Political Reform Collection

Portrait of James Monroe (1758-1831) President of the United States and author of the "Monroe Doctrine"
NWI4935716 Portrait of James Monroe (1758-1831) President of the United States and author of the "Monroe Doctrine"

Cartoon by President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) trying to regulate industrial trusts, pork decrits
NWI4935822 Cartoon by President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) trying to regulate industrial trusts, pork decrits, stuck between the barriers of the Constitution - Colorisee engraving 20th century

Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s
NWI4965510 Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates, 1850s.; (add.info.: Liberty for Kansas, an antislavery symbol during the Free Soil debates)

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285624 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies. Caricature by W.A.Rogers, 1888
NWI4958476 Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies. Caricature by W.A.Rogers, 1888.; (add.info.: Justice crashed anarchy but saved monopolies)

The Congress in his hands, President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) carries in his arms a big congressman - Colorised
NWI4935797 The Congress in his hands, President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) carries in his arms a big congressman - Colorised engraving of a caricature of 1903 - " Congress on His Hands"

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285557 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clerical (anti-clerical)

French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy
ELD4871579 French revolution: night of the 4th August 1789, National Assembly renounced all privileges of the aristocracy Illustration from "Mon-Histre-de-France" by HS Bres

E Pluribus Unum (except Chinese). Cartoon criticizing American anti-Chinese immigration policy, circa 1880
NWI4959840 E Pluribus Unum (except Chinese). Cartoon criticizing American anti-Chinese immigration policy, circa 1880. Illustration by Thomas Nast (1840-1902)

The dragon of the monopoly: " huge diet but little milk". Cartoon by W. A
NWI4958459 The dragon of the monopoly: " huge diet but little milk". Cartoon by W. A. Sherman, on the Sherman antitrust legislation (1890)

Young king Louis XV and the regent Philippe d'Orleans grant free education in April 1719 to university of Paris
ELD4903977 Young king Louis XV and the regent Philippe d'Orleans grant free education in April 1719 to university of Paris

Establishment of democracy in Greece: Solon (640-558 BC) politician dictating his reforms (Athenian statesman)
ELD4932741 Establishment of democracy in Greece: Solon (640-558 BC) politician dictating his reforms (Athenian statesman, lawmaker Solon laid the foundations for Athenian democracy with his reforms)

Revolt des va-nu-feet (barefoot or va bare feet) in Rouen in 1639, popular lifting of Normandy following the decision
ELD4903746 Revolt des va-nu-feet (barefoot or va bare feet) in Rouen in 1639, popular lifting of Normandy following the decision of Louis XIII to establish the gabelle in Cotentin a la place du

school battalions taking place on thursdays and sundays in France, 19th century (photo)
PCT4286019 school battalions taking place on thursdays and sundays in France, 19th century (photo); (add.info.: Inscribed in the Jules Ferry Act of 28 March 1882 on compulsory primary education)

Concordat of 1801 - Signature of the Concordat between France (in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte)
ELD4857020 Concordat of 1801 - Signature of the Concordat between France (in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte) and Saint-Siege (Saint Siege), by Pope Pius VII (Pius) (1742-1823), August 15

Egalite, French revolution: the charbonniers and the knights of Saint-Louis deposited their medals
ELD4890886 Egalite, French revolution: the charbonniers and the knights of Saint-Louis deposited their medals, identity plates and decorations, distinctive signs of the Ancien regime

Scene at a Barricade during the recent Spanish Insurrection, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Scene at a Barricade during the recent Spanish Insurrection, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Le Triboulet, 1882_4_2 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. (1847-1892): Christian Cross
ICA4929631 Le Triboulet, 1882_4_2 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. (1847-1892): Christian Cross, Fables La Fontaine and others - Laicisation Laicite Laiques Lois - Snakes

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 25 / 02 / 06 - Antisemitism, Religion Faith
ICA4944224 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 25/02/06 - Antisemitism, Religion Faith, Catholic Catholicism - Separation of Church and State

Le Charivari, 1875_2_9 - Illustration by Alfred Le Pepetit (1841-1909)
ICA4944750 Le Charivari, 1875_2_9 - Illustration by Alfred Le Pepetit (1841-1909): Republican Republique, Constitution, Amendment Wallon - Wallon Henri (1879-1962) by Le Petit

Cover of "L Assiette au Beurre", number 468, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4915977 Cover of " L Assiette au Beurre", number 468, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_3_19: Social, Armee, Misere, Travail, Bread - Marianne, Magistrate, Policeman, Viviani Rene (1863-1925)

L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en N & B
ICA4906306 L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en N & B, 1906_9_1: Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Anti-Republican Eg, Inventaires/Reactions aux - Pius X

Death on the Striped Pig, 1839 (colour litho)
AQS254811 Death on the Striped Pig, 1839 (colour litho) by Johnston, David Claypoole (1798-1865) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: or)

The Chartist convention (engraving)
614501 The Chartist convention (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chartist convention, John Street, Fitzroy Square, London)

French revolution - The National Assembly Renounces all Privileges, 4th August 1789
XEE4157333 French revolution - The National Assembly Renounces all Privileges, 4th August 1789, engraved by Helman - Assemblee - Nationale Abandonment de tous - les privileges, a Versailles

Allegories of the different types of government: the absolute monarchy
GIA4793764 Allegories of the different types of government: the absolute monarchy, representing a well-fed pig and crowns " my will is the only law"

The Saint-Simonianism 1820-30 - Saint-Simonism - Saint-Simonianism - Saint-Simonianism
XEE4161648 The Saint-Simonianism 1820-30 - Saint-Simonism - Saint-Simonianism - Saint-Simonianism - The Saint-Simonians - engraving by French School

Neckers reform, 1788
LSE4403233 Neckers reform, 1788. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neckers reform, 1788.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Louis XVIII and the establishment of the Constitutional Monarchy - Constitutional Charter
XEE4153955 Louis XVIII and the establishment of the Constitutional Monarchy - Constitutional Charter of 4 June 1814 - Louis XVIII presides over the opening of the session of the Chambers on 4 June

First Chartist Meeting, British Coffee House on Cockspur Street, 1839 (engraving)
GHL430734 First Chartist Meeting, British Coffee House on Cockspur Street, 1839 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); width: 31 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery

Cover of "Le Don Quichotte", number 335, Satirique en Colours
ICA4926879 Cover of " Le Don Quichotte", number 335, Satirique en Colours, 1880_11_19: Fantoches of Holdens (engraving) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905); (add.info.: Anticlericalism)

Les Grandes Journees de l Hotel de Ville de Paris by A
JLJ4634209 Les Grandes Journees de l Hotel de Ville de Paris by A. Mercier, illustrated by Louis Bombled (1862-1927): February 24, 1848

Reform Act: Lord Grey, the new prime minister, introduced the Reform Bill to Parliament
XEE4188468 Reform Act: Lord Grey, the new prime minister, introduced the Reform Bill to Parliament in 1832. The Reform Ball, 1832

Satirical allegorical vignette: the bull symbol of capitalism tries to stop the train of
GIA4793769 Satirical allegorical vignette: the bull symbol of capitalism tries to stop the train of labor reform. Each wagon is designed for a country: Germany, France, England

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1284, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4923690 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1284, Satirique en Couleurs, 1895_11_17: Hardi, les gas! - Anticlericalism, Impots - Failure of the Church - Bourgeois Leon (1851-1925)

Cover of "Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4868784 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1895_1_26: The man of duty - President of the Republic - Casimir-Perier Jean (1847-1907) - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934)

One of the newspaper "the pillory"
JLJ4606688 One of the newspaper " the pillory" : " to citizens weapons! " on 2 December 1888 during a demonstration against General Boulanger. Illustration by J

The crowd in Senat Square during the Decembrist revolt in 1825
JLJ4594944 The crowd in Senat Square during the Decembrist revolt in 1825. Decembrist or Decabrist members of a hard repressed coup attempt organized in St

L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4906268 L Assiette au Beurre, number 283, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_9_1: Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Inventories/Reactions aux, Eg combative - Devot/Parroissien, Cures

Chartists at church, c1839 (c1890). Creator: Unknown
Chartists at church, c1839 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol. V." [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, c1890]

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"Unveiling the Layers of Political Reform: From Ancient Fables to Modern Challenges" In this captivating illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. , we are transported back to 1882, a time when political reform was on the horizon. The image depicts Le Triboulet, a satirical figure known for his sharp wit and criticism of societal norms. As he holds a Christian cross in one hand, symbolizing the influence of religion on politics, he also presents us with fables from La Fontaine and other mythological tales. The concept of laicisation and laïcité (secularization) is subtly hinted at through snakes entwined around a goblet. This represents the separation between church and state that was being advocated for during this period. René Goblet's animalization theory further emphasizes the need to move away from traditional power structures towards more inclusive governance. Moving forward in time, Achille Lemot's illustrations in Le Pelerin shed light on various aspects of political reform. One such image portrays religion and faith against a backdrop of maritime scenes, highlighting both atheism and natural disasters as catalysts for change. The presence of the Christian cross amidst Catholic symbolism alludes to debates surrounding religious dominance within society. Antisemitism is another theme explored by Lemot, showcasing reactions to inventories that aimed to separate Church and State while simultaneously perpetuating discrimination against Jews. These illustrations serve as powerful reminders of historical struggles faced during attempts at political reform. Delving deeper into history, Alfred Le Pepetit's work featured in Le Charivari takes us back to 1875 when satire played an integral role in critiquing government systems. His depiction captures the essence of social commentary prevalent during that era. L'Assiette au Beurre offers two contrasting perspectives - one colorful cover representing satire and another black-and-white edition emphasizing serious critique - both shedding light on the need for political reform.