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Disraeli / Civil Service
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy as Manager of the Civil Service Stores, asking a bemused Mrs Britannia what he can do for her today Date: 11 March 1876
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1876 Bemused Benjamin Boxes Britannia Caricatures Choices Counter Disraeli Dizzy Manager Stores Today
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.8cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing and humorous cartoon, published on March 11, 1876, captures a moment in history when Benjamin Disraeli, the renowned British Prime Minister, donned the manager's apron and assumed the role of "Dizzy Disraeli," the Manager of the Civil Service Stores. In this playful scene, Disraeli is depicted standing behind the counter of a shop, with a puzzled expression as he asks a bemused Mrs. Britannia, personifying the British nation, "What can I do for you today?" The Civil Service Stores were an essential part of the British government, providing supplies and provisions to various departments. Disraeli's appointment as manager was a temporary one, intended to help reduce the growing costs of the civil service. The cartoonist's clever use of imagery and humor captures the public's fascination with this unusual role reversal. Disraeli, known for his sharp intellect and political acumen, is shown looking somewhat bewildered as he faces the numerous boxes and choices before him. Mrs. Britannia, with a knowing smile, seems to be enjoying the situation, adding an element of intrigue to the scene. This cartoon is a testament to the rich history of political satire and caricature in 19th-century Britain. It offers a unique perspective on Disraeli's tenure as Prime Minister and the public's perception of his leadership. The image also highlights the importance of the Civil Service in the functioning of the British government and the role of humor in engaging the public in political discourse.
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