Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, dressed as Hercules. The hydra, a mythical many-headed serpent here represents all the various difficulties that Mr Gladstone will face during the coming Session of parliament. Armed with a large sword, he will have to behead each of the problems which include sanitary and railway reform, education and various Irish issues. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 12, 1870
Media ID 14831430
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Famous People Gladstone Herakles Hercules Heritage Image Partnership Hydra John Tenniel Joseph Swain Liberal Liberal Party Muscular Prime Minister Problem Semi Dress Semi Naked Semi Nude Serpent Sir John Tenniel Swain Tenniel William Ewart William Ewart Gladstone
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