Marriage of the Earl of Beaconsfield and Miss Cyprus, observed by Mr Gladstone, from a contemporary cartoon.
Creator:
Jaucastis, J.
Date:
1878
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Inscriptions:
Printed below the image: Mariage of the Earl of Beaconsfield and Miss Cyprus, observed by Mr Gladstone, from a contemporary cartoon.'
Description:
In a humorous vein, the cartoon portrays the acquisition of Cyprus by Britain in the form of a merry marriage between Disraeli and Miss Cyprus. Gladstone, the head of the Liberal opposition bears witness to the conjugal union which is set against the British flag spread over the island.
Dimensions:
30 x 20 cm
Signature(s):
Unsigned
Identifier:
PNT-00650
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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