Sujet

'Orestes pursued by the Furies', 1858. Artist: Unknown

Légende

'Orestes pursued by the Furies', 1858. Lord Palmerston, Leader of the Opposition, is pursued by the Furies. These are John Bright holding the cat o' nine tails, Disraeli, the Conservative chancellor of the Exchequer with the birch and the brand, and a third, more schematic, Fury represents Roebuck. This cartoon refers to what Punch called 'The Battle of the Ballot' in which the extension of the franchise was discussed. John Bright and Disraeli were both advocates of the extension, whereas Palmerston just as passionately opposed any such extension. However, as Punch reported, the fight ended with the 'usual defeat' of the attacking forces. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 19, 1858

Date

1858

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Cartoon Collector

Notre référence

HRM19A89_005

Model release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

53,8Mo (3,7Mo) / 41,7cm x 32,3cm / 4931 x 3810 (300dpi)

Mots clés

personnes gens homme hommes la politique type chasser bouleau concept punition fouet mythologie fureur dessin anime Conservateur 19e siècle Dix-neuvième siècle Heritage Image Partnership Benjamin Disraeli John Bright Lord Palmerston caricature satire gravure John Lord Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield Henry John Temple Henry John Viscount Palmerston Bright Palmerston Temple Henry John Temple Viscount Hughendon gravure caricature satire