it with both hands. Behind him are pots of "Military Poppies." Beside him, a wheelbarrow full of coins with a sword standing up from the pile bears the title, "Manure from Italy & Switzerland," a reference to the French army's plundering of Italy and Switzerland under Napoleon. The ruler of France wears an apron and over-sleeves. George III, dressed in a simple suit and an apron, holds a shovel while pointing to his thriving oak plant, also surmounted by a crown. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Miscellaneous Items in High Demand Cartoon Drawings: Swann Collection of Caricature and Cartoon |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Monarchy--1800-1810. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Gardening--1800-1810. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Napoleon--I,--Emperor of the French,--1769-1821. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
