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Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John Doyle
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Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Satire depicting British politicians as animals. The sheep (or lamb) may be William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary, and twice as Prime Minister. Published 3 March 1835
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Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition - A Satirical Glimpse into British Politics in 1835
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. This photo print, created by John Doyle, offers a unique and humorous perspective on the political landscape of 19th century Britain. Titled "Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition" it portrays prominent British politicians as animals, providing a satirical commentary on their roles and actions. In this intriguing composition, we see various animal representations that symbolize specific politicians. The sheep or lamb is believed to represent William Lamb, also known as Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary and twice as Prime Minister. Published on March 3rd, 1835, this artwork cleverly captures the essence of these influential figures through its witty portrayal. The image showcases a gathering where animals such as dogs and horses embody key political figures like Baron Brougham and Vaux, Earl Russell, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, George William Frederick Howard (Earl of Carlisle), Henry Peter Brougham (Duke of Brougham), Joseph Hume, John George Lambton (Viscount Melbourne), John Russell (1st Earl Russell), among others. Through vibrant colors and meticulous engraving techniques employed in this lithograph print from Heritage Images collection; viewers are transported back to an era when satire was used to shed light on the inner workings of politics with humor. This extraordinary piece serves not only as a historical artifact but also reminds us that even centuries ago people found amusement in poking fun at those in power.
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