Satire Collection (#5)

Cartoon, The Fight at St Stephens Academy -- Mrs Gamp (representing The Standard newspaper) commiserates with Disraeli for losing a fight with Gladstone

Cartoon, The False Start (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The False Start -- Gladstone is depicted as a jockey on a horse named Democracy. The Starter, Palmerston, calls out that hes started too soon

Cartoon, A Derby Spill (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)
Cartoon, A Derby Spill -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attack on the Palmerston government during a debate on the Budget

Cartoon, The Reform Janus (Bright, Russell and Derby)
Cartoon, The Reform Janus -- a satirical comment on Lord John Russells ideas for political reform, in which he attempts to keep both parties happy

Cartoon, A Derby Obstruction (Disraeli versus Liberal Party)
Cartoon, A Derby Obstruction -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attack on the Palmerston government during a debate on the Budget

Cartoon, The Boy For Our Money -- a satirical comment on the relative financial abilities of William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli

Cartoon, John Bull Guards his Pudding -- expressing a combination of patriotism and Christmas-themed tradition, John Bull stands with his bulldog and rifle

Cartoon, The True Lovers Knot -- a satirical comment on a free trade treaty (the Cobden-Chevalier Treaty, signed on 23 January 1860) between Britain and France

Cartoon, It Will Soon Boil! (John Bright)
Cartoon, It Will Soon Boil! A satirical comment on John Brights efforts in promoting Reform, in particular an extension of the franchise to working men, in the year he became MP for Birmingham

Cartoon, Great Poaching Affray on the Liberal Preserves -- Now then, you Sir! Give up that Gun

Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him?
Cartoon, Who Will Rouse Him

Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole (John Bright)
Cartoon, A Very Greasy Pole -- satirical comment on John Brights efforts in promoting Reform, in particular an extension of the franchise to working men, the year after he became MP for Birmingham

Cartoon, The Rival Black Dolls (India Bill)
Cartoon, The Rival Black Dolls, showing the former Liberal Prime Minister, Palmerston (left), and the current Conservative MP Benjamin Disraeli (right) in Lord Derbys government

Cartoon, Orestes Pursued by the Furies -- depicting Lord Palmerston as Orestes, pursued by John Bright, Roebuck and Disraeli, a satirical comment on a cross-party combination of Bright

Cartoon, Dizzy and His Constituent -- a satirical comment on the way in which Benjamin Disraeli could butter up his Buckinghamshire constituents in his speeches. Date: 1858

Cartoon, Palmerston Selling Off -- a satirical comment on the defeat of Palmerstons Whig government on 19 February 1858, when the Conservatives came into power

Cartoon, An Old Hand (Palmerston and Russell)
Cartoon, An Old Hand -- Lord Palmerston on horseback and Lord John Russell just behind him, on a pony, an analogy for their respective positions in the new government

Cartoon, Swell Mob at the Opening of Parliament -- satirical comment on Conservative MPs such as Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Derby, waiting for a party

Cartoon, The New Coalition -- a satirical comment on the unlikely collaboration of John Bright, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli

Cartoon, The Political Topsy -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis ability to switch between Protectionism and Free Trade according to his own convenience

Cartoon, Why Coals Are Dear -- a satirical comment on the high cost of coals to ordinary working people, caused by Restricted Navigation and City Tax. Date: 1853

Cartoon, Mrs Gamp Taking the Little Party... Back to School
Cartoon, Mrs Gamp Taking the Little Party She Looks After Back to School

Cartoon, Lord Palmerstons Unpopular Exhibition -- a satirical comment on the Foreign Secretarys activities and interests, including a Spanish Marriage, the Confiscation of Cracow

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill

Cartoon, Manager Peel Taking His Farewell Benefit -- a satirical comment on the departure of Sir Robert Peel as Prime Minister

Cartoon, A Chip of the Old Block -- Sir Robert Peel introduces his eldest son (Sir Robert Peel, 3rd Baronet, 1822-1895, who became an MP the following year) to Mr Punch. Date: 1849

Cartoon, Hercules Tearing Theseus from the Rock to which he had grown -- a satirical comment on Sir Robert Peels intention to oust the Whig government under Lord Melbourne

Cartoon, Something Looms in the Future -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis speech to his constituents in Buckinghamshire

Cartoon, A Bit of Animated Nature, the Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest

Cartoon, The Calculating Boy Gets the Prize for Arithmetic -- satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer

Cartoon, The Protection Giant -- Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum! I smell the Blood of an Englishman; Be he Alive, or be he Dead, I ll grind his Bones to make my Bread

Cartoon, An Easy Place -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis relatively easy job as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Cartoon, A Plain Question -- Now, Sir, don t let us have any more Derby Dilly Dallying

Cartoon, Up Goes the Quartern Loaf -- Now, Gents, Give us only a Little Encouragement -- Say a Five Shilling Duty -- and UP Goes the Quartern Loaf

Cartoon, The Game of Speculation (as performed at the Theatre Royal, St Stephen s) [ie the Houses of Parliament]

Cartoon, A Great Demonstration -- satirical comment on the Chartist movement

Cartoon, Dressing for a Masquerade, Mr Disraeli as a Great Protectionist Leader

Cartoon, A Silly Trick -- Farmer John Bull can t be fooled by a trickster with a turnip head, pretending to be an invading French soldier. Date: 1848

Cartoon, Wellington Stirring Up the British Lion -- with the threat of a French invasion, the lion dozes unconcerned, telling the Duke that he will be ready when hes wanted. Date: 1848

Cartoon, Agriculture -- The Real Unprotected Female -- a satirical comment on the Free Trade policy, which was benefiting the country, but in which the agricultural districts had not yet taken part

Cartoon, Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers
Cartoon, Gulliver

Cartoon, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo; or, The Great Protectionist -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli setting himself up as the champion of the Agricultural Interest

Cartoon, The Farmers Will-O-The-Wisp -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli and his Local Taxation resolution, in which the Agricultural Interest was subordinated to that of Real Property

Cartoon, The Parliamentary Toots -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis criticism of Lord John Russells government

Cartoon, A Political Application of an Old Fable - a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attacks upon the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. Date: 1846

Cartoon, The Queen, Lord John Russell, Sir Robert Peel
Cartoon, The Queen, Prince Consort, Lord John Russell, and Sir Robert Peel. A comment on the resignation of Peel as Prime Minister (27 June), and his replacement by Russell (three days later). 1846

Cartoon, The Man Wot Plays Several Instruments At Once -- a satirical comment on Sir Robert Peels attempt to improve Protestant-Catholic relationships by increasing a grant to Maynooth College

Cartoon, Young Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Minister -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis constant attacks on Sir Robert Peel during the latters time as Prime Minister

Cartoon, The Tailors War! Being a New System of Cutting in the Trade! - When Snip meets Snip then comes the Tug of War

Cartoon, Rebecca and Her Daughters. A parody of an illustration which appeared in the Illustrated London News in February of the same year

Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws

Cartoon, The Handwriting on the Wall. King William IV wonders if the Reform Bill has anything to do with him

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

Mesmerism, Rabbit vs. Stoat by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by H. M. Bateman who frequently lampooned the tax man in his work

Clubland caricatures: Garrick Club celebrities
Caricatures of some of the associates of the Garrick Club including; Sir Squire Bancroft, one of the trustees Lord Burnham, Gerall du Maurier, Seymour Hicks, Sir John Hare and Sir Arthur Pinero

Cartoon, The Kaisers Monster, WW1 cartoon by Harry Furniss. 1915

Cartoon, Henry Irvings return from America - The peoples idol is none the worse for his sojourn in America. Showing the famous actor-manager smoking a cigar and sitting on a pile of money. 1885

Cartoon, Mr Holland and the injunction balloon
Cartoon, Don t let that injunction balloon stop you, Mr Holland - a comment on the attempt by the Duke of Bedford (freeholder) to stop the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden

Cartoon by Henry Bunbury, The Smoking Club. Date: circa 1790s

Terrific Apparition - Londons First Traffic Light 1869
Terrific Apparition - Seen during the recent fog at Westminster. A satire on Londons First Traffic Light

Illustration from Reigen Magazine Germany showing a carnival
Illustration from Reigen Magazine, Germany, 1926 showing a carnival. Sketch by Vallee Date: 1926

Illustration from Reigen Magazine, Germany, 1926 with the humorous line I think I have lst my necklace in the hall - Don t think of it dearierm you are still dressed enough Date: 1926

Woman is displeased by her portrait photograph
A woman criticises a photographer after viewing the portrait he has captured of her. She believes he has manipulated her appearance, changing the shape of her nose and the size of her mouth

Photographer engaging with customers in his studio
A photographer is encouraging two female customers to appear more pleasant and smile in the portrait he is going to capture of them

The vengeance of the diablos or Chinese yo-yos
The vengeance of diablos or Chinese yo-yos. French caricature from the early 19th century showing women throwing men in the air with Chinese yo-yos

Funfair of cup and ball players from all walks
Funfair of cup and ball, la foire franche des bilboquets. 17th century satirical print showing people from all walks of life obsessed with the game of bilboquet

When All the World is Young - The Elixir of Youth
Putting back the clock, some Voronoff possibilities of the future. Satirical cartoon by Will Owen lampooning the claims of transplant pioneer Dr

Comic postcard, Scotchmans coat of arms, with a humorous verse. Date: circa 1910s

Cartoon, A hint for the seaside, no bathing machine required (just a wide crinoline). 1857

Cartoon, The Censors Dream after a course of pantomimes. 1870

Cartoon, My Portrait at the Royal Academy. 1870

Our New Electorate - Votes for Women. circa 1918

Cartoons, Gymnastics for Ladies. 1870

Cartoon, Fashions to Follow
Fashions to Follow - predictions of future costume designs. 1870

Cartoon, En Balloon - a satire on the ballooning craze. circa 1846

Cartoons, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker - Refreshment Rooms. A satire on JMW Turners painting of the same name. 1850

Title page, Hail, Rain, Steam and Speed by an Old Stoker - a satire on JMW Turners painting of the same name. 1850

That Oxford Cut - Oxford Bags cartoon
Shorty: " D yer mean ter say, Ginger, you ad an offer o a pair of them Oxford trousers once? Why didn t you take em

America - Satire On Benedict Arnold
Satire On Benedict Arnold During The American War of Independence. Date: 1783

Cartoon, Souvenir of the Trip to Annapolis of the Anti-Anderson League, Baltimore, 27 February 1908. A satire on the prohibition of alcohol movement. Date: 1908

The Analysis of Beauty II by William Hogarth -- men and women dancing in a grand salon. 18th century

Cartoon, Jones has an excellent view of the Sea Serpent 1856
Cartoon, Jones has an excellent view of the Sea Serpent on his voyage from the Isle of Dogs to Hungerford Pier. Date: 1856

Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
Larger figure representing the industries surrounding the River Thames like the soup boiling factory where bones were used and the knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered

Armistice Day procession, London, 11 November 1918
Armistice Day procession in London on 11 November 1918, with a banner of Kaiser Wilhelm inspired by the cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather. 1918

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