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Cartoon, Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers
Cartoon, Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attempt to compensate Agricultural interests by proposing to transfer two million pounds of local taxation to the Consolidated Fund. The motion was lost by a small majority. The reference is to Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift. Date: 1850
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1850 1850s Anti Benjamin Conservative Disraeli Jewish Legislation Parliament Parliamentary Satire Satirical Semitic Semitism Tory
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the wit and satire of 19th century political cartoons with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints. This captivating piece, "Cartoon, Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers," is a classic commentary on the political climate of the time. Originally published in 1831, this cartoon by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a humorous take on Sir Benjamin Disraeli's proposal to compensate agricultural interests by transferring local taxation. Add a touch of historical intrigue and humor to your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" 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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This satirical print from 1850, titled "Cartoon: Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers," offers a humorous commentary on a political event that took place in Britain during the 1850s. The image references Jonathan Swift's classic work, "Gulliver's Travels," as Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent Conservative MP and future British Prime Minister, is depicted as Gulliver, a hapless traveler among giants. Disraeli, shown wearing a top hat and holding a parliamentary bill, attempted to compensate agricultural interests by proposing to transfer two million pounds of local taxation to the Consolidated Fund. However, this motion was met with opposition and was ultimately lost by a small majority in Parliament. The Brobdingnag farmers, depicted as giant-sized figures, represent the agricultural interests that Disraeli was trying to appease. Their oversized size and aggressive demeanor underscore the perceived power and influence of this group in British politics. The use of Swiftian satire in this print highlights the absurdity of the political situation and the power dynamics at play. The image also carries undertones of anti-Semitic sentiment, with Disraeli being a Jewish politician and the Brobdingnag farmers being portrayed as brutish and uncultured. This print serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious political climate of 19th-century Britain, and the role that satire and humor played in shaping public opinion and debate.
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