Political Satire Collection (#2)

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 titled The British Educational Curse
5308756 Cartoon titled The British Educational Curse'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled The British Educational Curse'. Academic and vocational education was kept separate)

Illustration from Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho)
2906957 Illustration from Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Cover of Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho)
2906956 Cover of Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Wedding dinner, 1812
1574943 The Wedding dinner, 1812; (add.info.: The Wedding dinner, or, Moses and the magistrate. A satire on the attendance of the Lord Mayor at the wedding dinner of Moses Abrahams and Elizabeth)

A queue of African-American men casting their votes
2623790 A queue of African-American men casting their votes; (add.info.: Political satire woodcut engraving illustration depicting a queue of African-American men casting their votes. By Alfred R)

October. Idyll from Zhupel, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1905 (colour litho)
2906960 October. Idyll from Zhupel, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1905 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Detail from Cover of Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho)
2906955 Detail from Cover of Bureval, Issue 1, pub. St. Petersburg, 1906 (colour litho); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching)
NCO193114 The Sick Prince, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Market Day, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190431 Market Day, published by S.W. Fores in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching)
NCO193113 A Ward of Chancery, published by S.W. Fores (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: George)

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The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191200 The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193109 The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub
2962526 Westminster School or Dr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his Playmates, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho)
PNP322045 Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert
5308859 Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert)

The Prospect Before Us, 1788 (pen & ink and wash over graphite on paper)
XYC203416 The Prospect Before Us, 1788 (pen & ink and wash over graphite on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22.2x30.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Poor Taxpayer!... Thank the Empire, cartoon criticising the cost of the wars of the Second Empire (1852-70)
CHT224186 Poor Taxpayer!....Thank the Empire, cartoon criticising the cost of the wars of the Second Empire (1852-70), from Le Sans Culotte, 1879 (colour litho) by Le Petit

Uncle Sam's lodging-house, 1882 (chromo)
2623731 Uncle Sam's lodging-house, 1882 (chromo) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); (add.info.: Chromolithograph print titled Uncle Sam's Lodging-House')

Cartoon depicting the Thames and the Lea Rivers being attacked because of their filthy condition
5308613 Cartoon depicting the Thames and the Lea Rivers being attacked because of their filthy condition by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info)

Adolphus Dolly Williamson
3585966 Adolphus Dolly Williamson by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); (add.info.: Cartoon in Punch magazine 1883)

A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025914 A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Addington (1757-1844)

The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
3035658 The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
2966817 Lord Longbow, the Alarmist, discovering the Miseries of Ireland, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2966794 The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Arms of France
2911030 The Arms of France by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1803 Hand-coloured etching titled The Arms of France by James Gillray (1751-1815)

The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall
2911029 The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching and aquatint titled The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by James Gillray (1751-1815)

John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving)
2911035 John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching titled Bonaparte, 48 Hours after Landing by James Gillray (1751-1815)

An Ice Party or Letting Things Slide on the Rappahannock
AQS256897 An Ice Party or Letting Things Slide on the Rappahannock, from the Humors of War (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

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"Political Satire: Unveiling the Absurdities of Power and Society" Step into the world of political satire, where art becomes a weapon to expose the follies and hypocrisies of those in authority. From Jonathan Swift's "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver" to Hannah Humphrey's iconic prints, these works have stood the test of time as biting critiques on politics. In 1801, "Integrity retiring from Office. " captures a moment when moral values seem to vanish amidst power struggles. Meanwhile, "John Bull taking Luncheon or British Cooks cramming Old Grumble Gizzard with Bonne Chere" hilariously portrays gluttonous politicians feasting on their own greed. "The Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles" (1798) cunningly equates revolutionary chaos with biblical plagues. Similarly, "Britannia Between Scylla & Charybdis, or The Vessel of Constitution steered clear off, " warns against dangerous extremes that threaten stability. Amidst financial turmoil, "Bank Notes - Paper Money - French Alarmists - ah. Poor John Bull" mocks both economic fears and gullible citizens. In contrast, "The Twin Stars Castor and Pollux, " published in 1799 by Hannah Humphrey herself, playfully explores celestial symbolism within political discourse. With its hand-colored brilliance, "John Bull Ground Down" (1795) depicts an oppressed nation crushed under oppressive policies. On a lighter note, we find Dutch Cupid resting after planting oranges in "The Orangerie. " This satirical twist reveals how even love can be manipulated for personal gain. Traveling back further in time brings us to William Hogarth's masterpiece series titled "The Election. " Part II showcases intense vote canvassing during Britain's tumultuous years from 1754-55.