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CECIL RHODES / SOURIRE 00
A perfidious John Bull in league with Jack the Ripper - this is the true nature of England. Satire on Cecil Rhodes and Chamberlain at the time of the Entente Cordiale. Date: 1853 - 1902
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1853 Bull Caricatures Cecil Chamberlain Cordiale Entente Jack League Rhodes Ripper Satire True 1902 Sourire
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This satirical print, titled "Sourire 00: A perfidious John Bull in league with Jack the Ripper - this is the true nature of England," depicts two infamous figures of British imperial history: Cecil Rhodes and Joseph Chamberlain. The image, published between 1853 and 1902, appears on the front cover of a magazine or newspaper, with the Union Jack prominently displayed. Rhodes, portrayed as a cunning and deceitful "John Bull," is shown shaking hands with Jack the Ripper, symbolizing the darker side of English colonialism and expansionism. The caption "this is the true nature of England" underscores the satirical intent, as it challenges the public's perception of the British Empire and its leaders. At the time of this print, Rhodes was a prominent businessman and politician in southern Africa, known for his expansionist policies and the establishment of the De Beers diamond company. Chamberlain, on the other hand, was a British statesman and colonial administrator, who played a significant role in the formation of the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France in 1904. The Entente Cordiale marked a turning point in Anglo-French relations, as it ended decades of hostility and paved the way for cooperation in Africa and the Middle East. However, this satirical print suggests that the true nature of England's involvement in these regions was far from cordial, and that the pursuit of power and wealth came at the expense of human lives and dignity. The use of Jack the Ripper as a symbol of British brutality and violence adds an extra layer of meaning to the image, as it references one of the most notorious serial killers in history and highlights the darker aspects of English society. Overall, this print serves as a powerful reminder of the complex and often controversial role that Britain played in global affairs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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