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Creator:
Swain, Joseph, 1820–1909
Title(s):
New crowns for old ones! : (Aladdin, adapted) / JT [monogram] ; Swain sc.
Published/Created:
[London] : [Punch Publications Ltd.], April 15, 1876.
Physical Description:
1 print : wood engraving ; sheet 26 x 20 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
In Process
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler
[Request]
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
This print depicts Disraeli crowning Victoria as Empress of India following the Royal Titles Act of 1876. Disraeli is depicted in the dress of Aladdin, from Arabian Nights.
Subject Terms:
Aladdin (Legendary character)
Arabian nights
Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804–1881 -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837–1901.
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901 -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Form/Genre:
Cartoons (Commentary)
Periodical illustrations.
Wood engravings -- 1876.
Contributors:
Tenniel, John, 1820–1914, artist.
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