Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Friends or Foes?, 1876. The British Lion, travelling, meets the Russian Bear, who is armed, at the crossroads. This relates to the recent conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria. Britain had maintained a neutral stance, which led some to fear that Russia would use this to gain a foothold in the East. However, the Emperor of Russia had recently given guarantees that he had no intention of acquiring Constantinople, and that if Russia should occupy any portion of Bulgaria, it would be only to ensure the safety of that countrys Christian population, and on a provisional basis. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 2, 1876
Media ID 14831353
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Adversary Bear British Lion Bulgaria Crossroads Enemy Friend Helmet Heritage Image Partnership John Tenniel Joseph Swain Lion Mate Neutrality Rifle Russian Bear Signpost Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel Traveller Travelling Turkey Turkish
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