Caricature of W E Gladstone and his son Herbert
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Caricature of W E Gladstone and his son Herbert
Caricature of W E Gladstone training his son Herbert (1854-1930) for parliament. The Cabinet Trick -- Bringing Him Up to the Business. Herbert had become private secretary to his father in 1880, and was elected Liberal MP for Leeds. He became a junior Lord of the Treasury in 1881.
1881
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1881 Bringing Bryan Business Cabinet Elected Entracte Gladstone Herbert Junior Leeds Liberal Minister Parliament Politicians Private Secretary Treasury Trick
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This delightful caricature captures the playful yet instructive dynamic between former British Prime Minister William E. Gladstone and his son, Herbert, during the late 1880s. In the image, Gladstone is depicted as a seasoned politician, skillfully manipulating a miniature cabinet of wooden figures, while his young son, Herbert, eagerly observes and learns the tricks of the political trade. At the time, Herbert had recently become a private secretary to his father in 1880, and just a year later, in 1881, he was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Leeds. This caricature, titled "The Cabinet Trick -- Bringing Him Up to the Business," humorously illustrates the way in which Gladstone was passing on his political wisdom and experience to his son, preparing him for a successful career in government. The political climate of the 1880s was a time of significant change and upheaval, with various political parties vying for power and influence. The Liberal Party, led by Gladstone, was a major force in British politics, and Herbert's election to Parliament marked an important moment in the continuity of the party's leadership. The caricature also features other prominent political figures of the era, including Alfred Bryan, adding to the lively and satirical atmosphere of the image. Overall, this charming print offers a unique glimpse into the world of Victorian politics and the ways in which political knowledge and experience were passed down from one generation to the next.
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