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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
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
Wheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainWheres The (Irish) Police?, 1870. This cartoon relates to Irelands recent rise in the levels of agrarian crime and Mr Gladstone muses on whether or not he should take any action
Taking the (Irish) Bull by the Horns, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainTaking the (Irish) Bull by the Horns, 1870. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, takes the Irish bull by the horns. The particular issue illustrated by this cartoon is the Irish Land Bill which
Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainHercules and The Hydra, 1870. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, dressed as Hercules. The hydra
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
Is Detection a Failure?, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainIs Detection a Failure?, 1888. Punch points out the drawbacks inherent in the footsteps of the policeman being dogged by journalists
The Nemesis of Neglect, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Nemesis of Neglect, 1888. Crime, armed with a viciously sharp knife, stalks the streets of the capital. This was the day of Jack the Ripper, and fear abounded in the slums
Blind-Mans Buff, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainBlind-Mans Buff, 1888. The policeman faces insurmountable odds in his attempts to catch the many villains operating on the streets of Britains towns and cities
The Cut Direct, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Cut Direct, 1888. The Democrat President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, was fighting for re-election. The young lady on the right offering the Fisheries Treaty will not
My Hearts in the Highlands!, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainMy Hearts in the Highlands!, 1888. The leader of the Home Rule Party, Charles Parnell, can be seen here setting his sights on the stag in the distance
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
Empress and Earl, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainEmpress and Earl, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, accepts the title of Earl of Beaconsfield from Her Majesty, Queen Victoria
Left Luggage, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainLeft Luggage, 1876. Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister, stands with all his luggage on a railway platform. As the current session of parliament came to an end for the Summer Recess
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
The Sphinx is silent, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Sphinx is silent, 1876. The Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, is here depicted as a great Sphinx, whilst, below him
Scinece and Stupidity, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainScinece and Stupidity, 1876. The policeman, clutching his Vivisection Bill, tries to move on the group of medical professors using a microscope to look at the results of their latest work
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
