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Cartoon, William Gladstone asleep
Cartoon, William Gladstone asleep, with insect MPs hovering over his face -- How the Grand Old Man manages to take forty winks with a lot of pestiferous flies buzzing about him is a wonder!
1884
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1884 Annoyance Asleep Bees Bryan Buzz Churchill Dozing Entracte Flies Gladstone Hovering Irritation Liberal Randolph Sleep Sleeping Trouble Wasps Wing Buzzing
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This cartoon, titled 'Cartoon, William Gladstone asleep,' depicts the renowned British statesman, William Ewart Gladstone, taking a much-needed rest during the tumultuous political climate of the 1880s. The cartoon, published on June 14, 1884, in the satirical magazine "Entracte," captures Gladstone in a deep slumber, his face serene despite the presence of a swarm of insects hovering around him. The Grand Old Man of Liberal politics is shown wearing a wing collar, adding an air of formality to the otherwise chaotic scene. The insects, identified as MPs (Members of Parliament), are depicted as bees, wasps, and flies, buzzing around Gladstone's face, causing both irritation and annoyance. The insects' proximity to Gladstone's face suggests the constant trouble and disturbance that came with the role of being a prominent politician during this period. The cartoon's caption reads, "How the Grand Old Man manages to take forty winks with a lot of pestiferous flies buzzing about him is a wonder!" This witty commentary highlights the challenges Gladstone faced in his political career and the public's perception of the constant turmoil and irritation that came with the role. Notable political figures of the time, such as Randolph Churchill, may have also been depicted in the background, adding to the satirical commentary on the political landscape of the 1880s. This cartoon provides a unique glimpse into the political climate of the Victorian era and the challenges faced by those in power.
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