Picture No | 13046994 |
Date | 1879 |
Description | Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli) |
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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.
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Source | Cartoon by John Tenniel in 'Punch', 20 December 1879 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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