A lock'd jaw for John Bull (BM 1868,0808.6479 1)

Pitt (left) stands in profile to the right, holding with both hands the staple of a huge padlock with which he has transfixed the lips of John Bull, so as to close his mouth. He bends forward, very thin, the large key of the padlock dangling from a ribbon slung across his shoulder; he says: "Dont be alarmed Johnny, it will not hurt you - you will scarcely perceive it, When you are a little used to it - it will only keep your tongue from running quite so fast, in future!" John Bull, a stout citizen wearing a small hat, glares at Pitt with an expression of angry alarm. 23 November 1795

Hand-coloured etching