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Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)

Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)
Cartoon, Hot Pies! Disraeli (Conservative Prime Minister), Salisbury (Foreign Secretary) and two others sit on low stools like schoolboys

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships

Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships
A superb Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - Japanese children (in uniform) and a Geisha sink toy Russian Ships with blowpipes and darts at a fair

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Looking on

Looking on

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Doctors Differ! (Gladstone and Disraeli)

Cartoon, Doctors Differ! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Doctors Differ! Political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli have different ideas about the health of the patient (representing the country)

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)

Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, The Happy Robbers -- John Bright as Falstaff and William Gladstone as Prince Hal (Henry IV) in a Shakespearean scene

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)

Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose -- a satirical comment on the rivalry between Disraeli (left) and Gladstone (right) over the electoral reform question

Background imageAnalogy Collection: The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London

The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London
The Walls of Jericho, a satirical comedy by Alfred Sutro, at the Garrick Theatre, London, starring Arthur Bourchier as Samson. 1904

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race

Cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race
Political cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race on Insurance against Old Age on Pauperism Date: 1891

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper

Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. Date: 1901

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines

Cartoon, A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Analogy

Analogy Ridden By N.Fehily Cheltenham Festival 2004 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 18 March 2004 Date: 18 March 2004

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Bag-Fox (Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Bag-Fox (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Bag-Fox -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone, at the start of the Autumn Session of parliament

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Bill-Sticker (Gladstone and Irish Land Bill)

Cartoon, The Bill-Sticker (Gladstone and Irish Land Bill)
Cartoon, The Bill-Sticker -- a satirical comment on Gladstone as Liberal Prime Minister, choosing to prioritise the Irish Land Bill over other planned legislation. Date: 1881

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Intercepted (Gladstone and John Bull)

Cartoon, Intercepted (Gladstone and John Bull)
Cartoon, Intercepted -- a satirical comment on Gladstone as Liberal Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a budgetary surplus

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)

Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold -- a satirical comment on the opposition Liberal Party, waiting patiently for a General Election so that they can return to power

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)

Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Performer and Critic -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative)

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)

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

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)

Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! Disraeli is the hero of the day, having made a deal over Cyprus with Turkey at the Anglo-Turkish Convention, thereby ensuring peace rather than war

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Tight Fit (Northcote and John Bull)

Cartoon, A Tight Fit (Northcote and John Bull)
Cartoon, A Tight Fit -- Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, Stafford Northcote, depicted as a tailor, measures John Bull with a tape measure labelled Budget 1876

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Three Graces -- A New Version (Queen Victoria)

Cartoon, The Three Graces -- A New Version (Queen Victoria)
Cartoon, The Three Graces -- A New Version

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)

Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)
Cartoon, Up In A Balloon -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis Conservative government

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)

Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Holiday -- a satirical comment on disagreements Benjamin Disraeli was having within his own governing party

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)

Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! A satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli apparently managing to use common sense to balance Labour and Capital, and put an end to destructive industrial action

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)

Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet -- a satirical comment on the slow progress of parliamentary business since the Conservative Party won the General Election

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Belle of the Season (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Belle of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Belle of the Season -- a satirical comment on the popularity of the Conservative Party, having won the recent General Election

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Real Conservative Revival (Disraeli)

Cartoon, A Real Conservative Revival (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Real Conservative Revival -- a satirical comment on the small number of parliamentary measures passed by the new Conservative government, compared with the previous Liberal administration

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The End of the Season -- Benjamin Disraeli (Miss Dizzy), dressed as a debutante, gets ready for the last event of the season

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Humble Pie (Gladstone and San Juan Island)

Cartoon, Humble Pie (Gladstone and San Juan Island)
Cartoon, Humble Pie -- a satirical comment on a government failure regarding a boundary dispute between the UK and USA over the island of San Juan in the Pacific North-West

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll (Shah of Persia)

Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll (Shah of Persia)
Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll -- a satirical comment on the popularity of the Shah of Persia, at the time making a tour of the European continent

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions -- one of many cartoons focusing on the political rivalry between Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Smoking the Calumet (Gladstone and Alabama Claim)

Cartoon, Smoking the Calumet (Gladstone and Alabama Claim)
Cartoon, Smoking the Calumet -- a satirical comment on the American governments claim for compensation for the sinking of the CSS Alabama during the American Civil War

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Off Greenwich (Gladstone and Bright)

Cartoon, Off Greenwich (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, Off Greenwich -- in a naval analogy, and with the Royal Naval College building in the background

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Strong Government -- a satirical comment on Gladstones government introducing the Ballot Bill (legislation for the secret ballot in elections)

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The British Pioneers (Gladstone)

Cartoon, The British Pioneers (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The British Pioneers -- Gladstone in uniform takes an axe to some tangled tree roots, representing the Army Bill, which proved difficult for his government to carry in parliament

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins (English and Irish Churches)

Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins (English and Irish Churches)
Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins -- a satirical comment on Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill, which was carried against the Conservative government by a large majority in 1868

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)

Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers -- a satirical comment on the rivaly between the Liberal Party (represented by Lord John Russell, John Bright and William Gladstone)

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Twopenny Politics (Gladstone and Bright)

Cartoon, Twopenny Politics (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, Twopenny Politics -- a satirical comment on electoral reform, as promoted by Liberal politicians John Bright and William Gladstone

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Frozen-Out Party (Gladstone and Liberals)

Cartoon, A Frozen-Out Party (Gladstone and Liberals)
Cartoon, A Frozen-Out Party -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Party (Gladstone, Bright and others), currently out of power, standing around in Downing Street like workmen

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)

Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! (Disraeli and Tax)

Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! (Disraeli and Tax)
Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! A satirical comment on Disraeli as Chancellor of the Exchequer, raising of income tax by two pennies in the pound

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich

Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Return From Victory (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, The Return From Victory (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, The Return From Victory -- a satirical comment on Disraelis success in getting his Reform Bill passed after a third reading in the House of Commons on 15 July 1867

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Political Tailors (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Political Tailors (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Political Tailors -- a satirical comment on Disraelis progress with his Reform Bill

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet; or, A Bit of Practical Science -- a satirical comment on Disraelis Reform Bill, in which men can qualify for the vote if they are ratepayers

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)

Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger -- a satirical comment on Disraelis agreement to include lodgers in his Reform Bill, declaring himself the Father of the Lodger Franchise

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff -- a satirical comment on Disraelis efforts to progress his ideas for electoral reform. His Reform Bill was altered by amendments as it passed through the House of Commons

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Honest Potboy (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, The Honest Potboy (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, The Honest Potboy -- a satirical comment on Disraelis presentation of his ideas for electoral reform

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform)

Cartoon, A Block on the Line (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, A Block on the Line -- a satirical comment on a delay in the progress of electoral reform, with rival political parties offering to sort it out

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Political Kidnapping (Electoral Reform)

Cartoon, Political Kidnapping (Electoral Reform)
Cartoon, Political Kidnapping -- a satirical comment on the transfer of the electoral reform initiative from the Liberals (Lord John Russell) to the Conservatives (Lord Derby)

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)

Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Political Millinery (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, Political Millinery (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Political Millinery -- a satirical comment on the disagreement between Gladstone and Disraeli as to the details of electoral reform

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Trying It On (Disraeli and Reform)

Cartoon, Trying It On (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Trying It On -- Disraeli as Master Tailor gets John Bull to try on a new coat, representing the Reform Bill, designed to extend the franchise to the working man

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Sketch of the Ministerial Measure -- Benjamin Disraeli, depicted as an artist, unveils his plans for electoral reform, and asks his fellow-MPs to fill in the details. Date: 1867

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, A New King of the Castle (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, A New King of the Castle -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative), portrayed as schoolboys about to have a fight

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, On The Square? (Trafalgar Square)

Cartoon, On The Square? (Trafalgar Square)
Cartoon, On The Square

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, Out! (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, Out! (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, Out! Gladstone as batsman is bowled out, and Disraeli as wicket keeper is back in the running. A cricketing analogy for the transfer of power in the wake of a General Election. Date: 1866

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Comparisons of man and ape

Comparisons of man and ape
Representation of the analogy betwixt man and brute. Child and monkey with fruit, portrait of man and ape, skulls of man and ape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Background imageAnalogy Collection: The Wise & Foolish Virgins, 1870 (stained glass)

The Wise & Foolish Virgins, 1870 (stained glass)
3475649 The Wise & Foolish Virgins, 1870 (stained glass) by Hart, Frederick Vincent (1843-1914); St Nicholas Church, Cramlington, UK; (add.info.: Cottier & Co); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, An Exit Speech (Gladstone)

Cartoon, An Exit Speech (Gladstone)
Cartoon, An Exit Speech -- Gladstone is isolated and unpopular in his arguments over the Irish Question. Date: 1886

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Cartoon, The Live Shell (Gladstone and Salisbury)

Cartoon, The Live Shell (Gladstone and Salisbury)
Cartoon, The Live Shell (Which of em will throw it overboard?) William Gladstone and Lord Salisbury depicted as sailors, with the Irish question about to explode on the deck of their ship. Date: 1886

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!'

Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth

Background imageAnalogy Collection: WW2 Humour - Desert lion frustrated his meat is in cans

WW2 Humour - Desert lion frustrated his meat is in cans
WW2 Humour - A desert lion frustrated that any meat which comes his way these days is in cans !!! Date: circa 1942

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Different forms of Transport by Air, Rail, Sea and Road

Different forms of Transport by Air, Rail, Sea and Road
Four different forms of Transport by Air, by Rail, by Sea and by Road. Date: 1920s

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Marconi strangles Ocean Cable and Land Telegraph snakes

Marconi strangles Ocean Cable and Land Telegraph snakes
THE INFANT HERCULES Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), strangling the twin snakes of Ocean Cable and Land Telegraph with his new Wireless telegraph system

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Personification of Hope - Turns a Moan into a song

Personification of Hope - Turns a Moan into a song
Hope makes the careworn heart grow strong - And turns a moan into a song. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Personification of Charity - Sweet Sunshine to the Flower

Personification of Charity - Sweet Sunshine to the Flower
Charitys transforming power - Is like sweet sunshine to the flower. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnalogy Collection: The Circus Clown anounces the End of the Book

The Circus Clown anounces the End of the Book. Date: 1895

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Football Terms Illustrated - A Plucky Try - Running for bus

Football Terms Illustrated - A Plucky Try - Running for bus
(Rugby) Football Terms. Illustrated. A Plucky Try. A rather portly and ruddy-cheeked Mother and her sailor suit-clad son make a futile attempt to catch their bus after a busy morning at the shops

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend

Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
Taking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Satirical cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon

Satirical cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon
Satirical political cartoon, Descent of the Great Balloon, showing ten politicians travelling in a hot-air balloon

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Earthworms in a can, X-ray

Earthworms in a can, X-ray
Earthworms (Lumbricus sp.) spilling out of a tin can, coloured X-ray

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Electronic and biologic systems, artwork

Electronic and biologic systems, artwork
Electronic and biological systems. Computer artwork showing a comparison between electronic and biological systems, showing similarities between the components at different levels of complexity

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Expanding universe, computer artwork

Expanding universe, computer artwork
Expanding universe. Computer artwork illustrating the spatial expansion of the universe, using the analogy of an expanding balloon

Background imageAnalogy Collection: Expanding universe, conceptual image

Expanding universe, conceptual image. The universe and its galaxies are shown on the surface of a balloon. As the balloon is inflated the galaxies recede from each other

Background imageAnalogy Collection: William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarian

William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarian
William Paley, British clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He became Archdeacon of Carlisle in 1782



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EDITORS COMMENTS

In the world of art and politics, analogies have been used to convey powerful messages throughout history. Take "The Man in the Chair, " a captivating oil painting from 1875. This artwork serves as an analogy for the contemplative nature of human existence, reminding us that we are all mere observers in life's grand theater. Meanwhile, political cartoons like "Hot Pies. (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)" and "The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race" cleverly employ analogies to comment on current events. By comparing Disraeli's foreign policies to a tempting pie or Chamberlain's victory to a thrilling horse race, these cartoons offer satirical insights into complex political situations. Analogies can also be found in historical events such as "The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. " This cartoon draws parallels between war and sportsmanship, highlighting both the intensity and strategy required in each endeavor. Moving onto economic matters, "A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines" uses analogy to depict how politicians seek financial support from their constituents. Here, John Bull represents the British public while Baldwin symbolizes government officials urging citizens to invest their hard-earned money into mining ventures. During times of conflict like the Russo-Japanese War, propaganda played a significant role. One example is seen through toy Russian ships sinking under Japanese attack—an analogy meant to evoke fear among viewers while promoting nationalist sentiment. Returning once again to political figures depicted through analogies, "The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)" portrays Gladstone alongside Bright as cheerful bandits stealing from taxpayers' pockets. Through this metaphorical representation, artists aimed at criticizing certain politicians' fiscal policies or perceived greediness.

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