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Cartoon, Bad Business! Irish Home Rule
Political cartoon, Bad Business! A satirical comment on William Ewart Gladstone and Irish Home Rule, with William Harcourt (R) depicted as an elderly woman Date: 1891
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1891 Argument Business Comment Conflict Controversial Controversy Disagreement Elderly Gladstone Harcourt Journal Judy Parkinson Rule Satire Satirical Serio Comic Shawl
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Bad Business!
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: A Satirical Comment on William Ewart Gladstone and Irish Home Rule, 1891 This political cartoon, titled "Bad Business!", is a satirical commentary on the contentious issue of Irish Home Rule and the political figures involved in the debate during the late Victorian era. The cartoon, published in Judy, a London-based satirical weekly journal, in April 1891, was created by the renowned political cartoonist, William Parkinson. The image depicts two prominent political figures of the time, William Ewart Gladstone and William Harcourt, engaged in a heated argument over the Irish Home Rule issue. Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is shown as a serious, determined man, holding a scale in one hand and a balance beam in the other, representing his efforts to bring about Irish Home Rule. Harcourt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and a leading opponent of Home Rule, is depicted as an elderly woman, dressed in a shawl and holding a broom, symbolizing the opposition to Home Rule and the potential chaos and disorder that could ensue. The title "Bad Business!" above the image underscores the controversial and contentious nature of the Irish Home Rule issue, which was a source of much disagreement and argument among the British public and political elites. The cartoon's use of satire and humor serves to highlight the seriousness of the situation while also poking fun at the political figures involved. The image is a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the late 1800s, a time of significant social and political change in Britain and Ireland. The Irish Home Rule issue was a major point of contention, with many arguing for greater autonomy for Ireland and others fearing the potential for instability and unrest. This political cartoon provides a unique perspective on this complex and controversial issue, offering a humorous yet insightful commentary on the political figures and events of the time.
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