'The Cat that Killed the Rat', 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain

'The Cat that Killed the Rat', 1880.  Artist: Joseph Swain

1-150-838 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images

'The Cat that Killed the Rat', 1880. Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Prime Minister, is the cat catching the malt mouse in this cartoon. This relates to a Supplementary Budget introduced by Gladstone following his election victory over the Conservative Party earlier in the year. Mr Gladstone also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Amongst other proposals was one that the Malt Tax should be abolished and replaced with a Beer Duty. In addition, Income Tax was increased by a penny. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 26, 1880.


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

Science & Nature Animal Life

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires

History & Politics Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4863x3870
File Size : 55,137kb


Aliases

  1. 26/06/1880
  1. 0350000677
  1. 1-150-838
  1. 1150838
  1. 26/06/1880
  1. 677

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