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The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
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The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand. There were numerous reports at this time of the most appalling violence being used against wives, and, when the matter had recently been raised in Parliament, the Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, had managed to raise a few laughs before effectively shelving the matter. Punch therefore suggested that the punishment that had proved so effective in stopping the recent wave of garroting crimes should now be used to give the wife-beaters a taste of their own painful and disfiguring medicine. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 3, 1874
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The Demon Rough, 1874
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is a powerful and thought-provoking print that captures the societal issue of domestic violence during the 19th century. Created by Joseph Swain, this allegorical image portrays a bestial laborer crouching over his wife's limp body while Justice, represented by an authoritative figure with scales and sword, stands over him. The presence of the cat o' nine tails in Justice's hand symbolizes the brutal punishment proposed for those who inflict violence upon their wives. At that time, reports of appalling violence against women were rampant, yet little was being done to address this grave issue. Even when it was brought up in Parliament, Prime Minister Disraeli managed to dismiss it with humor instead of taking decisive action. Punch magazine suggested using the same punishment used for garroting crimes on wife-beaters as a way to give them a taste of their own medicine. This satirical cartoon serves as a scathing critique of both domestic violence and political indifference towards its eradication. It highlights the brutality experienced by countless women at the hands of their husbands and calls for justice to be served. Joseph Swain's skillful engraving brings forth striking imagery through monochrome tones and intricate details. This heritage image partnership between Benjamin Disraeli (the subject), John Tenniel (the illustrator), and Joseph Swain showcases their collaborative effort in shedding light on an urgent social problem plaguing Britain during that era. It is crucial to acknowledge historical works like "The Demon Rough" as they remind us not only of past struggles but also how far we have come in addressing issues such as domestic violence within our society today.
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