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English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
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English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. The distance between France and Britain at this time is illustrated by the comment made by M Le Verrier. In this cartoon, a benign and jocular John Bull is posing for a portrait that France is painting. The depiction of Mr Bull, though, shows him as a heavily armed brigand. This actually relates to two different stories. The first relates to a trial taking place in France of a man involved in some assassination plot during the course of which it had been alleged that an English MP had been in some way involved in the plot - an allegation furiously rejected by the House. The other part relates to a story in the French journal Le Sport alleging that Britain was planning to present an exhibition of ballet girls. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 12, 1864
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The print titled "English Assassin Painted by France, 1864" captures a fascinating moment in history. Created by the renowned artist John Tenniel, this artwork provides a glimpse into the political tensions between France and Britain during that time. In the image, we see a jovial John Bull posing for a portrait while being painted by France. However, what makes this depiction intriguing is how Mr. Bull is portrayed as a heavily armed brigand. This representation symbolizes two different stories from that era. Firstly, it alludes to an ongoing trial in France involving an assassination plot where allegations were made against an English MP's involvement. These accusations were vehemently denied by the House of Commons. Secondly, it references a story published in the French journal Le Sport claiming that Britain was planning to present an exhibition of ballet girls. Through this satirical cartoon published in Punch magazine on March 12th, 1864, Tenniel cleverly illustrates the distance and tension between these two nations at that time. The use of allegorical figures and symbolism adds depth to his artistic commentary on politics and international relations. This monochrome engraving serves as both historical documentation and social satire from the 19th century. It reminds us of how art can be used to convey complex ideas and provoke thought about our society's past struggles with power dynamics and national identity.
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