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Political cartoon - Joseph Chamberlain as jockey
" Who is Going to Ride it?" Joseph Chamberlain watches on in amusement as three jockeys (including Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (seated) and Herbert Henry Asquith) attempt to mount an old blindfolded racehorse (symbolising the ruling government, labelled the Radical Party ), which has been entered for the General Election Stakes ! An amusing satirical political cartoon by Harry Furniss showing the future Liberal Prime Minister (Campbell-Bannerman) and his Chancellor (Asquith) (the duo which won the 1906 election) being observed by Chamberlain, who had resigned from government in September 1903 in order to campaign for Tariff Reform. Date: 1906
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: A Political Satire of the 1906 General Election Stakes by Harry Furniss This political cartoon, created by renowned British satirist Harry Furniss in 1906, offers a humorous commentary on the political landscape of the time. The image depicts a scene from the General Election Stakes, with the future Liberal Prime Minister, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, and his Chancellor, Herbert Henry Asquith, attempting to mount an old, blindfolded racehorse labeled as the "Radical Party." Joseph Chamberlain, who had resigned from the government in September 1903 to campaign for Tariff Reform, watches the scene unfold with amusement from the sidelines. The blindfolded horse symbolizes the ruling government, which was struggling to maintain its footing in the face of mounting political challenges. Campbell-Bannerman and Asquith, who would go on to win the 1906 election, are depicted as jockeys trying to gain control of the unruly steed. Chamberlain, with a smirk on his face, seems to relish the spectacle, having stepped aside from the political fray but remaining a keen observer. This cartoon serves as a snapshot of the political climate during the early 20th century in Britain, highlighting the tensions and struggles within the major parties as they vied for power. The use of equestrian imagery adds an element of whimsy and lightness to the political commentary, making it an engaging and intriguing piece of historical art.
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