Political Scandal Collection

Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
" Who stole the peoples money? Twas him" cartoon about Tammany Hall scandal, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Thomas Nast cartoon

Front Page of 'Le Petit Journal', 1899
1578114 Front Page of 'Le Petit Journal', 1899; (add.info.: Front Page of 'Le Petit Journal' depicting Alfred Dreyfus and his defenders)

Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster, cartoon satirising the XYZ Affair
CHT231015 Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster, cartoon satirising the XYZ Affair, 1797 (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

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Cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt as a muckraker cleaning up the meat scandal. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century illustration

Caricature of a duel between Godefroi Cavaignac (1801-45), minister of War and Jean Jaures (1859-1914)
CHT248207 Caricature of a duel between Godefroi Cavaignac (1801-45), minister of War and Jean Jaures (1859-1914) Socialist leader and pacifist, 1898 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

James Henry Thomas, 1940s
3507414 James Henry Thomas, 1940s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting James Henry Thomas (1874-1949)

Interview between Bacon and the deputation from the Lords
STC385324 Interview between Bacon and the deputation from the Lords, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Sir Francis Bacon waiting an audience of Buckingham, illustration from Cassell
STC385321 Sir Francis Bacon waiting an audience of Buckingham, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Mais oui, mon garcon, je veux bien te le preter
CHT170171 Mais oui, mon garcon, je veux bien te le preter... cartoon depicting Zola and the Devil on Devils Island debating the Dreyfus Affair (w/c on paper) by French School

At the Spanish frontier, duel between Paul Deroulede and Jean Jaures
REV287780 At the Spanish frontier, duel between Paul Deroulede and Jean Jaures, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 18th December 1904 (colour litho) by French School

Thomas Nast cartoon about government corruption, 1877
To the victor belong the spoils, a satire on civil service, showing Andrew Jackson statue riding a hog, 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a Thomas Nast cartoon

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" To the victor belong the spoils" - Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unveiling the Dark Veil: Political Scandals through the Ages" In a world where power and corruption often intertwine, political scandals have left an indelible mark on history. From Boss Tweed's notorious corruption to the Krupp Trial of 1923, these events have shaken nations and tested their faith in leadership. Thomas Nast, a master of satire, captured the essence of Boss Tweed's misdeeds with his iconic cartoon. The image exposed the web of corruption that had ensnared New York City, leaving citizens outraged and demanding justice. A duel between Godefroi Cavaignac and Jean Jaures showcased not only political differences but also highlighted society's struggle with pacifism versus militarism. Caricatured in pen & ink on paper, this clash symbolized a battle for ideologies that would shape France's future. The Krupp Trial brought Germany face-to-face with its own demons. As depicted in photogravure form from Deutsche Gedenkhalle: Das Neue Deutschland compiled by General Von Eisenhart Rothe, it revealed how even influential industrialists could be entangled in scandalous affairs. James Henry Thomas emerged as a key figure during the 1940s when political turmoil gripped Britain. His actions spoke volumes about integrity amidst chaos – a beacon of hope for those disillusioned by rampant corruption. The XYZ Affair took center stage in French politics during revolutionary times. Cinque-Tetes or "the Paris Monster, " satirical cartoons ridiculed this scandalous affair that threatened diplomatic relations between France and America. An interview between Bacon and Lords shed light on another chapter stained by scandal – one involving bribery and deceit within British governance. Sir Francis Bacon waited anxiously for an audience with Buckingham while Cassell’s illustration portrayed his longing for justice to prevail. But scandals were not limited to Europe alone; they crossed borders into Spain too.