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Will He Clear It?, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Will He Clear It?, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Will He Clear It?, 1873. The horse being ridden by Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, approaches the stone wall entitled Irish Education. He has already cleared similar walls entitled Irish Land, and Irish Church. Irish affairs had certainly occupied much of Gladstones time in office but this particular cartoon relates to Gladstones attempts to push through his Irish University Bill. This was intended to remove religious discrimination from education, but was thoroughly opposed by the various religious factions, particularly by Irish Catholics. Gladstones subsequent defeat by three votes is reflected in a similar cartoon entitled Come a Cropper. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 15, 1873
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The print titled "Will He Clear It?, 1873" captures a pivotal moment in British political history. Depicting Liberal Prime Minister Mr Gladstone on horseback, the image symbolizes his attempt to overcome the obstacle of religious discrimination in education through his Irish University Bill. As he approaches the stone wall labeled "Irish Education" it becomes evident that this challenge is no easy feat. Gladstone had already successfully cleared walls representing other contentious issues such as Irish Land and Irish Church, but this particular cartoon emphasizes the fierce opposition he faced from various religious factions, particularly Irish Catholics. The defeat of Gladstone's bill by a narrow margin is reflected in another cartoon entitled "Come a Cropper". This monochrome engraving serves as a metaphor for the struggle between politics and religion during this era. It highlights not only Gladstone's determination to achieve equality in education but also the deep divisions within society at that time. The image showcases Joseph Swain's artistic talent and John Tenniel's skillful creation of political cartoons for Punch magazine. It offers valuable insight into 19th-century British politics, shedding light on important themes such as poverty, peasant life, and the power dynamics between politicians and religious institutions. Overall, this historical print provides a glimpse into an intense period of social change and ideological conflict surrounding education reform in Britain.
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