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Cartoon, John Bull is forced to accept American aid from Uncle Sam. Date: 1879
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1879 Accept Archetype Bull Forced Rain Raining Tenniel Umbrella Umbrellas Uncle
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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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September 1879: A Symbolic Rainy Day - John Bull Forced to Accept American Aid from Uncle Sam This political cartoon, titled "A Rainy Day," was published in Punch Magazine in September 1879, and is a striking representation of the international tensions and changing dynamics of power during the late Victorian era. The cartoon, created by the renowned illustrator, Linley Sambourne, but often erroneously attributed to Sir John Tenniel, depicts an iconic image of John Bull, the archetypal symbol of England, standing in the rain under an umbrella, while Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, offers him assistance. The cartoon reflects the economic and political climate of the time. The rain, symbolizing the financial crisis that hit Britain in the late 1870s, had left John Bull drenched and vulnerable. The American offer of aid, represented by Uncle Sam's umbrella, was a stark reminder of the growing influence of the United States on the global stage. The image of John Bull accepting American aid was a source of controversy and debate, with some viewing it as a sign of weakness and others as a necessary step to secure the country's financial future. The cartoon's publication in Punch, a leading satirical magazine, ensured that it reached a wide audience and sparked lively discussions about the role of the United States in international affairs and the shifting balance of power in the late 19th century. The image of John Bull and Uncle Sam, standing in the rain, remains a powerful symbol of the complex and evolving relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, and a reminder of the enduring influence of political cartoons in shaping public opinion and understanding of historical events.
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