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Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859
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Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859
Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859. The British Lion rests quietly against a wall whilst the three most prominent politicians advocating parliamentary reform prod him with reform spears. They are, from left to right, the Quaker John Bright, the Conservative Disraeli and the Liberal Lord John Russell. Which of them will succeed in waking the Lion? At this time, Lord Derbys Conservative Government was still in power. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 12, 1859
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is a powerful political caricature captured by Benjamin Disraeli, John Bright, and Lord John Russell. The image portrays the British Lion peacefully resting against a wall while three prominent politicians prod him with reform spears. On the left stands the Quaker John Bright, in the middle is Conservative Disraeli, and on the right is Liberal Lord John Russell. This satirical engraving encapsulates the political climate of 19th century Britain. With Lord Derby's Conservative Government still in power, these influential figures are depicted as attempting to awaken change within their nation. Each politician represents different ideologies and agendas for parliamentary reform. The allegorical figure of the British Lion symbolizes both strength and complacency within Britain itself. As these statesmen poke and prod at him with their metaphorical weapons of reform, it remains uncertain which one will succeed in waking him from his slumber. This black-and-white print captures not only a moment in history but also reflects upon timeless themes such as power struggles, political activism, and societal progress. It serves as a reminder that even mighty forces need to be awakened from time to time for progress to occur. With its intricate details and thought-provoking symbolism, "Who Will Rouse Him?, 1859" continues to be an important heritage image that sheds light on the complexities of politics during this era.
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