Comment Collection (#2)

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311233 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder
526833 Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

A cartoon commenting on railway worker's accidents. Illustrated by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942)
5311206 A cartoon commenting on railway worker's accidents. Illustrated by Leonard Raven-Hill (1867-1942) an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist

Cartoon commenting on the potential perils of the video-phone - privacy has been breached by a wrong connection
5308637 Cartoon commenting on the potential perils of the video-phone - privacy has been breached by a wrong connection, 19th century; (add.info)

Cartoon commenting on the Colorado Beetle
5308618 Cartoon commenting on the Colorado Beetle; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Colorado Beetle. In 1877 the feat that the Colorado Beetle would arrive in Britain)

Cartoon depicting Anthony John Mundella chasing a Colorado Beetle
5308984 Cartoon depicting Anthony John Mundella chasing a Colorado Beetle; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Anthony John Mundella chasing a Colorado Beetle)

Cartoon commenting on the removal of Temple Bar to Westminster, 19th century
5308714 Cartoon commenting on the removal of Temple Bar to Westminster, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the removal of Temple Bar to Westminster)

Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain, 19th century
5308711 Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain)

Mr Pickwick from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club
5669018 Mr Pickwick from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); (add.info.: Charles Dickens (1812-1870)); Photo © AF Fotografie

Tony Weller of the Belle Savage from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens
5669013 Tony Weller of the Belle Savage from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); (add.info)

A London volunteer cleaning his rifle
5312160 A London volunteer cleaning his rifle; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a London volunteer cleaning his rifle ready for the annual summer manoeuvres in Hyde Park)

Cartoon, Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (to be improved in 1851). A satire on the forthcoming Great Exhibition, under the leadership of Prince Albert

Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds (International Free Trade)
Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds -- a satirical comment on competitive trade from overseas, adversely affecting the economy at home. Date: 1884

Cartoon, The Great Trick Act (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Trick Act -- a satirical comment on the Conservative Partys recent success in the General Election. Depicting Benjamin Disraeli as a female horse rider in a circus

Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, The Happy Robbers -- John Bright as Falstaff and William Gladstone as Prince Hal (Henry IV) in a Shakespearean scene

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen, examining the Conservative partys poor returns from the recent General Election -- the Liberal party under Lord

Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea -- satirical comment on the Conservative governments announcement that they did not intend to return to the policy of Protectionism

Cartoon, Notice to Quit, electricity on London Underground
Cartoon, Notice to Quit, a comment on the introduction of electric trains on the London Underground, showing The Fairy Electra banishing the Steam Locomotive Underground Demon

Cartoon, The End of the Rotten Borough -- the Reform Bill of 1832 did away with these so-called rotten boroughs, which were constituencies with a very small electorate

Jonathans Coffee House, or an analysis of Change Alley
GHL430730 Jonathans Coffee House, or an analysis of Change Alley, with a group of charactwer from the life, 1763 (etching) by Neal, H.O

The Coffee-House Politicians, 1772 (engraving)
GHL430731 The Coffee-House Politicians, 1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); height: 17 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Comment on Americas position before entering WW1 with regard to financing the allies

Tax humour ignorance is bliss Cruikshank 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828

Humour All blowing and growing Cruikshank 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828

Humour now that I heard Cruikshank 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828

Humour comment The New Police Act 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Humour gentility Cruikshank 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated May 20th, 1828

What a War! - Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings! - humorous comment
What a War! - " Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings!" - humorous comment on the wartime appropriation of railings for use as raw material in the war effort. Date: circa 1941

Satire on polluted water supply in London
Fun makes a comment on diseased water supply. 18 August 1866

At the Theatre, comical depiction of audience members Date: circa 1850s

Cartoon, Bad Business! Irish Home Rule
Political cartoon, Bad Business! A satirical comment on William Ewart Gladstone and Irish Home Rule, with William Harcourt (R) depicted as an elderly woman Date: 1891

Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding, Paris
Satirical cartoon, broken tower with scaffolding - the embellishments of Paris - a comment on the urban renewal carried out by Baron Haussmann, appointed by Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Cartoon, upper class Nuts and Nuttesses, Louis Wain
Cartoon of upper class Nuts and Nuttesses as comical cats, by Louis Wain. Date: 1914

Cartoon, The Valley of the Shadow of Death, by James Gillray. Depicting Napoleon (ironically in the role of John Bunyan's pilgrim, Christian) having to confront an array of problems

Cartoon, More Pigs than Teats, or, the new Litter of hungry Grunters Sucking John Bull's Old Sow to death, by James Gillray

Michael Scott-Joynt, outspoken English clergyman
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (b 1943), English clergyman, Bishop of Stafford (1987-1995) and Bishop of Winchester (from 1995, due to retire 2011). Outspoken opponent of gay rights. Date: circa 1970s

Norman Tebbit -- satirical comment
A group of people on a Right to Work demonstration, with a satirical comment on the words of the Conservative politician Norman Tebbit to the unemployed to "Get on yer bike

Goat expresses opinion on Margaret Thatcher
A white goat expresses its opinion on Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Its cardboard handwritten notice reads: Stop acting the goat

Cartoon, Welcome! Britannia: Come in, ladies and gentlemen! Glad to give you a decent roof over your heads at last!'. A comment on the opening of the National Portrait Gallery on Saturday 4 April

Death as the railway signalman - a comment on repeated errors and a system of fines between the engine drivers and signalmen circa 1876

Carrying of the second reading of the first reform bill in the House of Commons. Date: 21 March 1831

Cartoon, The Seven-league boots 1846
Cartoon, The Seven-league boots; or, Death of Giant Monopoly. A satirical comment on the repeal of the Corn Laws, depicting Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister

Queen Victoria Cartoon as Hermione
Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), alias Hermione. A Shakespearean comment on the fact that Victoria has stayed too long in retirement following Albert's death; her people want to see her again

Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history
5309005 Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history; (add.info.: Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history)

Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration
5308993 Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration')

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The great bespeak for Miss Snevellicci. Illustration from the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby by H. K
3123837 The great bespeak for Miss Snevellicci. Illustration from the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby by H.K. Browne known as Phiz; Private Collection

Board schools
5308010 Board schools. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on board schools. The professional classes feared that universal publicly funded education would create too many)

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"Comment: A Reflection on Life's Complexities through the Eyes of Jean-Paul Sartre" In the midst of London's rapid expansion, like a cartoon depicting the Zulu War in Punch, one cannot help but ponder the profound commentaries left behind by influential figures. Just as Wagner and Gill explored human existence through their Ring Cycle, French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre delved into the depths of our consciousness. As if echoing his words, even ancient Greek tragedies such as ANTIGONE with its powerful chorus continue to resonate today. Ethiopia's struggle against Italy depicted in a thought-provoking cartoon reminds us that history often repeats itself. Similarly, The Great Chartist Demonstration captured in cartoons unveils society's desire for change. Turning back time to 1933, a newspaper seller stands amidst uncertainty while Iraq-Kuwait tensions simmer in 1961. These events serve as reminders that conflicts persist throughout history. Yet amidst chaos and turmoil, there is an old saying: "Dogs Return to Vomit. " Perhaps it symbolizes humanity's tendency to repeat past mistakes despite knowing better. But let us not forget about female literary types who have contributed immensely to shaping our understanding of the world. Finally, picture two women engaged in conversation within a cozy kitchen setting; their exchange represents how they can bridge gaps between individuals and foster meaningful connections. In this ever-changing world where cities expand and cultures clash, let us embrace these diverse comments from various realms – be it philosophy or art – for they offer invaluable insights into our shared human experience.