'The Present and The Future', 1862. Artist: John Tenniel

'The Present and The Future', 1862. Artist: John Tenniel

1-150-338 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images

'The Present and The Future', 1862. John Bull comments: I'll Do My Best to Help You Over The Christmas - You Must Then Look to My Friend Yonder. The Lancashire Cotton Famine was causing immense distress at this time. The cotton supply from America had long ago dried up, and reserve supplies had been used. Some half a million workers were directly dependant upon this industry, and many more were being indirectly affected. Public and private charitable donations were being made to support the workers, but a long term solution was needed. Here, John Bull on behalf of the People hands out help to a starving cotton worker and his distressed family. However, says Mr Bull, for long term help you must look to the Government, represented here by Palmerston standing looking thoughtful. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 15, 1862.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. John Tenniel, attributed to: British: Artist, illustrator, painter
Subject
  1. Lord Palmerston: British: Politician, Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait
  2. Satire

Category Hierarchy

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Artistic Representations Portraits

Artistic Representations Allegories

Artistic Representations Satires

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People Other

Society & Culture Wealth & Poverty

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4931x3815
File Size : 55,113kb


Aliases

  1. 15/11/1862
  1. 0350000169
  1. 1-150-338
  1. 1150338
  1. 15/11/1862
  1. 169

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