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Lloyd George is used a punch bag by both mistress and her maid, united in opposition to his National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho)
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Lloyd George is used a punch bag by both mistress and her maid, united in opposition to his National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho)
KDC400215 Lloyd George is used a punch bag by both mistress and her maid, united in opposition to his National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Chancellor of the Exchequer 1908-1915 for the Liberal Government faced opposition to his attempts to improve the life of ordinary working people from workers, employers, servants, trade unions, insurance companies and friendly societies; cartoon from Punch magazine, July 3, 1912; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 25194370
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In this lithograph by Bernard John Partridge, we witness the political turmoil surrounding David Lloyd George's National Insurance Act of 1911. The image portrays a scene where Lloyd George himself becomes a literal punching bag for both his mistress and her maid, who have united in opposition to the act. As Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Liberal Government, Lloyd George aimed to improve the lives of ordinary working people through this legislation. However, his efforts were met with fierce resistance from various quarters including workers, employers, trade unions, insurance companies, and friendly societies. The cartoon from Punch magazine dated July 3rd, 1912 captures the essence of this opposition in a satirical manner. With humor and caricature at its core, it depicts an employer-worker dynamic being turned on its head as even those within privileged households stand against Lloyd George's reforms. Partridge's engraving skillfully highlights not only the political tensions but also societal divisions that arose during this period. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly unified groups or classes there can exist differing opinions and conflicting interests. This print is an intriguing historical artifact that sheds light on one of Britain's most significant social reforms while showcasing Partridge's talent for capturing satire through art.
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