Rare British Cartoon 1894: ANGLO - RUSSIAN RELATIONS Cooperation IMPERIALISM

Description: SOURCE: This is an original cartoon from Punch magazine, drawn by John Tenniel and published in woodcut December 1, 1894; pulled from the magazine, original not a modern reproduction. Full size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders. Condition: excellent -- bright and clean, no handling wear, paper lays flat for easy framing; backside is blank. Includes an accompanying page with related poem; above this is an illustration by George du Maurier. "ALL'S WELL!" British Lion and Russian Bear (together) "What a pity we didn't know each other before!" ["Several Russian newspapers publish articles...declaring that an Anglo-Russian understanding would be of enormous advantage to the respective interests of the two nations, beside promoting European peace" -- The Times.--Although Britain had serious disagreements with Russia regarding Russia's threat to the Ottoman Empire, and perhaps even to India, tensions were much lower in the Far East. London tried to maintain friendly relations in the 1860-1917 period and did reach a number of accommodations with Russia in northeastern Asia. Both nations were expanding in that direction. Russia built the Trans-Siberian Railway in the 1890s, and the British were expanding their large-scale commercial activities in China using Hong Kong, and the treaty ports of China. Russia sought a year-round port south of its main base in Vladivostok. The key ingredient was that both nations were more for fearful of Japanese plans than they were of each other; they both saw the need to collaborate. Over 3,500 Punch cartoons listed for sale, store category "Punch Cartoons"; combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. WHO IS THE ARTIST? 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).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.

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Location: Milton, Vermont

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