The rival gardeners. Book illustration from Library of Congress

King George III of England and Napoleon I tend to their respective plants on opposite sides of a stream labeled "The Channel." 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 stands a watering can. George III holds a shovel while pointing to his thriving oak plant, also surmounted by a crown.
Inscribed above George III: No No Brother Gardener though only a ditch parts our grounds yet this is the spot for true Gardening, here the Corona Britanica, and Heart of Oak, will flourish to the end of the World.
Inscribed above Napolean: Why I dont know what is the reason my poppies flourish charmingly. but this Corona Imperialis is rather a delicate kind of a plant, and requires great judgement in rearing.
Inscribed, lower right: Manure from Italy & Switzerland.
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See SWANN - no. 1408 (B size) for related image.
Title inscribed below image.
Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1256)
Woodward contrasts the relative weakness of the French emperor's position with the enduring strength of the British monarchy. The satirical drawing may have provided the basis for a print by Charles Williams.
Forms part of: Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of Congress).