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Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as dentist
Cartoon, John Bull with William Gladstone as a dentist who has just extracted an eleven million pound tooth - And this is what you call painless dentistry, is it, William?
1885
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1885 Acte Bryan Bull Dentist Dentistry Eleven Entr Entracte Extract Extracted Extraction Gladstone Million Molar Money Pain Painful Pound Removal Taxation Teeth Tooth
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience a captivating blend of history and humor with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic cartoon "John Bull with William Gladstone as Dentist" by Mary Evans Picture Library. Dated back to 1885 from Mary Evans Prints Online, this timeless piece depicts the famous character John Bull, personifying England, receiving dental treatment from none other than Prime Minister William Gladstone. With Gladstone's successful extraction of an eleven million pound tooth, this cartoon offers a witty commentary on politics and painless dentistry during the Victorian era. Adorn your walls with this captivating piece and bring a touch of history and humor into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.6cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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And this is what you call painless dentistry, is it, William?
EDITORS COMMENTS
quips John Bull, as Prime Minister William Gladstone extracts an eleven million pound tooth from his mouth in this satirical cartoon from 1885. The image, published in the satirical magazine "Judy," captures the political climate of the late Victorian era, with taxation and finance taking center stage. The cartoon, titled "John Bull with William Gladstone as a dentist," depicts a stern-faced Gladstone, dressed in a dentist's apron, extracting a large molar from John Bull's open mouth. Bull, a symbol of the British people, clenches his fist in pain as he looks up at Gladstone with a scowl. The tooth, labeled as "Eleven Million Pounds," dangles from a pair of forceps, adding to the humorous and critical tone of the illustration. The year 1885 marked a significant period in British politics, with the implementation of the Irish Land Act and the introduction of the Education Act. However, the cartoon's focus on the extraction of a large sum of money from John Bull's mouth highlights the ongoing debates surrounding taxation and the financial burden on the common man. The 1880s, a time of economic and social change, saw the rise of satirical cartoons as a means of commenting on the political landscape. This particular cartoon, with its clever use of humor and symbolism, encapsulates the public's perception of the government's handling of taxes and the people's struggles with the financial burdens of the time. This cartoon, a testament to the political satire of the late Victorian era, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of British politics during the 19th century.
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