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A Question of Supply, 1884. Artist: Joseph SwainA Question of Supply, 1884. John Bull, the representative of the British people, tells the Duke of Richmond quite plainly that the proposed Cattle Bill should first
The Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Mr Punch encourages Mr John Bull as, armed with a whip labelled public opinion he heads in a determined fashion for the House of Commons
Why Should England Wait?, 1884. John Bull, the representative of the British people, urges the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, to unmuzzle the British Lion
The Beast of Burden, 1884. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Beast of Burden, 1884. John Bull is depicted trying to persuade the camel representing Egypt and laden with political issues, to move, whilst France offers to take over the task
Snubbed!, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainSnubbed!, 1883. Spain and Germany are shown taking a walk together, with France scowling jealously in the background. In November 1883
A Mutual Understanding, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainA Mutual Understanding, 1883. The British Lion, clutching a bag of money, is seen negotiating with the foxy M de Lesseps. This relates to an ongoing discussion concerning the Suez Canal
A Momentous Question!, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainA Momentous Question!, 1883. Czar Alexander III of Russia is majestic following his coronation. On one side is the representative of Constitutional Liberty and, on the other, Despotism
Help! Help! or, Wanted a Water Act, 1883Help! Help! or, wanted a water act, 1883. Agriculture looks at the horizon in the hope of spotting good weather to come. Behind her are representatives of the farmers who suffered so much
On the Trail, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainOn the Trail, 1883. Justitia, armed with her sword, is followed here by a shrinking Hibernia. During the course of the previous year, the new Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Frederick Cavendish
The Model School, 1882. A young John Bull shows Mr William Forster his model of a Board School. In Gladstones Liberal administration of 1868-74
The Lions Just Share, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Lions Just Share, 1882. The British Lion stands proudly on his Egyptian captive. He is watched by Italy, a French poodle, the Russian Bear, Spain, Germany and the two headed eagle of Austria
Safe!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainSafe!, 1882. John Bull, able-seaman, is shown tenderly cradling the infant Suez Canal. On the 28th July 1882, it was agreed that the Canal should operate under the joint protection of the six great
A Self-Denying Policy!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA Self-Denying Policy!, 1882. The French sailor congratulates John Bull on a job well done, and proposes to share in the glory
Rule Britannia, 1882. Britannia is not sure whether or not she has jurisdiction over the proposed Channel Tunnel. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 15, 1882
Egyptian Bonds, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainEgyptian Bonds, 1882. John Bull represents the British Navy, and is tied to a small French sailor. At the right of the cartoon is Arabi Pasha who was generally viewed as the representative of a
Hold On!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainHold On!, 1882. John Bull and a sailor struggle to manage a recalcitrant Egyptian crocodile. Lord Granville, the Liberal Foreign Secretary
A Cry from Christendom, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA Cry from Christendom, 1882. England illustrates the outrage of the people to Russia. In the background, Russians are seen murdering Russian Jews in vast numbers
Times Waxworks, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainTimes Waxworks, 1881. Father Time shows Mr Punch around Madame Tussauds, the waxwork museum of celebrities that opened in 1802
Two Forces, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainTwo Forces, 1881. Britannia, armed with a large sword labelled The Law, protects Hibernia from a stone-throwing, animalistic Irish anarchist
A Common Sorrow, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainA Common Sorrow, 1881. Britannia comforts America after the death of the President on the 19th September 1881. James A Garfield was shot
A Tiff, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainA Tiff, 1881. John Bull, the representative of the British people, is at odds with Madame France in this cartoon. This illustrates a dispute between the governments of the two countries after Frances
Out of the Wood!, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainOut of the Wood!, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is the knight in shining armour, sweeping Hibernia out of danger. Instead of a lance, he carries the Irish Land Act
The Rivals, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Rivals, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, outdoes his rival for the affection of Hibernia by presenting her with flowers wrapped in his Land Reform Bill
Suspense, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainSuspense, 1881. Hibernia, with two Irish children, awaits the forthcoming Land Reform Act. This was introduced by the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone
Peace with Honour, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainPeace with Honour, 1881. Britannia wears full mourning in honour of Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield. The former Conservative Prime Minister died on 19th April 1881
Measurable Distance, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainMeasurable Distance, 1881. Mr John Bull, the representative of the British people is the owner of the ship which the pilot, Prime Minister Gladstone, is attempting to steer into safe harbour
The Irrepressible Nigger!, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irrepressible Nigger!, 1881. John Bull, the representative of the British people, is being asked by King Coffee for the return of his state umbrella
Law and Liberty, 1880. Artist: Joseph SwainLaw and Liberty, 1880. Law and Liberty watch the unrest in Ireland. This relates to a conference, held on the 23rd October, at Dublin
Mending the Lesson, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainMending the Lesson, 1873. A skinny Britannia tells John Bull to beware of handing out too much charity to the needy. This relates to the serious famine blighting the lives of the inhabitants of
Between Two Terrors, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainBetween Two Terrors, 1873. (White and Red). Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic, is being embraced by a pleading France
Au Revoir, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainAu Revoir, 1873. Germany, carrying a bag stuffed with cash, says farewell to France. A defiant France insists it is not farewell, just au revoir
Persia Won!, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainPersia Won!, 1873. Britannia says farewell to the Shah of Persia (now Iran) after his successful visit to Britain. It was believed that whilst good relations were maintained with Persia
Feline Friends; or, The British Lion and the Persian Chat!, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainFeline Friends; or, The British Lion and the Persian Chat!, 1873. The Russian Bear is shackled in the background as the Persian Pussycat cuddles up to the great British Lion
The Ugly Duckling, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Ugly Duckling, 1873. Britannia and Neptune watch one of the new iron-clad ships Devastation leave port. Such ships were armed with giant guns
The Coffin-Ships, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Coffin-Ships, 1873. Jack Tar is embraced by his lover as he prepares to board his ship. This relates to recent agitation on the part of Samuel Plimsoll for a Royal Commission into the condition
The Return of Ulysses, 1872. Americas Republican President, Ulysses Grant, was re-elected in 1872 and stands proudly by Columbias side
Humble Pie, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainHumble Pie, 1872. Mr Bull, the representative of the British people, is presented with a second humble pie by Mr Gladstone in his waiters outfit
Pity the Poor Garotters!, 1872. A ruffian is howling even before the first blow. Watching is John Bull and assorted policemen. This relates to a new wave of garrotting
The Loving Cup, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Loving Cup, 1872. Mr Bull shares a Loving Cup with Colombia. This cartoon relates to the ongoing Alabama dispute, brewing since the end of the American Civil War
A Good Beginning 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainA Good Beginning.. 1872. The new Ballot Bill had recently been passed into law and here Britannia drops a slight curtsey to the lanky figure of the Ballot. The man to the left is Hugh Childers
Injured Innocence, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainInjured Innocence, 1872. Germany reels at the headline in the newspaper confirming the amount of money that France has raised to pay off her war indemnity
Adolphe the Alchemist, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainAdolphe the Alchemist, 1872. France kneels next to the alchemist, who is producing cash from his brew. Adolphe is Louis Adolphe Thiers, the first President of the Third Republic
Prosperous John, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainProsperous John, 1872. John Bull is the representative of the British people and the people are being raided of their earnings through income tax. He also represents the national purse
The Men of Business, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Men of Business, 1872. Columbia and Britannia discuss the differences between America and Britain. In the background the representatives of the two administrations sort out the details
Out of the Question, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainOut of the Question, 1872. The Butler, Mr Gladstone, considers giving notice to Britannia. She refuses to allow him to go until the Alabama Claim being pursued by America is settled
Jeremy Diddlowe, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainJeremy Diddlowe, 1872. Robert Lowe, Gladstones Chancellor of the Exchequer, is depicted as Jeremy Diddlowe. He is presenting John Bull, the representative of the British people, with twopence
A Still Bigger Claimant, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainA Still Bigger Claimant, 1872. John Bull, the representative of the British people, is dwarfed by a huge American claim. The claim is being inflated by the representative of the American
Suspense, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainSuspense, 1871. Britannia waits anxiously outside the door of the Prince of Waless sick chamber. Since Prince Alberts death some ten years earlier
