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The Reform Bill, 1866. Frantic Excitement!!!, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
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The Reform Bill, 1866. Frantic Excitement!!!, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Reform Bill, 1866. Frantic Excitement!!!, 1866. Mr and Mrs John Bull, representing the people of Britain, doze over their newspapers which, without exception, give full and dull details of all the debates in the House on the question of Reform. Even the British bulldog snores. Mr. Bull starts to read Mr Gladstone said Government had Determined - but starts to snore. Mrs Bull starts to read Mr Locke King Rose to Explain -, and falls asleep. The bulldog even reads Mr Lowe said he Quoted -, and starts snoring. A satirical look at the parliamentary business of the moment. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 24, 1866
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The Reform Bill, 1866 - A Satirical Glimpse into Parliamentary Business
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. In this print by renowned artist John Tenniel, we are transported back to the year 1866, where the atmosphere is charged with anticipation and frustration. Depicting Mr. and Mrs. John Bull, symbolic figures representing the people of Britain, dozing over their newspapers in a state of "frantic excitement". Tenniel humorously captures the public's disinterest in the full and dull details of parliamentary debates on the question of reform. As we observe Mr. Bull attempting to read about Mr. Gladstone's government determination but succumbing to sleepiness, and Mrs. Bull starting to delve into Mr. Locke King's explanation only to fall asleep herself, even their faithful British bulldog joins in with his snores while reading about Mr. Lowe's quotes. This satirical portrayal sheds light on the perceived monotony of political affairs during that era while highlighting society's weariness towards reforms being discussed at length without tangible action. Tenniel masterfully uses allegorical figures alongside everyday objects like clothing and furniture to convey a sense of relatability within this political context. Through his intricate engravings and clever composition, Tenniel invites us to reflect upon both our own historical past as well as timeless themes such as politics, power dynamics, and societal fatigue - making this print an enduring piece that continues to resonate today.
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