'The Colossus of Words', 1879. Artist: Joseph Swain

'The Colossus of  Words', 1879. Artist: Joseph Swain

1-150-823 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images

'The Colossus of Words', 1879. This cartoon shows Mr Gladstone, the former Liberal leader. Like a Colossus, he stands with one foot either side of the harbour into which the little ship of reform is sailing. This illustrates the start of Gladstone's campaign as the General Election looms. His first attack lasted more than a week during which he delivered many speeches in public and at private events, and missed no opportunity to emphasise the failings of Conservative policy. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 13, 1879.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Joseph Swain, attributed to: British: Engraver
After
  1. John Tenniel: British: Artist, illustrator, painter
Subject
  1. William Ewart Gladstone: British, English: Prime Minister of Great Britain, politician

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires

History & Politics Other

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3682x5119
File Size : 55,220kb


Aliases

  1. 13/12/1879
  1. 0350000662
  1. 1-150-823
  1. 1150823
  1. 13/12/1879
  1. 662

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