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Analogy Collection

In the world of art and politics, analogies have been used to convey powerful messages throughout history

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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Hot Pies! (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)
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Analogy Collection: The Man in the Chair, 1875 (oil on canvas)
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Analogy Collection: Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)
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Analogy Collection: The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines
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Analogy Collection: Analogy
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Analogy Collection: The Great Race
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Bag-Fox (Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Bill-Sticker (Gladstone and Irish Land Bill)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Intercepted (Gladstone and John Bull)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Blaze of Triumph! (Disraeli and Turkey)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Doctors Differ! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Tight Fit (Northcote and John Bull)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Three Graces -- A New Version (Queen Victoria)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Up In A Balloon (Disraeli and Britannia)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Holiday (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, So Just! -- Just So! (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Slow Cab-inet (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Belle of the Season (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Real Conservative Revival (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Humble Pie (Gladstone and San Juan Island)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Miss Britannias Next New Doll (Shah of Persia)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Smoking the Calumet (Gladstone and Alabama Claim)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Off Greenwich (Gladstone and Bright)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The British Pioneers (Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Our Siamese Twins (English and Irish Churches)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Twopenny Politics (Gladstone and Bright)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, A Frozen-Out Party (Gladstone and Liberals)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Tuck in Yer Twopenny! (Disraeli and Tax)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Return From Victory (Disraeli and Reform)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Political Tailors (Disraeli and Gladstone)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Extremes Must Meet (Disraeli and Reform)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff (Disraeli and Reform)
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Analogy Collection: Cartoon, The Honest Potboy (Disraeli and Reform)


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In the world of art and politics, analogies have been used to convey powerful messages throughout history. Take "The Man in the Chair, " a captivating oil painting from 1875. This artwork serves as an analogy for the contemplative nature of human existence, reminding us that we are all mere observers in life's grand theater. Meanwhile, political cartoons like "Hot Pies. (Disraeli and Foreign Affairs)" and "The Derby, Joseph Chamberlain wins the race" cleverly employ analogies to comment on current events. By comparing Disraeli's foreign policies to a tempting pie or Chamberlain's victory to a thrilling horse race, these cartoons offer satirical insights into complex political situations. Analogies can also be found in historical events such as "The Last Wicket - The Boer War is compared to cricket with a Boer batting and Kitchener as wicket keeper. " This cartoon draws parallels between war and sportsmanship, highlighting both the intensity and strategy required in each endeavor. Moving onto economic matters, "A Pretty Penny in the Slot -- Baldwin asks John Bull for national investment in mines" uses analogy to depict how politicians seek financial support from their constituents. Here, John Bull represents the British public while Baldwin symbolizes government officials urging citizens to invest their hard-earned money into mining ventures. During times of conflict like the Russo-Japanese War, propaganda played a significant role. One example is seen through toy Russian ships sinking under Japanese attack—an analogy meant to evoke fear among viewers while promoting nationalist sentiment. Returning once again to political figures depicted through analogies, "The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)" portrays Gladstone alongside Bright as cheerful bandits stealing from taxpayers' pockets. Through this metaphorical representation, artists aimed at criticizing certain politicians' fiscal policies or perceived greediness.