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A Growl for Poland, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
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A Growl for Poland, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
A Growl For Poland, 1863. Mr. Bull. Ah, Old Dog - You d Like To Have Another Run At That Bear, Wouldn t You; But You Won t This Time. The Russians, represented here by the Russian Bear, had launched a campaign of conscription in Poland. Lord Napier, the British Ambassador at St Petersburg, commented that it was designed solely to confine the potential for Polands revolution within the Russian army. After some 2, 500 young men had been conscripted by Russian police agents and soldiers in one day, there was a Polish rebellion. Here, the Bear brandishes a gun at the shackled Poland, while John Bull and the British bulldog look on. Britain was preserving neutrality. From Punch, or the London Charivari, Februrary 21, 1863
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A Growl for Poland, 1863
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is a powerful political cartoon captured by artist John Tenniel. The print depicts the tense relationship between Russia and Poland during the 19th century. In this allegorical representation, the Russian Bear symbolizes the oppressive force of Russia, while Poland is depicted as a shackled figure. The caption highlights the context behind this artwork - the Russian campaign of conscription in Poland. Lord Napier's observation that it aimed to confine any potential revolution within the Russian army adds depth to understanding this image. As tensions escalated, a Polish rebellion erupted after thousands of young men were forcefully conscripted. Amidst these events, Britain maintained neutrality represented by John Bull and his loyal bulldog companion. They watch on as the Bear brandishes a gun at captive Poland. The use of satire in this cartoon emphasizes Britain's stance on preserving neutrality rather than intervening in foreign conflicts. Tenniel's engraving skillfully captures various elements such as weapons, chains, collars, and cross-dressing figures to convey complex themes like politics and warfare. The monochrome black-and-white style adds gravitas to this historical piece. This print serves as an important heritage image that sheds light on significant moments in history while showcasing Tenniel's artistic prowess in capturing political commentary through visual storytelling.
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