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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
Police Intelligence, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainPolice Intelligence, 1883. The Liberal Home Secretary, Sir William Harcourt, accepts Mr Punchs salute. In the background, a line of brave British policemen stand to attention
Spoiling the Spoilers, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainSpoiling the Spoilers, 1883. Mr Joseph Chamberlain is holding his Bankruptcy Bill as a Fraudulent Bankrupt and his advisor worry about the implications
The Hidden Hand, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainThe hidden hand, 1883. This cartoon shows an Irish anarchist, armed with knife and pistol, surreptitiously accepting a bag of gold
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 French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainThe French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. France is chained, like Andromeda, to a rock. In the foaming sea in front of her, Anarchy can be seen having risen from the depths of the ocean
Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. Artist: Joseph SwainNapoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. This cartoon shows France bonneting the unfortunate Prince Jerome Napoleon - Plon-plon, as he was known
The Latest Experiment, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Latest Experiment, 1882. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is the fireman pouring oil on the troubled waters. This relates to Mr Gladstones efforts to introduce a new parliamentary
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
Vici!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainVici!!!, 1882. In a companion cartoon to that issued on 9th September 1882, and which carries the caption Veni, Vidi, Sir Garnet Wolseley has brought the Egyptian rebel, Colonel Arabi, to his knees
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
The Modern Caesar, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Modern Caesar, 1882. Sir Garnet Wolseley is depicted as the Modern Caesar in this cartoon. Following the uprising in Egypt
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
A Lion in the Path!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA Lion in the Path!, 1882. The British Lion is prepared to protect British interests. A nationalist uprising in Egypt had been led by Colonel Arabi in protest against European influence in Egyptian
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
The Block System, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Block System, 1882. Punch highlights the perils of being caught in the queue behind an elderly lady who has all the time in the world. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 27, 1882
A New Departure, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA New Departure, 1882. The Chief Secretary for Ireland, William Forster, resigns from his office in Mr Gladstones Liberal government
The Stirrup-cup, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Stirrup-cup, 1882. Mr Punch raises the stirrup-cup in a toast to Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, and Queen Victorias youngest and last-married son
The Man for the Post, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Man for the Post, 1882. This cartoon depicts the blind Postmaster General, Henry Fawcett, weighed down with parcels containing all sorts of objects and of all shapes, sizes and weights
Coming Down!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainComing Down!!!, 1882. The statue of the Duke of Wellington looks down from his horse at the MP Mr Shaw Lefevre. Lefevre is waving a Notice of Removal at the Iron Duke
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
Murder Made Easy, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainMurder Made Easy, 1882. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 14, 1882
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
The Irish Inferno, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Inferno, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is wearing the laurel wreath of the victorious emperor on his head
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
An Unequal Match, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Unequal Match, 1881. This cartoon depicts a burglar, armed with pistol and knife, engaged in a rather unequal battle with a police constable who is brave, but armed only with a truncheon
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
Rest (?), 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainRest (?), 1881. A British Farmer looks down upon the resting Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. On the floor is the Irish Land Act
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
Au Revoir!, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainAu Revoir!, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted as busking outside the House of Lords, as his Irish Land Bill mounts the steps
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
The Bill-Sticker, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Bill-Sticker, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted as a billsticker, pasting up a huge poster with the words Irish Land Bill over the top of existing bills concerning recent
What will he grow to?, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainWhat will he grow to?, 1881. The Kings of Steam and Coal stand in awe and trepidation over the crib holding the baby Electricity
The School of Musketry, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe School of Musketry, 1881. A representative of the Boers asks the British Commander in Chief if he wishes to engage him to teach the British troops how to fire a musket
Paris and the Pippin, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainParis and the Pippin, 1881. In the centre of this cartoon is the Duke of Richmond. Behind him are Lords Hugh McCalmont Cairns and Salisbury
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
A Difficult Part, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, is shown standing beside a table loaded with all the matters he must deal with during his term in office
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
Urgency, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainUrgency, 1881. The Speaker of the House of Commons uses the symbol of his office to silence the Irish MPs - including Charles Parnell - who were most responsible for using the disruptive
Strangling the Monster, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainStrangling the Monster, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, is seen strangling the three headed monster of the Irish Land League
The Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Giants and the Pigmy, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, carrying the axe, is walking in company with his Chief Secretary for Ireland, Mr William Forster
Endymion, 1880. Artist: Joseph SwainEndymion, 1880. Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, is the former Conservative Prime Minister. Now in opposition, he had used his free time to publish what would be his final novel, Endymion
The New Stamp Duty, 1880. Artist: Joseph SwainThe New Stamp Duty, 1880. The gentleman in the dark glasses is Mr Henry Fawcett, the blind Postmaster General. He had just introduced a scheme whereby small amounts could be saved in the Post Office
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
