Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)

Cartoon, Performer and Critic -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative). Gladstone is depicted as an elegant ice skater, watched by a slightly fragile-looking Disraeli, who is currently Prime Minister, but will lose the General Election of April 1880 to the Liberal Party

Analogy Comment Critic Disraeli Fragile Gladstone Metaphor Midlothian Opposition Rival Rivalry Rivals Skater Tory

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