Political Collection (page 100)

Cartoon, satire on the British government and its current issues. Politicians depicted include Gladstone and Salisbury, respective Liberal and Conservative leaders. 1890

Cartoon, Prince of Wales playing with his toys
Cartoon, the Prince of Wales playing with his toys. Queen Victoria wasn t very good at sharing responsibility with anyone, especially her eldest son

Joseph Chamberlain as a pioneer, observing an unknown land
Joseph Chamberlain aboard a small rowing boat ( The Orchid ), propelled by John Bull, peering toward the Unknown Land through a telescope

Bertrand Russell, philosopher and author
Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author. Outline of his policies in an election leaflet as suffragist candidate in the Wimbledon By-Election, 1907. Date: 1907

Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany. The man in front appears to have noticed that he is being photographed -- a sign in four languages (not visible here) says that photos are not allowed

Men at a checkpoint, Berlin, Germany
Men at a checkpoint at night, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Observation tower near Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany
Observation tower by a railway track near the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Row of shabby shops, East Berlin, Germany
A row of shabby shops in East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1970s

Underground station entrance, East Berlin, Germany -- possibly a ghost station, no longer in use at the time because of the Berlin Wall. Date: 1970s

Street sculpture, Berlin, Germany
Street sculpture in Berlin, Germany -- a large hand with a digital time display. Date: 1970s

Street scene, West Berlin, Germany
Street scene with pedestrians, cars and buses in West Berlin, Germany. A Clint Eastwood film, The Man from San Fernando, is showing at the cinema on the left. Date: 1970s

Street scene with Memorial Church, West Berlin, Germany
Street scene (Kurfurstendamm) with the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the distance, West Berlin, Germany. The building, damaged in 1943 during a bombing raid, was deliberately left in ruins

Cathedral with scaffolding, East Berlin, Germany, when a combined process of demolition and renovation was taking place. On the left is Humboldt University, and on the right is the TV Tower

Shabby doorway in East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

People on a bus, West Berlin, Germany
People on a bus in West Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

University building, Unter den Linden, East Berlin, Germany
Humboldt University building not far from the Berlin Wall in Unter den Linden, East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Unter den Linden, East Berlin, Germany, not far from the Berlin Wall, with the Neue Wache (left), the Historical Museum (right), and the recently built TV Tower (far right). Date: 1960s

Election posters in a window, East Berlin, Germany
Council election posters in a window, East Berlin, Germany. The FDJ was a young peoples organisation, the Free German Youth. Date: 1971

Street scene with flower stall, West Berlin, Germany
Street scene with flower stall in West Berlin, Germany. Date: 1970s

Brandenburg Gate at night, East Berlin, Germany
Brandenburg Gate at night, viewed from within East Berlin, Germany. Date: 1960s

Piping band on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Piping band of men and boys on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 1969

People watching parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
People watching an Orange Order parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Girls band on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Shankill Rangers girls marching band with Orangemen behind them, on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Band and Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Shankill Rangers girls marching band and Orangemen on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the City Hall in the background. Date: 1969

Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Orangemen on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the City Hall in the background. Date: 1969

IRA men and women, Belfast, Northern Ireland
IRA men and women at a social gathering, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Group of IRA men, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Group photo of IRA men at a gathering, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Toddler with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A toddler stands in front of a wall displaying IRA graffiti, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969

Maxim Gorky - Russian and Soviet writer
Maxim Gorky (Alexei Maximovich Peshkov) (1868-1936) - Russian and Soviet writer, a founder of the Socialist realism literary method and a political activist. Date: circa 1910s

Demonstration in Chesham Place, Belgravia, London, with a struggle between protesters and police. Date: late 1960s

Miners demonstrating, Eastbourne, Sussex
Miners demonstrating at Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: 1960s

Woman in Paris cafe - walls covered in political posters Date: 1980s

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Portrait. Engraving. Color
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military and political leader and Emperor of the French from 1804-1814. Engraving. Color

Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793). Radical journalist and politician during the French Revolution. Jacobin. Portrait by Joseph Boze, 1793. Carnavalet Museum. Paris. France

Napoleon (1769-1821) in the Council of Five Hundred. Directo
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in the Council of Five Hundred, the lower house of the legislature of France during the Directory (1795-1799). French Revolution. Engraving. Colored

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Battle of Waterloo, 18th June
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military and political. Emperor of French from 1804-1815. Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1814. Engraving

Karl Marx (1818-1883). German Philosopher, political economist and communist. Portrait. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1872. Colored

Abdication of Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Engraving. C
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Abdication of Isabella of Bourbon in favour of her son Alphonse XII. June 25, 1870. Paris, France. Engraving by Capuz

Louis XII of France (1462-1515) in the States General, 1506
Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. The monarch in the States General, 1506. Engraving by Dupre. Universal Library. Popular editions. 1851. Colored

Joaquin Lopez Puigcerver (1841-1906). Spanish politician. Engraving by Badillo. La Ilustracion Espanola y Norteamericana, 1886. Colored

Sir John Lawrence (1811-1879). Colored engraving
John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence (1811-1879). British politician. Engraving in The Universal History, 1892. Colored

Jose Lopez Dominguez (1829-1911). Spanish military and political. Engraving by Badillo. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1833. Colored

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"Exploring the Political Landscape: From Hogarth's Gin Lane to African and French Maps" Step into the world of politics through a historical lens, starting with William Hogarth's thought-provoking artworks. In "Gin Lane, " he captured the devastating consequences of drinking and intemperance, shedding light on societal issues that transcend time. Similarly, his counterpart piece "Beer Street" depicted a contrasting vision of prosperity and contentment. Moving beyond art, delve into the intricate web boundaries with an Africa Political Map. This cartographic masterpiece unveils the diverse tapestry of nations across this vast continent, showcasing their unique political landscapes. Continuing our journey through maps, explore France's Administrative Political Map - an insightful tool revealing the intricacies of governance within its regions. Discover how administrative divisions shape political power structures and influence decision-making processes. Venturing further back in time to December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's satirical print titled "The Contrast" offers a glimpse into European politics during this tumultuous period. Uncover hidden messages as you decipher its witty illustrations and clever symbolism. Transitioning from prints to posters, witness how art can become a powerful medium for political expression. The design for "The Workers May-Pole, " intended as a socialist poster, embodies aspirations for social equality while advocating for workers' rights in society. As we explore different forms of propaganda worldwide, examine North Korea's Democratic People's Republic through intriguing details found in Wonsan City's propaganda poster. Analyze how visual elements are employed to convey ideological messages within authoritarian regimes. Shifting gears towards reverence for leaders in North Korea’s artistic tradition lies a painting depicting Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung - two figures revered by many citizens as Great Leaders who shaped their nation’s destiny. Observe how these portraits reflect both adoration and state-driven narratives. Stepping away from politics but still intertwined with activism is Walter Crane's Garland, a symbol of unity and solidarity in the pursuit of social justice.