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Sir Edward George Clarke and Joseph Chamberlain
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Sir Edward George Clarke and Joseph Chamberlain
A Queer C. Sir Edward George Clarke (1841-1931), British Statesman and Lawyer and (in background, shooting) Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). Date: 1900
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Carruthers Chamberlain Clarke Deerstalker Ears Francis Gould Hear Lampoon Lawyer Outfit Pacifism Pacifist Pretending Quaker Shooting Statesmen Struwwelpeter
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This intriguing caricature, published in 1900, captures a humorous moment between two prominent British political figures of the late 19th century: Sir Edward George Clarke and Joseph Chamberlain. Sir Edward George Clarke (1841-1931), a British statesman and lawyer, is depicted in the foreground, dressed in his formal attire, complete with wig and gown, holding a briefcase. Behind him, with a mischievous grin, stands Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914), a politician and statesman, dressed in a Quaker outfit and a deerstalker hat, pretending to shoot his ears with a gun labeled "Pacifism." The cartoon, created by the renowned caricaturist Francis Carruthers Gould, is a lampoon of the political climate at the time. Sir Edward George Clarke was known for his opposition to Chamberlain's imperialist policies, particularly his support for the Boer War. Chamberlain, on the other hand, was a strong advocate for military intervention and expansion of the British Empire. The caricature playfully portrays Clarke as a Quaker pacifist, wearing the traditional pacifist outfit and hearing Chamberlain "shoot" him with the gun labeled "Pacifism." The title "Struwwelpeter" adds an element of whimsy to the image, referencing the popular children's book by Heinrich Hoffmann. The overall effect is a lighthearted take on the political tensions of the time, highlighting the contrasting views and personalities of these two influential figures in British history.
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