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Fine Art Print : Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
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Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Party threat to the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli. Disraeli is depicted as the Bonfire Night Guy, being painted by Liberal MP John Bright, with his colleagues Gladstone and Hartington watching from the background. Date: 1879
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1879 Analogy Benjamin Bonfire Conservative Disraeli Fawkes Minister Opposition Power Prime Ridicule Rival Rivalry Rivals Satire Satirical
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: "The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating cartoon, created in the 19th century, offers a satirical commentary on the Liberal Party's threat to the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli. With its intricate details and rich historical significance, this print is not just a beautiful addition to your home or office décor, but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Experience the wit and wisdom of the past with our exquisitely curated collection of fine art prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Great Guy of the Season: A Satirical Comment on the Liberal Party's Threat to Disraeli's Prime Ministership (1879) This intriguing cartoon, titled "The Great Guy of the Season," provides a satirical commentary on the intense political rivalry between Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and the Liberal Party during the late Victorian era in Britain. The image, created in 1879, depicts Disraeli being painted by Liberal MP John Bright, with his colleagues Gladstone and Hartington watching from the background. The analogy drawn in this cartoon is between Disraeli and the traditional Guy Fawkes, the notorious figure from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 who attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. By portraying Disraeli as the "Guy of the Season," the cartoonist highlights the Liberal Party's perceived threat to Disraeli's position as Prime Minister. The scene unfolds on Bonfire Night, a time when effigies of Guy Fawkes were traditionally burned on the streets of Britain. In this context, Disraeli is being "painted" – a metaphor for the Liberal Party's efforts to discredit and ridicule him in the public sphere. The presence of Gladstone and Hartington in the background underscores the intensity of the political rivalry between the two parties. This cartoon serves as a fascinating snapshot of the political climate in late 19th-century Britain, offering insight into the power struggles, satire, and political intrigue that characterized the era. The use of the Guy Fawkes analogy adds an intriguing layer of symbolism to the image, highlighting the high stakes of political competition and the role of satire in shaping public opinion.
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