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The Lancashire Lions (engraving)
2777118 The Lancashire Lions (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lancashire Lions. Cartoon, 13 April 1872. Illustration for Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield from the Collection of Mr Punch (Punch, 1878).); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 22423446
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1872 Allotment Backyard Bank Bank Building Bank Buildings Banker Bench Benjamin Disraeli Enthusiastic Extinct Formal Gardens Front Garden Garden Scene Garden View Giardini Lancashire Manchester Occupants Park Benches Speech Volcanic Vents Volcano Volcanoes Volcanology Volcanos Ministerial
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The Lancashire Lions - A Humorous Glimpse into British Politics
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. This amusing engraving, titled "The Lancashire Lions" captures a satirical moment in English political history. Created by the talented artist John Tenniel and published in Punch magazine in 1872, it depicts an enthusiastic crowd of extinct lion-like creatures occupying a row of park benches. The central figure is Benjamin Disraeli, the influential Prime Minister at the time. With its clever wit and sharp commentary, this cartoon pokes fun at the political landscape of Great Britain during that era. The lions symbolize various European nations, including Germany, represented by a comically bombastic character named Bombastes Furioso. As Disraeli delivers his speech from a garden setting reminiscent of Manchester's formal gardens or perhaps Giardini-style backyards, volcanoes erupt behind him to emphasize the fiery nature of politics. This scathing satire highlights both the tensions between England and Germany and Disraeli's role as a key player on the international stage. "The Lancashire Lions" print offers us a window into British culture and politics with its blend of humor and social commentary. It reminds us that even amidst serious matters like governance and diplomacy, there is always room for laughter and levity.
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