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Caricature of Henry Labouchere, politician and writer
Caricature of Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831-1912), English politician, writer, publisher and theatre owner. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere, the proprietor and editor of Truth magazine, and Edward Levy-Lawson of the Daily Telegraph. " Does Mr. Pottinger, or any other sane person, believe that Mr. Labouchere would have risked his life by fighting a duel?"
1881
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1881 Bryan Case Commentary Daily Duel Editor Entracte Guns Journalism Journalist Labouchere Lawson Legal Levy Libel Pottinger Proprietor Publisher Telegraph Truth Owner
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1. Title: "A Duel of Words: The Libel Case Between Henry Labouchere and Edward Levy-Lawson" This caricature, created by Terry Parker and published in 1881, offers a humorous commentary on the infamous libel case between Henry Du Pre Labouchere and Edward Levy-Lawson. At the heart of this legal battle was the proprietor and editor of Truth magazine, Henry Labouchere, and the proprietor of the Daily Telegraph, Edward Levy-Lawson. The image depicts Labouchere, dressed in Victorian attire, holding a quill pen instead of a gun, as he faces off against an exaggerated and comically menacing figure of Edward Levy-Lawson, brandishing two guns. The caption above reads, "Does Mr. Pottinger, or any other sane person, believe that Mr. Labouchere would have risked his life by fighting a duel?" The context of this caricature stems from a libel case that arose from an article published in Truth magazine, which accused Levy-Lawson of bribing a Member of Parliament. In response, Levy-Lawson issued a writ for the arrest of Labouchere, challenging him to a duel. However, Labouchere, a known pacifist, refused to engage in such a confrontation and instead chose to defend himself in court. The caricature cleverly highlights the absurdity of the situation, with Labouchere's peaceful and intellectual demeanor contrasted with Levy-Lawson's aggressive and violent appearance, holding guns. This image serves as a testament to the power of the press and the importance of freedom of speech during the 1880s, when libel cases were common and the role of journalists was under scrutiny.
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