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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
Approaching Dissolution, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainApproaching Dissolution, 1875. Mrs Disraeli on the right runs a Baby Farm. Huddled in the corner behind her are all the Baby Bills
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
Cremation, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainCremation, 1875. A young man is dismayed to find his uncle helping himself to some snuff that he found in an urn on the mantelpiece of his nephews lodgings
A Red Study, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainA Red Study, 1875. This cartoon shows Dr Henry Edward Manning gazing into the fire. Manning had in fact been one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement, but converted to Roman Catholicism in 1851
Deserted !, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainDeserted !, 1875. Mr Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands on the right with his Lord Chancellor, Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns
A Nice Distinction, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainA Nice Distinction, 1875. This cartoon shows Dr Edward Kenealy on the right preventing John Mitchell from entering the House of Commons
The Bow of Ulysses, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Bow of Ulysses, 1875. The Liberal opposition had to choose a new leader following Mr Gladstones resignation from office following the Liberal defeat in the General Election of 1874
Good-Bye !, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainGood-Bye !, 1875. Mr Gladstone on the right shakes hands with Prime Minister Disraeli. In the previous year, Mr Gladstones Liberal government had lost the General Election to Disraelis Conservative
Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainBetween Two Fires, 1875. Pope Pius IX is on the left of this cartoon and Bismarck of Germany on the right. In the middle is the young son of the abdicated Queen Isabella of Spain
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 Voice of the Turtle, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Voice of the Turtle, 1874. Gog and Magog represent the City of London in this cartoon which relates to the proposal to enlarge the Corporation
Our Merchant Navy, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainOur Merchant Navy, 1874. Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh refers to Britains need for fit and ready sailors. Mr Samuel Plimsoll was pursuing his fight against the often deliberate overloading
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
Railway Responsability, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainRailway Responsability, 1874. Mr Punch tells a fat railway director that his train operators - seen in the background amidst the buffers
A Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. Artist: Joseph SwainA Pleasure Excursion - First-Class!, 1824. A mixed group of passengers enjoy the comforts of first-class railway travel. The large gentleman in the top hat claims to be a director
Home-(Rule)-Opathy, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainHome-(Rule)-Opathy, 1874. Mr Isaac Butt, the moderate leader of the Irish Home Rule Party opens a box labelled Home Rule. Ireland sits by her small fire with her meagre possessions on a stool beside
Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainWomans Wrongs, 1874. A brutish working-class husband prepares to beat his wife who still bears the insignia of previous violence
Black Sheep, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainBlack Sheep, 1874. This cartoon shows the Archbishop of Canterbury rooting out the black sheep from amongst his flock and sending them back towards Rome
The Good Little Vitler, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Good Little Vitler, 1874. The little victualler is rewarded by the new Conservative Home Secretary, RA Cross. The previous Home Secretary, HA Bruce
Dearly Bought, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainDearly Bought, 1874. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted presenting Britannia with King King Coffees state umbrella. British troops in the background stand guard over the dejected native King
The Levee of the Season, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Levee of the Season, 1874. Queen Victoria reviews her troops. These were the men who had fought in the Ashanti Campaign recently under the leadership of Sir Garnet Wolseley
Paradise and the Peri, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainParadise and the Peri, 1874. Mr Disraeli is taken by the wings of happiness. The General Election of the 5th March 1874 had seen the Conservatives, under the leadership of Mr Disraeli
Degenerate Days!!, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainDegenerate Days!!, 1874. A publican and his customer discuss the forthcoming General Election. After being in power since 1868, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone
General election, (1874?). Artist: Joseph SwainGeneral election, (1874?). A shrouded figure holds up the ballot box whilst, in the mists and gloom at the figures feet, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone
The Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Mr Punch, trailing a garland of roses, stands atop a pedestal labelled Hymen. In the foreground
The Vatican Hatter, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Vatican Hatter, 1874 - who looks very like Pope Pius IX - shows the new Archbishop of Westminster a cardinals hat and apologises that he hasn t got one to fit Dr Manning
Low(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainLow(e) art and whitewash, 1873. Mr Robert Lowe slaps whitewash onto the sturdy figure of a policeman. The British police had been under fire in recent years following various scandals both in London
Neighbours In Council, 1869. Artist: John TennielNeighbours In Council, 1869. France and Britannia were each facing their problems, although, as is often the case, France is depicted as a weaker version of Britannia
The Irish Treason Shop, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Treason Shop, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences. ), 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainFrom The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences.), 1869. In November 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened
A Perilous Passage, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainA Perilous Passage, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time. He had introduced a number of measures to try and calm the situation
How Not To Do It, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainHow Not To Do It, 1869. The Fenian movement was still causing the British Government problems. The movement had not been pacified by the measures introduced through the recent Irish Bill
Bob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBob and The Bobby, Or Only His Fun, 1869. Robert Lowe, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, had proposed devaluing the sovereign by one per cent
Big Bogey in Ireland, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainBig Bogey in Ireland, 1869. The Cardinal forbids his little catholic children from joining their Protestant friends in the National School
Well Rowed All!, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainWell Rowed All!, 1869. This cartoon refers to the development of a special relationship between Britain and the United States
Destiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainDestiny and Fete, Or Time Works Wonders, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time
A Change for The Better, 1869. Artist: Joseph SwainA Change for The Better, 1869. After his success in the 1868 General Election, Mr Gladstone became the new Prime Minister
Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John TennielEasing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home
The Rival Con jurors, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Rival Con jurors, 1869. The new Liberal Chancellor for the Exchequer introduced his first Budget. Income tax was reduced by 1penny in the pound and the duty on foreign corn was abolished
Humble Pie (?), 1869. Artist: John TennielHumble Pie (?), 1869. After the American Civil War, the US government claimed compensation was due from Britain in respect of the damage done by the Alabama
The Sunday Question, 1869. Artist: John TennielThe Sunday Question, 1869. The drinking habits of the working classes was always a cause for concern amongst their social superiors
