Description: BULL AND HIS BURDENS [double-page cartoon]+ The Anglo-Zulu War was fought in 1879 between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Following the passing of the British North America Act of 1867 forming a federation in Canada, Lord Carnarvon thought that a similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the African Kingdoms, tribal areas and Boer republics in South Africa. Among the obstacles were the armed independent states of the South African Republic and the Kingdom of Zululand. + The Zulu War lasted a little over 5 months, from January 11 to July 4, 1879. This first Zulu War image above, by John Tenniel, shows a weary John Bull, mired in ‘HARD TIMES,’ bearing the burdens of (l. to r.) a Russian, an Afghan, an Egyptian, a Scot, an Irishman and a Zulu. And the ‘Phrase-Book’ below is devastatingly true. Deposed King Cetewayo was shamelessly exploited by advertisers, much as Geronimo would later appear in U.S. car ads.Illustrator: John Tenniel, from British Punch humor/satire magazine, Punch, February 8, 1879, pulled from a disbound volume, not a reprint. Size 10 1/2 x 16 inches, double page, including margins. Condition: very good -- centerfold as issued, but with no holes from staples or thread, although the center line still appears, ink number to far right inside he border lines, minor wear/soiling, overall bright and clean; in addition, I have humidified the page and flattened it for the best appearance and for framing; the backside is blank. Ships in a paper line plastic sleeve, rolled in a sturdy shipping tube. Over 4,500 Punch cartoons listed for sale (store category "Punch cartoons") -- humor, satire and propaganda; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. If buying more than one, please use 'Add to Basket' instead of 'Buy now' then hit "send total" so I can adjust the invoice for shipping. WHAT IS PUNCH?Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.Sir John Tenniel (1820 –1914) was an English illustrator, graphic humorist and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. Tenniel is remembered mainly as the principal political cartoonist for Punch magazine for over 50 years and for his illustrations to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871).
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
End Time: 2024-05-13T21:12:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: John Tenniel
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1879
Width (Inches): 16 inches
Color: Black and White
Date of Creation: 1902
Height (Inches): 10 1/2 inches
Style: Cartoon/ caricatures
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Anglo-Zulu War, British Imperialism
