Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield) Conservative advice to Gladstone

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Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield) Conservative advice to Gladstone

Woodman, Spare That Tree : Disraelis (Lord Beaconsfield) Conservative advice to Gladstone, the Liberal, not to disturb the nest of vipers and to leave the Turkish question alone. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 26 May 1877

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1877 Cartoon Conservative Disraeli Gladstone Government John Leave Liberal Lord Nest Nineteenth Century Politics Punch Question Russo Turkish Tenniel Turkish Vipers Advice Beaconsfield Disturb Spare Woodman

EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures a powerful political cartoon by John Tenniel, published in Punch magazine on May 26th, 1877. Titled "Woodman, Spare That Tree: Disraeli's Conservative Advice to Gladstone" the artwork depicts Benjamin Disraeli (Lord Beaconsfield), leader of the Conservatives, cautioning William Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister at that time. The cartoon metaphorically represents the delicate situation surrounding the Russo-Turkish War and its potential impact on British politics. In this satirical illustration, Disraeli advises Gladstone not to disturb a nest of vipers symbolizing the Turkish question. By urging him to leave it alone, Disraeli implies that interfering with this issue could have dangerous consequences for both Britain and its government. Tenniel's clever use of imagery highlights the complexities and tensions within nineteenth-century British politics. The cartoon serves as a reminder of how political cartoons were used during this era to convey messages and critique politicians through visual storytelling. It also reflects the ongoing power struggle between conservatives and liberals during that time period. This historical print from Universal Images Group (UIG) offers us a glimpse into an important moment in British history when international conflicts had significant implications for domestic politics.

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