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Cartoon, The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)
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Cartoon, The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Winning Stroke -- a satirical comment on the Conservative Partys success in the recent General Election, depicting Benjamin Disraeli as a rower who believes that he has benefited from sliding seats (ie, redistribution of parliamentary seats), as well as recent licensing legislation and the introduction of the secret ballot. Date: 1874
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1874 Benjamin Boating Conservative Disraeli Election Electoral Majority Minister Prime Publican Rowing Sportsman Sportsmen Success Tory Victory
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The Winning Stroke - Disraeli's Triumphant Election Victory
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In this satirical cartoon from 1874, titled "The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)," Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister, is depicted as a triumphant rower, confidently gliding his boat towards the finish line. The cartoon is a commentary on Disraeli's recent success in the General Election, which saw the Conservative Party secure a significant majority and form a stable government. Disraeli's boat is filled with symbols of the Conservative Party's achievements during the election. The seats in the boat represent the redistribution of parliamentary seats, which had been implemented to give rural areas more representation in Parliament. The oars in the boat symbolize the recent licensing legislation, which had been controversial but ultimately popular with the public. And the secret ballot, introduced in 1872, is represented by a ballot box at the finish line. Disraeli's expression is one of satisfaction and pride, as he basks in the glow of his party's victory. The publican on the riverbank, wearing a top hat and holding a glass of ale, cheers him on, representing the support of the working-class voters who had helped secure the Conservative Party's victory. The cartoon's title, "The Winning Stroke," is a playful reference to the idea that Disraeli had "benefited from sliding seats," a term used in rowing to describe the adjustment of seats to improve the boat's balance and efficiency. In this context, it is a metaphor for the redistribution of seats in Parliament, which had helped the Conservatives win the election. Overall, "The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)" is a charming and insightful depiction of Disraeli's election victory and the factors that contributed to it. The cartoon captures the spirit of the 1870s Victorian era, with its focus on politics, sports, and the changing social landscape of the time.
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