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Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Master Ritchies Easter-Egg, 1888. This cartoon shows Charles Thomson Ritchie, a member of the Conservative party. He had recently introduced a new Local Government Bill. The way he tackled the massive amount of paperwork and administration involved won him the admiration even of the Opposition party. The only people to disapprove of the Bill were his own old style Conservative colleagues. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 31, 1888
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Master Ritchie's Easter-Egg, 1888 - A Symbol of Administrative Brilliance
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. In this print titled "Master Ritchie's Easter-Egg" we are transported back to the year 1888, a time when politics and satire intertwined in the most delightful manner. The artist behind this masterpiece is Joseph Swain, who skillfully captures the essence of Charles Thomson Ritchie, a prominent member of the Conservative party. Ritchie had recently introduced a groundbreaking Local Government Bill that revolutionized administrative procedures. His ability to tackle mountains of paperwork and navigate complex bureaucracy won him not only admiration from his political rivals but also from members of the Opposition party. However, as depicted in this cartoon, it was his own old-fashioned Conservative colleagues who disapproved of his innovative legislation. Swain's caricature brilliantly portrays Ritchie as a statesman engulfed by an enormous egg symbolizing both power and fragility. The monochrome engraving adds depth to the image while emphasizing its historical significance. As we gaze upon this black-and-white snapshot from the nineteenth century, we are reminded of how political landscapes have evolved over time. This print serves as a testament to Ritchie's visionary leadership and enduring legacy within British politics. It encapsulates an era where concepts such as admiration, conservatism, and progress collided amidst intricate webs of power dynamics. Let us cherish this heritage image partnership between Charles Thomson Ritchie, John Tenniel (the renowned illustrator), and Joseph Swain for providing us with an
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