Political Kidnapping

Political Kidnapping

John Tenniel

1866

Wood engraving

Punch (16 February 1867)

Mrs. Russell. “Hi! Help! Ple-eee-ece! She’s a takin’ away me che-ild!.”

Signed with monogram lower left.

Like his March cartoon in which Tenniel depicts Russell complaining that Disraeli has poached his game, this one comments upon Tory co-option of a major Liberal political goal. — George P. Landow

  • Great Poaching Affray on Liberal Premises
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