Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons
Title
Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons
Image: Caption: Fluellan.- Mr. Mackenzie. Pilstol.- Dr. Tupper.; Speech Bubble: What right have you to call ~~~ ~~~ lousy knave (.) That language is ~~~ sir.
Subject
Shakespeare play: Henry V
Description
The caricature was first published in Bengough's magazine 'Grip'. He states in the publication, "A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841": Mr. Mackenzie had been charged with nepotism in connection with the purchase of steel rails for the C.P.R.- the contract for the purchase having been awarded to a firm in which it was alleged the Premier's brother had an interest. This charge had been repeated frequently upon the hustings, although Mr. Mackenzie had demonstrated that it was unfounded. His explanation upon the floor of Parliament at this time gave the final death blow to the slander.
Creator
Bengough, John Wilson (Canadian Political Cartoonist, active 1873-1923)
Source
Taken from: A Caricature History of Canadian Politics: Events from the Union of 1841. Ed. John Bengough. Vol. 1. Toronto: Grip Printing, 1886. 295. Print.
Cataloguer: Jean-Sébastien Grenier
Publisher
Grip
Date
April 8, 1876 (first publication in Grip)
Format
caricatures
Language
English
Type
graphic design and illustration
Files
Collection
Citation
Bengough, John Wilson (Canadian Political Cartoonist, active 1873-1923), “Eating the Leek; or, "Henry V." As Lately Played in the Commons,” shakespeare400, accessed October 9, 2024, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/shakespeare400/items/show/2567.