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Cartoon, Good-Bye! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
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Cartoon, Good-Bye! (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Good-Bye! Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli says goodbye to his political rival, William Gladstone, who was giving up the leadership of the Liberal Party, and not intending to appear much in Parliament during the 1875 sessions. Gladstone had already published a pamphlet challenging the Popes claim to infallibility, and was about to publish a second one defending the first pamphlet against various criticisms it had attracted. (Gladstone would return to politics later.) Date: 1875
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This cartoon from 1875, titled "Good-Bye!", captures the historic moment when Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli bids farewell to his long-standing political rival, William Gladstone. The image depicts Disraeli, wearing a top hat and holding a bag, extending his hand in a friendly gesture as Gladstone, also in a top hat and overcoat, turns away from Parliament with a stack of papers in hand. At the time, Gladstone was relinquishing his leadership of the Liberal Party, having already published a controversial pamphlet challenging the Pope's claim to infallibility. He was about to release a second pamphlet defending his initial publication against various criticisms. Despite his departure from active politics, Gladstone would later return to the scene, further fueling the intense rivalry between him and Disraeli. This cartoon, published in Punch magazine during the Victorian era, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of 1870s Britain. The intricate details and expressive body language of the two politicians convey the complex dynamics of their relationship and the significance of their ideological differences. The image remains an intriguing piece of historical art that continues to captivate viewers with its insight into the world of 19th-century British politics.
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