Disraeli Collection

Gladstone / Disraeli 1874
The Managers Room Mr Punch as theatre manager asks his dramatists Gladstone and Disraeli what their plans are for the season. Date: 3 January 1874

Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! (Northcote and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Benjamin Disraeli (Prime Minister) ask John Bull for six million pounds to strengthen their hands at a forthcoming

Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)
Cartoon, Hot Pies! Disraeli (Conservative Prime Minister), Salisbury (Foreign Secretary) and two others sit on low stools like schoolboys

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

Disraeli / Parl Speech
BENJAMIN DISRAELI 1st Earl of Beaconsfield; statesman, Prime Minister and novelist speaking in parliament. Date: 1804 - 1881

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy

Disraeli as Pm / 1868
Disraeli addresses the Commons for the first time as Prime Minister, following Lord Derbys resignation. Date: March 1868

A game of foot-ball as played by certain Westminster boys, 1858. In this cartoon, Derby (in the crown) is on the left with Disraeli representing the Tories

Cartoon, The Sphinx is Silent (Disraeli foreign policy)
Cartoon, The Sphinx is Silent -- Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, depicted as the Sphinx, with people below begging him to speak

Cartoon, The Great Trick Act (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Trick Act -- a satirical comment on the Conservative Partys recent success in the General Election. Depicting Benjamin Disraeli as a female horse rider in a circus

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen, examining the Conservative partys poor returns from the recent General Election -- the Liberal party under Lord

Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea -- satirical comment on the Conservative governments announcement that they did not intend to return to the policy of Protectionism

Disraelis First Speech in the House of Commons, London, 7 December 1837, (1901). British Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) was elected Tory MP for Maidstone in 1837

Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain
Out of the Bag!, 1871. The cat is let out of the bag. The Conservative leader of the opposition, Mr Disraeli, suggests that perhaps the Conservative statesmen, represented here by Lord Butterfingers

Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875.The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, holds the key to India. This relates to the purchase by Britains government of the Suez Canal shares

RMS Titanic - passenger's album of scraps
RMS Titanic - album of scraps, which were the property of Richard May, a Titanic passenger who travelled only as far as Queenstown, Ireland

Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative leader
Portrait of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), Conservative leader. 1881

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Seen here sitting in a chair with a book on his lap. Date: circa 1870s

The Marquis of Salisbury at the Guildhall, Londonderry, 1893
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830 - 1903), 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, English Conservative Statesman, addressing a meeting in the Guildhall, Londonderry, 1893

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the Ulster Hall, 1893
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil (1830 - 1903), 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, English Conservative Statesman, addressing a meeting at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the House of Lords 1889
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury (1830 - 1903), English Conservative Statesman, speaking in the House of Lords on the recent death of John Bright

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the Conservative Associa
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, the English Conservative Statesman, addressing the Conservative Association at Newport, Monmouthshire

The Marquis of Salisbury addressing the House of Lords 1894
Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, the English Conservative Statesman, addressing the House of Lords on the Parish Councils Bill

Primrose Day
Lord Beaconsfield's bronze statue, facing St. Margaret's Church, in Parliament Square, London on Primrose Day. On the anniversary of the death of British statesman

Primrose Day 1886
Primrose Day in Parliament Square, London. Anniversary of the death of British statesman and prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield

Primrose Day 19 April 1900 Parliament Square
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Mr Disraeli in the House of Commons
3786477 Mr Disraeli in the House of Commons; (add.info.: Mr Disraeli telling the House of Commons about dry champagne in 1873. Benjamin Disraeli - Earl of Beaconsfield)

Portraits of Famous Men: Disraeli (litho)
5990229 Portraits of Famous Men: Disraeli (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disraeli. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Men by Henry Thomas)

Frontispiece for The Victoria Picture Spelling Book (engraving)
5999317 Frontispiece for The Victoria Picture Spelling Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Lord Beaconsfield, Parliament Street, London
Statue of Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli), Parliament Street, London Date: circa 1900

Disraeli addressing the House (litho)
2788024 Disraeli addressing the House (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disraeli addressing the House)

Isaac DIsraeli (1766-1848), a British writer, scholar and man of letters. He is best known for his essays, his associations with other men of letters

Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria
533183 Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria. She was proclaimed Empress of India on l May 1876

Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Performer and Critic -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative)

Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Party threat to the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli

Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! Disraeli is the hero of the day, having made a deal over Cyprus with Turkey at the Anglo-Turkish Convention, thereby ensuring peace rather than war

Cartoon, Doctors Differ! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Doctors Differ! Political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli have different ideas about the health of the patient (representing the country)

Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick -- a satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, as Bendizzi the Great Faker, performing as a magician to various heads of state

Cartoon, On The Dizzy Brink (Disraeli and Britannia)
Cartoon, On The Dizzy Brink -- Benjamin Disraeli leads a very reluctant Britannia to the brink of war, by sending British ships to Constantinople, risking conflict with Russian forces. Date: 1878

Cartoon, Permissive Government (Disraeli and Hartington)
Cartoon, Permissive Government -- a conversation between Lord Hartington, new leader of the Liberal Party (in opposition), and Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister

Cartoon, Good-Bye! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Good-Bye! Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli says goodbye to his political rival, William Gladstone, who was giving up the leadership of the Liberal Party

Cartoon, The Indignant Bystander (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Indignant Bystander -- in a fairground analogy, Gladstone criticises the Conservative governments Savings Banks Bill, which was later withdrawn

Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)
Cartoon, Up In A Balloon -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis Conservative government. He is depicted with Britannia in a balloon representing Conservative Policy

Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Holiday -- a satirical comment on disagreements Benjamin Disraeli was having within his own governing party. He is depicted as a haughty female servant, off on a days holiday

Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)
Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! A satirical comment on Benjamin Disraeli apparently managing to use common sense to balance Labour and Capital, and put an end to destructive industrial action

Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)
Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet -- a satirical comment on the slow progress of parliamentary business since the Conservative Party won the General Election

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"Disraeli: The Mastermind behind British Politics" In the political landscape of 19th-century Britain, two towering figures emerged - William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. Their rivalry and contrasting ideologies shaped the nation's destiny in profound ways. One iconic cartoon from 1874 titled "The Confidence Trick. " captures the essence of their battle for power. Disraeli, known for his cunning tactics, is depicted as a magician mesmerizing Northcote, symbolizing his ability to manipulate politics to his advantage. Another satirical illustration called "Hot Pies. " showcases Disraeli's prowess in foreign affairs. With a mischievous grin, he serves up piping hot pies labeled with international conflicts that he effortlessly manages. But it was not only through cartoons that Disraeli left his mark. His powerful parliamentary speeches resonated with the public and solidified his position as a statesman of great eloquence and wit. A comical yet symbolic image portrays Disraeli measuring the British Lion, representing his efforts to gauge national strength during times of imperial expansion. This highlights how he sought to enhance Britain's influence on the global stage. As Prime Minister in 1868 and later in 1874, Disraeli implemented conservative policies outlined in Joseph Swain's artwork titled "The Conservative Programme. " These reforms aimed at safeguarding traditional values while addressing social issues prevalent at that time. Beyond politics, glimpses into Disraeli's personal life reveal a man deeply connected to Hughenden Manor - his beloved country estate where he found solace amidst turbulent times. Interestingly enough, even aboard RMS Titanic lies evidence of Disraeli's enduring legacy. A passenger album filled with scraps includes references to him – an indication of how far-reaching his impact was even after death. Lastly, we cannot overlook Benjamin Disraeli himself - captured beautifully in portraits showcasing both his charismatic presence and astute leadership qualities.