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Pudding before Meat, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
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Pudding before Meat, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
Pudding before Meat, 1866. Earl Gr-v-n-r exclaims Why, John! Beef before Pudding! Dizzy adds Ha! Ha! What an Absurd Idea! Lord Russell lifts the lid on the meat dish, with butler Gladstone at the rear bringing in the covered dish of redistribution. The Conservative, Disraeli, who had long been a supporter of parliamentary reform, is seated at the right of the picture. Lord Russell, the Liberal Prime Minister, had recently introduced a bill for parliamentary reform. However, he was met with opposition from his own party, chiefly in the form of attacks by Mr Robert Lowe who objected strongly to placing more power in the hands of the lower classes. Further Liberal objections concerned the separation of Franchise and Redistribution. Earl Grosvenor (on the left) felt that before the reduction of the franchise could be meaningfully debated, the House should have details of the scheme for the redistribution of seats. In debates on this bill, however, Disraeli spoke very powerfully against the government and, when it became clear that the government could not win this battle, the Russell administration resigned. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 31, 1866
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The print titled "Pudding before Meat, 1866" captures a significant moment in British political history. Painted by the talented artist John Tenniel, the image portrays a scene filled with political tension and satire. Earl Grosvenor can be seen expressing his surprise at the unconventional order of serving beef before pudding, while Benjamin Disraeli adds to the humor with his laughter at such an absurd idea. In the background, Lord Russell lifts the lid on a meat dish symbolizing parliamentary reform, accompanied by butler Gladstone bringing in a covered dish of redistribution. This reflects the ongoing debate surrounding power distribution among different social classes during that time. Lord Russell had recently introduced a bill for parliamentary reform which faced opposition from within his own party. Mr Robert Lowe strongly objected to granting more power to lower classes, causing further division among liberals regarding franchise and redistribution issues. Seated on the right side of the picture is Disraeli himself, who had long been supportive of parliamentary reform despite being affiliated with conservative ideals. His powerful speeches against Lord Russell's government ultimately led to their resignation when it became evident they could not win this battle. This artwork was originally published in Punch magazine on March 31st, 1866. It serves as both a satirical commentary on political events and an artistic representation of key figures involved in shaping British democracy during that era.
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