We Gladstone / Gummidge

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We Gladstone / Gummidge

WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister depicted as Mrs Gummidge, " thinking of the old un", alias the departed Disraeli Date: 1809 - 1898

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1809 1898 Alias Caricatures Departed Depicted Disraeli Ewart Gladstone Knitting Liberal Minister Pipe Prime Stew Thinking

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing and humorous political cartoon, titled "We Gladstone, or 'Mrs. Gummidge,' Thinking of the Old Un - alias the Departed Disraeli," dates back to the late 19th century. The cartoon depicts William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent Liberal MP and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, portrayed as Mrs. Gummidge, a character from the novel "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens. Gladstone is shown sitting in a chair, knitting, with a pipe in hand, deep in thought. The "old un" referred to in the title is Benjamin Disraeli, a former Conservative Prime Minister who had recently passed away. The use of the Mrs. Gummidge character is a clever caricature that highlights the contrasting personalities and political ideologies of Gladstone and Disraeli. Mrs. Gummidge is known for her thrift and her concern for the welfare of others, which is juxtaposed with Disraeli's more flamboyant and aristocratic demeanor. By depicting Gladstone as Mrs. Gummidge, the cartoonist is suggesting that Gladstone, like the character, is thinking about the past and the departed Disraeli with a sense of nostalgia and perhaps even a touch of longing. The addition of the Russian stew pot on the stove adds an interesting layer to the image. It may be a reference to the ongoing tensions between Russia and the UK during this period, or it could simply be a humorous touch to emphasize the homely and comforting image of Mrs. Gummidge. This historical print offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural climate of the late 19th century, and serves as a reminder of the power of satire and caricature in shaping public opinion and engaging with important political issues.

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