Political Collection (#95)

PHILIPPIINES CARTOON, 1898 What Will He Do With it?: Having acquired the Philippines, Uncle Sam ponders how to deal with that country: American cartoon, 1898, by Charles Nelan

Wardress and suffragette inmate, Holloway Prison
A suffragette in Holloway Prison, dressed in prison uniform is given her orders by a stern looking wardress to take a bucket of dirty water to clean her cell

Ken Livingstone with Morrissey, Mari Wilson and others
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician. Seen here with Morrissey (Steven Patrick Morrissey, b 1959), English singer and songwriter

The Bungalow, Whiteway Colony, Gloucestershire
The Bungalow, Whiteway Colony, near Stroud in Gloucestershire, was established in 1898. A group of Tolstoyan anarchists bought 40 acres of land

Sun Yat Sen, President of the Republic of China
Sun Yat Sen (1866-1925) (at the centre in a fur coat) leaving Shanghai for Nanking to assume his position as President of the newly formed Republic of China

Nicolas Gustave Hubbard / Gill
Nicolas Gustave Hubbard (1828-1888) French political economist and historian

Asquith & Lloyd George in the boxing ring by Bairnsfather
Humorous satirical illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather showing the politicians, Asquith and Lloyd George, both of whom served as Prime Minister during World War I, in a boxing ring facing each other

A Political Salome
Salome - representing the womens rights activists - demands the head of Asquith, their fiercest opponent

Marx / Engels Statue Ussr
KARL MARX Statue of the German political theorist with his friend and colleague, Friedrich Engels (1820-95), somewhere in Russia

Comedian Simon Amstall addressing the crowds at the I Count Climate Change rally in Trafalgar Square
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Tribunes of the People created in Ancient Rome
Tribunes of the People (Plebeian Tribunes) created in Ancient Rome. Tribunes were elected, and had the right to propose legislation before the Plebeian Council

Millicent Garrett Fawcett, suffragist and early feminist, co-founder of Newnham College, Cambridge, and president of the moderate National Union of Womens Suffrage Societies (NUWSS)

Humphreys Print Shop, London
Mrs Humphreys print shop in St James Street, London, where Gillrays latest prints were displayed

Crowd of tourists in front of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on Ba Dinh Square at night, Hanoi, Vietnam

el libro Politica para corregidores de Jeronimo Castillo Between 1511 and 1608, This work is presented " in dialogue" with the last historic edition of Medina of the Field

Soviet propaganda poster from the 1920s, all power to the soviets! peace to the people! land to the peasants! factories and mills to the workers!

Soviet constructivist poster from the 1920s, working people, everyone to the elections to the soviets!

Glory to the great stalin! a 1950 painting by j, p, kugach, socialist realism

Italy, Veneto, Vicenza, Western Europe; Monument to one of the great symbolic figures of Italian unification, Giuseppe Garibaldi in the historic centre

Supporters at a rally in downtown Damascus endorsing President Bashar Al-Assads unopposed election for a second 7 year term of office. May 2007

Southern Parliament, New Orleans 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Southern Parliament, New Orleans 19th Century

Election Day in New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Election Day in New Orleans, 19th Century

Reform Bill - Disraeli as friend of the working man
The new Friend of the Working Man or the Party who may bring in a Reform Bill next Session after all. Benjamin Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Conservative party caricatured as a

Caricature, Lord Salisbury as batsman
Caricature, Lord Salisbury, Conservative Prime Minister, as batsman -- John Bull as umpire calls him " Out", saying Leg Before Wicket! More Obstruction! 1884

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of June? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910

Peoples march for jobs, Cornwall, with trade union and Labour Party banners. Date: 1983

Nursing her Constituency by Reginald Higgins
A young female political candidate or M.P. awkwardly nurses a baby while visiting her constituents. Date: 1929

Bust of Pompey (106 BC-48BC). Military and political leader of the late Roman Republic. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark

The British Consulate in Cairo, Egypt
The British Consulate in Cairo, the capitol of Egypt. Date: circa 1905

Victorian scrap - MP of the future
Victorian scrap - Political Types - MP of the Future. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Working mans rights
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Working Mans Rights. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - School Board and politics
Victorian scrap - Political Types - School Board and Politics. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Radical press
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Liberty of the Press, Freedom of Speech - Radical Press. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Red hot republican
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Red Hot Republican. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Mob politics
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Mob Politics. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - French drapeau rough
Victorian scrap - Political Types - French Drapeau Rough. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Ignorant democracy
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Ignorant Democracy. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Facts in Argument
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Facts in Argument. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Democratic beauty
Victorian Scrap - Political Types - Democratic Beauty. late 19th century

Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. The lawyers (described here as The Three Wise Men of Madagascar) puzzle over how to deal with him. 1884

Cartoon, A Seasonal Warning, MPs Beware - a commentary on the Votes for Women campaign. 1909

Wall mural of Support at Belfast
Belfast. Wall mural of Support of the Republican, Socialist, Political & Prisoners. Date: 2011

Booklet cover, George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Are We Heading For War? published by the Labour Party in 1934. Date: circa 1933

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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.