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Bombas Big Brother. Emperor of Russia: " They shan t take away his playthings, that they shan t." Ferdinand II (1810-1859), King of the Two Sicilies, depicted as a monkey sitting on the knee of the Russian bear. Date: 1856
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Bombas Big Brother: Emperor of Russia, 'They Shall Not Take Away His Playthings' (Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies Depicted as a Monkey Sitting on the Knee of the Russian Bear, 1856) This political cartoon, titled 'Bombas Big Brother: Emperor of Russia,' was published in 1856 and depicts a personification of the Russian Empire as a bear with the King of the Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II, sitting on its knee, portrayed as a monkey. The image is a commentary on European politics during the 1850s, specifically the relationship between Russia and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The caption 'They Shall Not Take Away His Playthings' emphasizes the idea of Russia's protective stance towards its allies and interests, symbolized by the bear's possession of the monkey, or Ferdinand II, as a plaything. The cartoonist's use of personification adds a satirical touch to the political commentary, highlighting the power dynamics between the two European powers. Ferdinand II, who ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1830 to 1859, was known for his autocratic rule and conflicts with various European powers, including France and Austria. Russia, under the leadership of Emperor Nicholas I, had a long-standing alliance with the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and often intervened to protect its interests in the region. The image of a monkey sitting on a bear's knee is a common motif in European political cartoons, representing the weaker party under the protection of a stronger one. In this context, the cartoon reflects the geopolitical tensions and alliances of the time, as well as the role of personification in shaping public opinion and understanding of political events.
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