A chronological set of Punch politcal cartoons. Many are political in nature: if you can decode the political meaning, or recognise the figures being depicted, please comment on the blog entry.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
July-Dec 1843, p49 - Capital and Labour (Cartoon No.V.)
I'm sure I recognise this from one of the lectures I've had. I'm sure it was by Leech (john??). It's a dig at the immorality of the capitalist system...note the rich at the top who make their money at the expensive of the poor below.
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I'm sure I recognise this from one of the lectures I've had. I'm sure it was by Leech (john??). It's a dig at the immorality of the capitalist system...note the rich at the top who make their money at the expensive of the poor below.
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