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Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891)
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Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891)
865029 Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Ideal and Real': William Henry Smith (1825-1891), son of William Henry Smith (1792-1865), as Secretary of State for War as he might be seen by the Germans, and how he really was. English businessman and politician, he joined his father's newsagent business in 1846 and introduced the selling of books and newspapers at railway stations. Elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Westminster in 1868. In 1877 he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty and is caricatured as Sir Joseph Porter who, in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta "HMS Pinafore", sings I always voted at my party's call, /And I never thought for myself at all./I thought so little, they rewarded me/By making me the Ruler of the Queen's Navee." During his three years is this position he was known as Pinafore Smith. Cartoon by Harry Furniss (1854-1925) from "Punch" (London, 23 October 1886).); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1886 Authority Contrasts Harry Furniss Only Mature Men Secretary Of State For War William Henry Smith
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The print titled "Ideal and Real: William Henry Smith (1825-1891)" captures the contrasting personas of the English businessman and politician. In this caricature by Harry Furniss, we see Smith depicted as he might be seen by the Germans, juxtaposed with how he really was. William Henry Smith, son of William Henry Smith Sr. , played a significant role in his father's newsagent business before venturing into politics. He introduced the innovative concept of selling books and newspapers at railway stations, revolutionizing the industry. Elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for Westminster in 1868, Smith's political career soared. In 1877, he assumed the position of First Lord of the Admiralty where his leadership skills were put to test. However, it is during this time that he became famously known as Pinafore Smith due to his portrayal in Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "HMS Pinafore". The character Sir Joseph Porter sings about never thinking for himself but always voting along party lines. Furniss' cartoon cleverly captures both sides of William Henry Smith's public image - one idealized version created by foreign perceptions and another reflecting his true self. The exaggerated depiction highlights how politicians can often be misrepresented or misunderstood. This intriguing print offers a glimpse into an influential figure from history while also reminding us to question appearances and dig deeper beyond surface-level portrayals.
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