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Cartoon, An Easy Place
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Cartoon, An Easy Place
Cartoon, An Easy Place -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis relatively easy job as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was adopting the financial arrangements of the previous (Liberal) government, on the grounds that his party were in a minority, which gave the impression that he didn t have a very heavy workload. Date: 1852
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1850s 1852 Benjamin Chancellor Comment Conservative Disraeli Exchequer Minister Parliament Satire Satirical Symbolic Tory
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This satirical cartoon, titled "Cartoon, An Easy Place," was published in 1852 during the early years of the Victorian era in 19th century Britain. The cartoon depicts Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent Conservative and Tory politician, sitting comfortably in an easy chair with his feet up, reading a newspaper labeled "Liberal Finance." Disraeli had recently been appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer, a position he inherited from the outgoing Liberal government. The cartoonist uses symbolism and humor to comment on Disraeli's seemingly effortless job as Chancellor. Disraeli's relaxed posture and the caption "An Easy Place" suggest that the job was not as demanding as one might expect. The boy in the background, holding a broom and a shovel, symbolizes the hard labor and financial struggles that the common people faced during this period. The cartoon reflects the political climate of the time, with the Conservative Party in a minority in Parliament. Disraeli's decision to adopt the financial arrangements of the previous Liberal government was a pragmatic move, given the political circumstances. However, the cartoonist uses satire to poke fun at Disraeli and the perception that he had an easy job. The cartoon also highlights the role of political cartoons as a form of commentary and criticism during the 1850s. They provided a platform for artists to express their opinions on current events and political figures, often in a humorous and symbolic way. This cartoon, in particular, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of 19th century Britain and the role of satire in shaping public opinion.
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