Rare 1882 Cartoon - BRITISH LION - Suez Canal - IMPERIALISM - Egypt

Description: “A LION IN THE PATH!” + The British Lion is prepared to protect British interests. A nationalist uprising in Egypt had been led by Colonel Arabi in protest against European influence in Egyptian affairs. In June 1882, many Europeans died during riots in Alexandria. On the 11th July 1882, the British fleet went into action, whilst the French fleet refused to cooperate. One of the key concerns of the British was to preserve the security of the Suez Canal. Illustrator: John Tenniel, famous illustrator of Alice in Wonderland, from British Punch humor/satire magazine, July 15, 1882, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Size 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: very good indeed -- trimmed close to bottom edge but may be framed (second image show the page cropped), o/w minor toning, clean the page has been humidified and flattened for best appearance and for framing; the backside is blank. NOTE: this cartoon comes with an additional page with a related poem; in addition it has a half-page George du Maurier cartoon. ___________________________________________________Over 5,000 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons") -- humor, satire and propaganda; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. If buying more than one, please use 'Add to Basket' instead of 'Buy now' then hit "send total" so I can adjust the invoice for shipping. WHAT IS PUNCH? Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.

Price: 14.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

End Time: 2024-08-30T21:05:26.000Z

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