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The Next Disestablishment, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Next Disestablishment, 1871. Justitia is seen here removing the Jury Box. Hibernia, representing Ireland, does not protest
The End of the Season, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe End of the Season, 1871. Prime Minister Gladstone is portrayed as the matronly Britannias butler. The current session of Parliament had come to an end
All in the Downs, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainAll in the Downs, 1871. Edward Cardwell, Liberal Secretary for War during the period 1868-1874 is on the right facing a stout John Bull
For the Sake of These!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainFor the Sake of These!, 1871. Peace holds the little children of France by the hand, as the starving and mourning citizens surround her
The Boeuf Gras for Paris, 1871. Peace, dressed in deepest mourning, leads a prime specimen of cattle to France. The leash is made of olive leaves
A French Lesson, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainA French Lesson, 1871. Britannia remarks Is That the sort of thing you want, you Little Idiot? Britannia has grabbed a man promoting British Republicanism by the scruff of the neck
To Be Sold, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainTo Be Sold, 1871. A weeping France stands on a barrel and is offered by a member of the Commune. The businessmen look on. This follows the defeat by Prussia of France
The Carcase and the Eagles, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Carcase and the Eagles, 1871.The dead body of France lies outstretched, one hand holding down the wounded Eagle of Communism
Following a Bad Lead, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainFollowing a Bad Lead, 1870. John Bull exclaims Hullo, Gentlemen! Two Revokes! You ll Lose the game by Tricks John Bull, the representative of the British people
Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainGaul to the New Caesar, 1870. The figure of France declares Defiance Emperor, While I have Strength to Hurl it! France is depicted brandishing a broken and bloody sword at the Prussian Emperor
The Russian Garotter, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Russian Garotter, 1870. The Russian exclaims No one Looking! Nows the Time to Hit Him! A Russian is seen creeping up on Turkey as he stands watching the bitter fighting between Prussia
Not Loose Yet, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainNot Loose Yet, 1870. The British lion keeps a watchful eye on the Russian bear. The bear is shown gnawing at the sturdy rope that shackles him to the Treaty of Paris
The Niobe of Nations, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Niobe of Nations, 1870. A weeping Frances gathers her sisters, Paris, Metz and Lyons around her, Paris defiant to the last
A Word to The Wise, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainA Word to The Wise, 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia takes on the mantle of Homers Pallas Athene, with Wilhelm I of Prussia dressed (apart from the headgear) as Ulysses
Paris, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainParis, 1870. France, armed and in full armour, mans her countrys defences. At Frances feet can be seen a number of contemporary newspapers, and a fools cap
Trust Me!, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainTrust Me!, 1870. Britannia is shown grasping her trusty sword of defence in a meaningful manner as Belgium asks her help. As usual in this cases
Six of One and Half-a-Dozen of The Other, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainSix of One and Half-a-Dozen of The Other!, 1870. John Bull, the representative of the British people, sits majestically in the centre, with Napoleon III of France to his left
The Education Problem, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Education Problem, 1870. Forster, the schoolboy on the left had earlier in the year introduced the governments Bill for Public Elementary Education in England and Wales
A Duel to the Death, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainA Duel to the Death, 1870. France, represented by Napoleon III (left) prepares to battle with Prussia, represented by Wilhelm I of Prussia, as Britannia attempts to mediate
Englands Intervention. 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainEnglands Intervention. 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia is shown offering comfort and to the soldiers of Prussia (left) and France (right)
Obstructives, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainObstructives, 1870. In the doorway of the school, a variety of Ministers and Nonconformists argue, whilst Mr Punch tells Policeman Bull that this prevents the two working-class children from entering
Renewing The Lease, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainRenewing The Lease, 1870. Madame La France, in the costume of the upper class matron, reads over some papers presented to her by Emperor Napoleon
Very High Farming, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainVery High Farming, 1870. Science stands in a field holding a telegraph pole, complete with wires. The representative of the countrys farmers, scratches his head in wonder
The Three R s; Or, Better Late Than Never, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Three R s; Or, Better Late Than Never, 1870. In February 1870 Forster introduced his Elementary Education Bill in Parliament
Great Boon to Our Household Guards, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainGreat Boon to Our Household Guards, 1870. This cartoon refers specifically to the Metropolitan force, set up originally in 1829
The Red Mokanna, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Red Mokanna, 1871. The menacing figure of The Commune stands over France who has little more to give. After Frances defeat by Prussia, the Commune increased in violence
Remember!, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainRemember!, 1888. John Bull, the representative of the British people, looks at a map to find out the location of Suakin (Sudan)
The Octopus of Monopoly, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Octopus of Monopoly, 1888. Commerce battles the Monster octopus called Monopoly. The little boat, Free Competition, is being pulled under the waves by the tentacles of Copper, Salt, Iron
Barbarians at Play, 1888. John Bull recommends that if football is to be a young mans chosen sport, then let it be the game of gentlemen. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 3, 1888
Whos to Blame?, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainWhos to Blame?, 1876. Father Thames is being buffeted by the waters of the capitals river, whilst London tries to lift her dripping skirts out of the waters reach
A Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainA Cold Reception and A Warm Welcome, 1876. In the lefthand cartoon, the Queen of the Arctic is perched on top of the snowy peaks of the Arctic
The Drowsy Pointsman, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Drowsy Pointsman, 1876. John Bull, the representative of the British people, prods a dozing Disraeli, now the Earl of Beaconsfield. This cartoon highlights two very topical stories
Friends or Foes?, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainFriends 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
The Status Quo, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Status Quo, 1876. Turkey holds out the hands of friendship to Britannia. However, just as the sword hanging from his wrist is dripping with the blood of his victims
Neutrality Under Difficulties, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainNeutrality Under Difficulties, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, sits comfortably in a chair, whilst Britannia urges him to look up from his book at the fighting in
Keeping the Ring, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainKeeping the Ring, 1876. Turkey, brandishing a sword, is beset on all sides by the dogs of war, Servia, Montenegro, Herzegovina and Bosnia
Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainCounting Her Chicks, 1876. Britannia tries to console G Ward Hunt, the First Lord of the Admiralty, as he worries about his fleet at Besika Bay
A Voice from the Clouds, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainA Voice from the Clouds, 1875. John Bull, the representative of the British people, stands up to his thighs in flood water, surrounded by the wreckage of household furniture
Disinterested Advisers, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainDisinterested Advisers, 1875. Turkey is surrounded by Disinterested Advisers in the shape of the Russian Bear and the Eagles representing Austria and Germany
Neptunes Warning, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainNeptunes Warning, 1875. Neptune sits on a small raft, with Britannia held safely on his knee. Recently, two of the new iron-clad men of war ships
The Golden Wedding, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Golden Wedding, 1875. Iron, represented by Vulcan, and steam, represented by Vapour, are congratulated by Mr Punch on their 50 harmonious years
The Flag of Freedom, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Flag of Freedom, 1875. An escaped slave clings to Britains flagpole as John Bull argues the toss with the First Lord of the Admiralty, G Ward Hunt
Whos to Blame?, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainWhos to Blame?, 1875. Vulcan makes no excuse to Britannia as she shows him the bill for the loss of the iron-clad man-of-war vessel that sank after a collision off the coast of Ireland
Loss and Gain, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainLoss and Gain, 1875. John Bull, the representative of the British people, stands with Mr Punch on the coast of Ireland and looks into the gloom
Waiting to be Won, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainWaiting to be Won, 1875. The Queen of the Arctic is perched on an iceberg with two polar bears at her feet. This relates to the New Arctic Expedition at the start of which two ships
O, Lovely Peace, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainO, Lovely Peace, 1875. Bismarck plays a penny whistle and the Russian Bear dances. The German Emperor dances along happily
The North-West Passage, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe North-West Passage, 1874. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, looks thoughtfully into the distance. Charts and maps are spread out around him
The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand