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Sir John Tenniel.
Карикатуры
by
Sir John Tenniel
Selected from the Pages of “PUNCH.”
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Предисловие.
НАСТОЯЩИЙ сборник карикатур сэра Джона Тенниела задуман как подборка наиболее памятных работ, появившихся на страницах «Панча» за последние 50 лет. Первая карикатура в сборнике датирована 1851 годом, а последняя — это финальная карикатура сэра Джона Тенниела от января 1901 года. К ним даны краткие пояснительные примечания, однако, поскольку большинство из них, пожалуй, будут излишни для тех, кто знаком с самими карикатурами, они были сгруппированы вместе и объединены с оглавлением в начале тома, где к ним можно легко обратиться.
Март, 1901 г.
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May Day, 1851 2-3
The Great Exhibition of All Nations was opened in Hyde Park on May Day, 1851, by the Queen and the Prince Consort.
The Bear and the Bees.—A New Version of an Old Story 4
The invasion of Turkey by the Russian forces had been met by an unexpected resistance, and had aroused the hostility of the European Powers.
What Nicholas Heard in the Shell 5
The Emperor Nicholas of Russia had provoked a declaration of war by England and France, and his armies had already suffered several defeats.
The British Lion’s Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger 6-7
The horrible misdeeds of the native Indian soldiers after the Mutiny aroused throughout the country an uncontrollable desire for revenge.
The Quaker and the Bauble 8
Mr. Bright, at this time, in his zeal for Parliamentary Reform, was unsparing in his attacks upon the Landed Interest and the Aristocracy.
John Bull Guards his Pudding 9
This year marks the formation of the Volunteer force, which elicited an enthusiastic response from all classes.
Dame Cobden’s New Pupil 10
Richard Cobden was the means of procuring a Treaty of Commerce between France and England—beneficial to both countries.
Lyndhurst as Nestor rebukes the Chiefs 11
Lord Lyndhurst—the Nestor of the House of Lords—in a speech of great power reproved the Government for their neglect of the Navy.
Right Leg in the Boot at Last 12
Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia, was patriotically urged by General Garibaldi to aid in the liberation of the Italian Peninsula.
New Elgin Marbles 13
Lord Elgin, having with the English and French forces occupied Pekin, compelled the Chinese Emperor to pay the indemnity for the last war.
“Beggar my Neighbour” 14
The Emperor Napoleon was making great additions to the French Navy, provoking a corresponding increase by Great Britain.
Papal Allocution.—Snuffing out Modern Civilisation 15
Pope Pius the Ninth had issued an Allocution condemning without reserve all aspirations for Reform at home and abroad.
King Cotton Bound 16
The outbreak of the Civil War in the United States prevented the exportation of cotton, and produced great misery in our manufacturing districts.
Waiting for an Answer 17
The intrusion on a British ship by United States officials and the seizure therefrom of Envoys from the Southern States, led to a demand from Great Britain for their release.
Columbia’s Fix 18
The justice of Great Britain’s demand was eventually acknowledged by the United States, and the Envoys were set at liberty.
Peace 19
“Mr. Punch’s” design for a Colossal Statue, which ought to have been placed in the International Exhibition.
The “Sensation” Struggle in America
20
The Civil War in the United States was being conducted with great courage on both sides, and many bloody battles had been fought.
Britannia Discovering the Source of the Nile 21
The sources of the river Nile, which previously had been unknown, were discovered by two British travellers, Captains Speke and Grant.
At Home and Abroad 22-23
The Princess Alexandra of Denmark (now our Queen) made her entry into London amidst an amazing outburst of affection from all classes.
Miranda and Prospero 24
The signs of unrest amongst the European Nationalities were attributed to the unscrupulous policy of the Emperor of the French.
Shakspeare and the Pigmies 25
The celebration of the Tercentenary of the birth of Shakspeare was believed to have been productive of much self-advertisement amongst professional journalists.
The American Juggernaut 26-27
The long-continued intensity of the Civil War in the United States had been accompanied by enormous losses on both sides.
Britannia Sympathises with Columbia 28
The murder of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, after the conclusion of the Civil War, evoked widespread feelings of sympathy from all classes of society.
Vulcan’s Best Customer 29
The overmastering success of the Prussian Needle-gun in the Austro-Prussian War had given an immense impetus to the manufacture of arms of precision.
Gladiators preparing for the Arena 30-31
The Conservatives being at this time in office, Parliament opened with indications of an unusual bitterness of party warfare.
“Onward!” 32
Impressed by the indications of unrest in France, the Emperor had proposed to grant a modified form of Constitutional Government.
France, Sept. 4, 1870 33
The surrender of the French Emperor at Sedan was followed by the fall of the Empire and the establishment of the Republic at Paris.
A Vision on the Way. “BEWARE!” 34-35
France had declared war against Germany, and the Emperor Napoleon and his son had left Paris to take command. The shade of the Great Napoleon forebodes the disasters which followed.
Versailles, Oct. 5, 1870 36
Versailles from this date became the head-quarters of the German army investing Paris, and the Prussian King was here proclaimed Emperor in Germany.
Ajax Defying the Lightning 37
Mr. Gladstone, after being defeated on the question of Abolition of Purchase, advised the Queen to put an end to purchase by Royal Warrant.
“Vae Victis!” 38-39
On March 1st, after the conclusion of Peace at Versailles, the German army marched into Paris.
Suspense 40
The country was in great anxiety on account of the critical condition of the Prince of Wales.
The Loving Cup 41
In respect to the “Alabama” Claims Great Britain was judged responsible for a sum of 15,500,000 dollars in gold, in full satisfaction of all claims.
Paradise and the Peri 42
The General Election had given the Conservatives a majority, and Mr. Disraeli became Premier for the second time.
Dearly Bought 43
Sir Garnet Wolseley’s march to Coomassie involved much loss of life, with little more result than the possession of the Umbrella, the symbol of Ashanti sovereignty.
The Damp Roman Candle 44
The fulminations of the Vatican against the Anti-Infallibility pamphlet of Mr. Gladstone had failed to produce the effect intended.
“Mosé in Egitto!!!” 45
Mr. Disraeli had successfully effected the purchase from the Khedive, for the sum of £4,000,000, of all his shares in the Suez Canal.
Waiting to be Won 46-47
An Arctic expedition in search of the North Pole, consisting of H.M. ships Alert and Discovery, had sailed on the 29th of May.
Stuck in the Mud 48
After the death of M. Thiers, Marshal MacMahon maintained a stubborn attitude; he was believed to be under the influence of reactionary advisers.
The “Pas de Deux!” 49
Upon their return from Berlin Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury were invested with the Order of the Garter.
Imperium et Libertas! 50-51
An adaptation of Lord Beaconsfield’s phrase, suggested by the state of things in Russia, where there had been another Nihilist attempt upon the life of the Emperor.
The School of Musketry 52
At the battle of Majuba Hill the Boers had shown their superiority in marksmanship. “Mr. Punch” points the lesson for the benefit of the Duke of Cambridge.
A Common Sorrow 53
General Garfield, President of the United States, had succumbed to the effect of the shot of the assassin Guiteau, who had fired at him on July 2nd.
“Out of the Wood!” 54-55
The Irish Land Bill, designed in the interests of Hibernia, after many difficulties had finally passed.
Change of Address 56
The new Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand were opened by Queen Victoria on the 4th December.
On the Trail 57
Seventeen persons suspected of complicity with the Phœnix Park murders had been arrested. There was a good hope of at length securing the clue to the series of crimes.
Snubbed! 58
An exchange of visits, the first for the last 200 years, had taken place between the German and Spanish Courts. This aroused jealousy in France, where the Spanish King had recently been rudely received.
“Mirage” 59
At this time General Gordon at Khartoum was isolated. His appeal for assistance and the opening of communications with Khartoum by the Suakin-Berber route, was still delayed.
“Mrs. Micawber” 60
This Cartoon refers to Mr. Gladstone’s vacillating Egyptian policy, and pictures him as “Micawber waiting for something to turn up.” The Liberal Party, however, like Mrs. Micawber, remained loyal to the Premier.
“Wait till the Clouds roll by” 61
Mr. Gladstone, burdened with political complications at home and abroad, ill-health and impaired voice, was resting and recruiting at Hawarden. The advice here tendered to him was the title of a popular song.
“Too Late!” 62
When Sir Charles Wilson at last succeeded in approaching Khartoum, the Mahdi’s flag was flying upon what had been Gordon’s citadel. Khartoum had fallen, and its dauntless defender with it.
“Only his Play” (!!!) 63
The Russians had attacked the Afghans at Penjdeh, and each side charged the other with provoking the conflict.
The Broken Covenant 64
On April 27 Mr. Gladstone made use of the above significant words with reference to an arrangement or covenant with Russia concerning Afghanistan, which Russia appeared to have broken.
Our Protean Premier! 65
On May 4 Mr. Gladstone removed all immediate fear of war, by announcing that Russia and England would resume negotiations for the delimitation of the Afghan frontier.
The “Irrepressible” Tourist 66
The occupation by Germany of the Caroline Islands had excited Spanish feeling. England, too, regarded with apprehension the active “Colonial Policy” of Bismarck at this time.
The Waits 67
At the end of the year, Lord Salisbury determined to remain in office, though left by the General Election in a minority.
The Grand Young Man!! 68
Lord Randolph Churchill had been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons in the new Salisbury Ministry.
Sink or Swim!!
69
Mr. Gladstone had introduced his Home Rule Bill, and had deliberately set his fortune and that of his party upon the policy thereby involved.
“1886” 70-71
This travesty depicts the retreat of the Liberal Party on the defeat of the second reading of Mr. Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill.
The Tempter 72
Certain Socialists and Anarchists had taken advantage of the prevailing poverty and lack of work to make inflammatory appeals to the unemployed.
Salisbury Sisyphus 73
Lord Salisbury had to face the difficulties of the Irish question—a task as formidable to him as to his predecessors.
“What of the Night?” 74-75
The action of Russia (the Great Northern Bear) in Bulgaria and elsewhere at this time seemed likely to involve a disturbance of the peace of Europe.
“Quite English, you know” 76
President Cleveland was at this time advocating in America the adoption of the English system of Free Trade.
Bear or Bug-Bear? 77
Russia, in consequence of her huge armaments and equivocal policy, seemed a standing menace to the peace of Europe.
In the Arena 78-79
The two sides are shown parading before the reassembling of Parliament—the Unionists (Tory and Liberal) under Lord Salisbury, the Home Rulers under Mr. Gladstone.
Germany, March 9, 1888 80
On this date Germany was plunged into mourning owing to the death of the Emperor William.
Consol-ation 81
Mr. Goschen’s National Debt Conversion Bill provided for the conversion of the 3 per cent. Stocks into a new Stock bearing 2-3/4 per cent. interest for fifteen years, and thereafter a guaranteed 2-1/2 per cent. for 20 years.
What next? 82
The popularity of General Boulanger suggested the idea that France was growing weary of a Republican “regime.”
“Panic amongst the Pigs!” 83
A Papal Rescript, condemning the Plan of Campaign and the practice of Boycotting, caused some excitement among the Irish Nationalists.
Plain English! 84
England was aggrieved by the action of Portugal in reference to the Delagoa Railway, and by insults to the British flag committed by the Portuguese.
From the Nile to the Neva 85
“And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour. And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage.”—EXODUS.
Dropping the Pilot 86-87
In consequence of disagreement with the German Emperor, Prince Bismarck resigned his post of Chancellor.
The McGladstone! 88
Mr. Gladstone had started for Midlothian to carry on another political campaign for the rallying of his forces.
“Separatists” 89
Owing to the scandal arising out of the O’Shea divorce case, Mr. Gladstone refused to co-operate any longer with Mr. Parnell as leading the Irish Home Rule Party.
Arbitration 90
The Americans claimed to make the Behring Sea a mare clausum, and it was thought advisable to establish a “close-time” for the seals.
“Retire!—What do you think?” 91
A rumour that Mr. Gladstone was about to retire from political life proved to be without foundation.
Coriolanus 92
Prince Bismarck had inspired in the columns of the Hamburger Nachrichten, incessant attacks upon the Imperial policy, and especially upon the proceedings of his successor, Caprivi.
“Advance, Australia!” 93
A scheme, advocated by Sir Henry Parkes, was under consideration for establishing “one great Union Government” amongst the Australian Colonies.
Mr. Punch’s Jubilee Pageant
94-95
In July “Mr. Punch” celebrated his Jubilee. The sketches surrounding the Pageant are of selected cartoons illustrating events ranging over 50 years.
“Turning the Tables” 96
The suggestion of “Turning the Tables” was that on this occasion the Man (France) was dancing to the tune of the Bear acting as leader.
“What will he do with it?” 97
It was hoped that some portion of the large Russian loan might be applied to the relief of misery rather than for war preparations.
Trying it on! 98
A rapprochement between Russia and Italy was considered likely to weaken the strength of the Triple Alliance.
The Coming of Ninety-Two 99
“Short-’anded” 100
“The whole legal machinery is out of gear, and the country is too busy to put it right.”—Law Times.
The Attack on the “Capital” 101
The Liberal Party, which had organised great public meetings in London, were making a determined effort to capture the Tory stronghold.
“Her Majesty’s Servants” 102-103
The Parliament opened for its last Session previous to the General Election in July, which gave Mr. Gladstone a small majority.
Younger than ever! 104
The great Liberal leader, who had been recruiting his health in the South of France, had returned and resumed the leadership.
The Dynamite Dragon 105
The Dynamitards had committed many outrages on the Continent, and the destruction of property by dynamite had been made a capital offence by the French Chamber.
The New “Queen of the May” 106
Incendiary Manifestoes having been issued by the French proletariat, it was feared that disturbances might ensue during the May Day celebrations on the Continent.
“When Greek meets Greek” 107
The two great leaders had issued stirring addresses to the constituencies, and were preparing to grapple for supremacy at the approaching General Election.
Mischief! 108
Mr. Labouchere’s promises of support to the Government were largely discounted by the report that he considered himself slighted at being left out of office.
A Pilgrim’s Progress 109
The Liberal leader was resolved to persevere with his Home Rule Bill, despite the lukewarm support of the Irish Nationalists and the fierce opposition of the Ulster Unionists.
Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman 110
The Ulster Defence Union had issued a Manifesto antagonistic to the Home Rule scheme, and mass meetings were held at Belfast and other parts of Ulster.
“The Minstrel Boy” 111
The Marquis of Salisbury had visited Belfast, and assisted in the demonstrations against the Home Rule Bill.
“Father William” 112
The German Army Bill, which had been vehemently opposed and rejected in the previous Parliament, was eventually passed.
The French Wolf and the Siamese Lamb 113
Disputes having arisen between the French and Siamese Governments concerning the boundary of the river Mekong, an ultimatum was sent by France and unconditionally accepted.
“Over the Hills and Far Away!” 114
The Premier had gone to Scotland for a well-earned holiday rest after his arduous exertions during the debates on the Second Home Rule Bill.
The “Forlorn Hope” 115
After the summary rejection of the Home Rule Bill by the Peers, the liberal Party were daily awaiting the signal for an attack on the House of Lords.
A Dirty Crossing 116
The management of the Bank of England had been freely criticised in the Press.
“Confidences” 117
There had been a debate in the Chamber of Deputies which provoked comparisons between the French and English Navies.
“Pluck’d!” 118
The Local Government Bill had been severely dealt with by the Lords in Committee, notably the clauses dealing with the Parish Councils.
Unarming 119
On March 1, 1894, Mr. Gladstone delivered his last speech in the House of Commons previous to his final retirement from political life.
Lemon-Squash
120
The Chancellor of the Exchequer increased the Income Tax from 7d. to 8d.
“Vive la République!” 121
A stringent anti-Anarchist Bill had been passed by the French Chamber after the assassination at Lyons of President Carnot.
Jap the Giant-Killer 122
In the war arising out of the Corean dispute between China and Japan, the Japanese forces gained easy victories, both on land and sea.
“Vested Interests” 123
The House of Lords had survived the repeated attacks made upon it, both in the Commons and by its own Members.
“All’s Well!” 124
The Russian Press at this time suggested that an Anglo-Russian understanding would be of great advantage to the two nations.
The New Passenger 125
The year 1894 had been marked by many dynamite outrages on the Continent, and specially by the assassination of President Carnot. The New Year opened under brighter auspices.