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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
Odd-Handed Justice, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainOdd-Handed Justice, 1872. Two ruffians discuss their sentences, whilst Policeman A1 stands on guard. This relates to the recent criticisms being levelled at the inequality in sentences being handed
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
Yankee Doodle, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainYankee Doodle, 1872. America rides into Geneva on a spotted circus horse with Mr Punch heckling in the background. This cartoon relates to a matter that had been going on since the end of
The Monster Slain, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Monster Slain, 1872. The monster of perjury and injustice lies dead, slain with the trusty sword of truth and justice
Bottoms Dream, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainBottoms Dream, 1872. Nick Bottom, representative of the British labourer, is being relieved of the asss head by Mr Punch in a scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream
The Old Whip, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Old Whip, 1872. The Speaker of the House of Commons, Mr Denison, is seen on the occasion of his retirement. Newly created Viscount Ossington
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
The Real Cap of Liberty, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Real Cap of Liberty, 1871. The British lion asks the ass What can that Cap Promise, that My Crown doesn t Perform? Eh, Stoopid
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
His Favourite Part, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainHis Favourite Part, 1871. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, dressed for Scotland. He is depicted as dancing over swords labelled Radicalism and Toryism
The Next Disestablishment, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Next Disestablishment, 1871. Justitia is seen here removing the Jury Box. Hibernia, representing Ireland, does not protest
Nothing in the Papers!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainNothing in the Papers!, 1871. Mr Punch stamping and kicking the newspapers. He struggling to find some meaty story to highlight in the journals main cartoon
Sauce for the Gander, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainSauce for the Gander, 1871. A working man sits down to his evening meal. His wife, however, is still working. This cartoon relates to the strike of engineers at Newcastle
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
Cardwells Collapse, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainCardwells Collapse, 1871. This cartoon depicts Edward Cardwell, Liberal Secretary for War during the period 1868 to 1874. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 12, 1871
Doom d!, 1871. Artist: John TennielDoom d!, 1871. The House of Lords plans an ambush of the Army Regulation Bill which, sword under its arm, marches unsuspectingly towards sudden death
Fire and Smoke, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainFire and Smoke, 1871. A Mephistophelean French communist points the way with his petrol bomb as he urges the British workman to fight with him in the cause
Her Baptism of Fire, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainHer Baptism of Fire, 1871. Paris stands amidst the victims of Frances unsuccessful war against Prussia. Paris had been under siege since the end of the previous year
Call Off the Dogs!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainCall Off the Dogs!, 1871. Paris is brought to her knees by the Dogs of War - Famine, Fire and Sword. In the background, King William of the newly unified Germany gives an instruction that the dogs
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
National (Black) Guards, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainNational (Black) Guards, 1871. The figure of Paris cries Murder! Thieves! Help!! Paris is assaulted by armed freedom fighters. The wreck of the city can be seen all around her
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
Two Drops of Comfort, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainTwo Drops of Comfort, 1871. A publican holds up a notice detailing the latest proposed government measures whilst one of his regulars keeps a firm grip on his beer with one hand
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
Germanys Ally, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainGermanys Ally, 1870. Famine is shown spreading its hands over Paris as she weeps by the citys defences. France had declared war on Prussia, but had been defeated on almost every front
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
Demand Thy Life, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainDemand Thy Life, 1870. France is defiant under the attack of Wilhelm I of Prussia. France was on the verge of complete defeat in the war she had declared against Prussia
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 (Real) German Defeat, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainA (Real) German Defeat, 1870. This cartoon shows the Princess Louise and her betrothed, the Lord of Lorn (John Campbell). For the first time
Italy in Rome, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainItaly in Rome, 1870. King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy takes the sword of Temporal Power from Pope Pius IX who hangs on to his keys
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
Kick d Out!!, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainKick d Out!!, 1870. A burly Canadian kicks a representative of the Irish Fenian movement out of Canada and back to America where President Grant is waiting. This relates to a long-running problem
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
Silencing The Trumpet (after Aesop. ), 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainSilencing The Trumpet (after Aesop.), 1870. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is depicted in the uniform of the chief constable in this cartoon