“The Russian Pig. A Study at the International Cattle Show” (“Fun” 1878)

The Russian Pig. A Study at the International Cattle Show

Gordon Thomson (fl. 1866-1886)

Wood engraving by the Dalziels

Fun (11 December 1878)

While Gladstone in the garb of a farmer looks on sourly near a sign that proclaims, “Breeder [Csar] Nicholas sold to Old Nick [the Devil],” a dapper Disraeli pokes the Russian Bear-Pig, who is wallowing in falsehoods and evasions, while Britannia turns away in disgust: “Disgusting animal!” But all his wallowing in the diet won’t save his bacon.”

Courtesy of the Suzy Covey Comic Book Collection in the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida.

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