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Jean-Paul Sartre, French writer and philosopher
A graffiti comment on Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), the French writer and philosopher -- no doubt a witty reference to his existentialist philosophy

London going out of town -- the expansion of London
London going out of town, or, The March of Bricks & Mortar -- Cruikshanks cartoon comment on the expansion of London

Cartoon / Zulu War / Punch
A LESSON Punch comment on the British defeat; the lesson - despise not your enemy

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

ANTIGONE - CHORUS
Antigone the chorus of elders who comment dispassionately on the action

Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration -- No. IX, The Beginning and the End. 1848

Newspaper Seller 1933
A newspaper seller in a flat cap and overcoat stands next to his stall on Wednesday, March 1st, 1933. Headlines include The Times: The Arms Embargo - Geneva Comment and Dictatorship in Germany

Ethiopia / Cartoon / Italy
French comment on Ethiopian defeat of Italy - Italy receives a poke in the eye from a long split bread or " pain fendu

1867 Tory Seamanship
The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

Female Literary Types
PASSIONATE FEMALE LITERARY TYPES Satiric comment on the New School, the older, educated woman here portrayed as a masculine spinster

Iraq-Kuwait tensions 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News with an article written by Cyril Falls on the tensions in Kuwait arising over Iraqi claims to sovereignty over the oil-rich state

Dogs Return to Vomit
The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire - Pauls comment on lapsed Christians

Two women chatting in a kitchen, one thin and one fat. One says: I just seen young George the worse for drink again. The other replies: I ain t surprised. You may depend e in aled it from is father

No Money for Social Serv
- Sorry, can t spare anything for schools or social services

Happy Schoolboy Days
Satire on the compulsory education act. Those not attending school are now committing a criminal offence. A truant is put in chains by 2 school board policemen

Cartoon of London Treaty
Two minds with but a single thought...NOW ! - a comment on the London agreement, which seemed to promise peace in Ireland - but for how long ?

Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park
5312024 Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Prince Albert being urged to think before felling trees in Hyde Park to make way for)

The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber
5311903 The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber)

Sanitation in London
5307626 Sanitation in London.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the concerns surrounding sanitation in London. Illustrated by Charles Keene (1823-1891) an English artist and illustrator

Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph
5308870 Cartoon commenting on fly-by-night photographers who set out to cash in on the fashion of having one's photograph taken

Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles
5308867 Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches)

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311234 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin, 19th century
5308987 Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the cheapness and availability of gin)

Cartoon commenting on the widespread use of opiates - a sick baby is left alone crying in her crib
5308818 Cartoon commenting on the widespread use of opiates - a sick baby is left alone crying in her crib, whilst her parents are away using opiates

Cartoon commenting on the nuisance of summer flies, 19th century
5308801 Cartoon commenting on the nuisance of summer flies, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the nuisance of summer flies. Dated 19th century 01/02/1861); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century
5308776 Cartoon commenting on the fear of spreading the Colorado Beetle, which was a major pest of potato crops, 19th century; (add.info)

Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century
5308704 Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the disadvantages of arbitration - it can go against you)

Cartoon commenting on the arrival of the new hippopotamus at Zoological Society in Regent's Park, London
5308718 Cartoon commenting on the arrival of the new hippopotamus at Zoological Society in Regent's Park, London, 19th century; (add.info)

Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century
5310174 Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century)

A cat wearing a muzzle, gloves and boots trying to prevent the spread of disease
5310226 A cat wearing a muzzle, gloves and boots trying to prevent the spread of disease; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a cat wearing a muzzle)

A cartoon commenting on the hunting man's opinion of the introduction of barbed wire fences, 19th century
5311412 A cartoon commenting on the hunting man's opinion of the introduction of barbed wire fences, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1889); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon commenting on the publication of a report of the Royal Commission on Telegraphic Communication between
5311291 A cartoon commenting on the publication of a report of the Royal Commission on Telegraphic Communication between lighthouses and lightships and the shore

Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony, 19th century
5309060 Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the uncomfortable results of gluttony)

Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century
5308961 Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing machine, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the teething problems in the development of the sewing)

Cartoon commenting on Robert Lowe's proposed reducing bullion weight of the Sovereign
5308697 Cartoon commenting on Robert Lowe's proposed reducing bullion weight of the Sovereign; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on Robert Lowe's proposed reducing bullion weight of)

The perils of travelling on the Epsom Railway
5308395 The perils of travelling on the Epsom Railway.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the perils of travelling on the Epsom Railway. Dated 19th century)

A cartoon commenting on the fashionable revival of phrenology, 19th century
5311366 A cartoon commenting on the fashionable revival of phrenology, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone, 19th century
5309007 Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone)

Cartoon titled 'Pigs'
5308955 Cartoon titled 'Pigs'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'Pigs'. For the Irish peasants the house pig was truly "The Gentleman that pays the Rint")

Cartoon commenting on the dread of hydrophobia taken to ridiculous lengths, 19th century
5308662 Cartoon commenting on the dread of hydrophobia taken to ridiculous lengths, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the dread of hydrophobia taken to ridiculous lengths)

Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush
5308809 Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the Californian Gold Rush. During this time urban rubbish was taken to dust yards to be sifted and sorted)

Punch commenting on the unhealthy state of London's sanitation, 19th century
5308797 Punch commenting on the unhealthy state of London's sanitation, 19th century; (add.info.: Punch commenting on the unhealthy state of London's sanitation)

The submarine electric telegraph cable
5308077 The submarine electric telegraph cable.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the submarine electric telegraph cable connecting France and England. Dated 19th century)

Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox
5309435 Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting men commenting on being vaccinated against cowpox)

The hazards of being able to afford medical advice
5311754 The hazards of being able to afford medical advice; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the hazards of being able to afford medical advice during the early 19th century)

Cartoon commenting on the state of the living conditions of London's poor, 19th century
5309117 Cartoon commenting on the state of the living conditions of London's poor, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the state of the living conditions of London's poor)

Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog, 19th century
5309076 Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog)

A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century
5311233 A cartoon depicting a tipsy gentleman on his way home, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Comment: A Reflection on Life's Complexities through the Eyes of Jean-Paul Sartre" In the midst of London's rapid expansion, like a cartoon depicting the Zulu War in Punch, one cannot help but ponder the profound commentaries left behind by influential figures. Just as Wagner and Gill explored human existence through their Ring Cycle, French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre delved into the depths of our consciousness. As if echoing his words, even ancient Greek tragedies such as ANTIGONE with its powerful chorus continue to resonate today. Ethiopia's struggle against Italy depicted in a thought-provoking cartoon reminds us that history often repeats itself. Similarly, The Great Chartist Demonstration captured in cartoons unveils society's desire for change. Turning back time to 1933, a newspaper seller stands amidst uncertainty while Iraq-Kuwait tensions simmer in 1961. These events serve as reminders that conflicts persist throughout history. Yet amidst chaos and turmoil, there is an old saying: "Dogs Return to Vomit. " Perhaps it symbolizes humanity's tendency to repeat past mistakes despite knowing better. But let us not forget about female literary types who have contributed immensely to shaping our understanding of the world. Finally, picture two women engaged in conversation within a cozy kitchen setting; their exchange represents how they can bridge gaps between individuals and foster meaningful connections. In this ever-changing world where cities expand and cultures clash, let us embrace these diverse comments from various realms – be it philosophy or art – for they offer invaluable insights into our shared human experience.