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Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan stands between the Russian bear, jaws dripping with saliva, and the British lion with teeth bared. The quote from the Times newspaper below reads: At this moment it has been decided to invade the Ameers territory, we are acting in pursuance of a policy which in its intention has been uniformly friendly to Afghanistan. The Ameer had recently turned the British envoy Chamberlain away from the entrance to the Kyber Pass but had admitted the Russians to Kabul. He was asked to apologise and permit a permanent British mission which he refused to do, and so war began in November. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 30, 1878
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Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain In this photo print, created by Joseph Swain in 1878, we are transported to a tumultuous moment in history. The Ameer of Afghanistan finds himself caught between two formidable forces - the Russian bear and the British lion. With jaws dripping with saliva, the Russian bear represents a looming threat, while the teeth-bared British lion symbolizes an imminent danger. The quote from The Times newspaper below sheds light on the political backdrop of this allegorical scene. It reveals that despite intentions of friendship towards Afghanistan, Britain had decided to invade the Ameer's territory due to his refusal to apologize and permit a permanent British mission. Through this black and white cartoon-like illustration, Swain captures not only the complex dynamics of international relations but also highlights themes of loyalty and betrayal among friends turned foes. The engraving serves as a satirical commentary on foreign policy during the 19th century. It portrays a worried male figure representing Amir Sher Ali Khan amidst weapons and symbols of power. This heritage image partnership between Amir Sher Ali Khan, John Tenniel, Joseph Swain, and Sir Neville Chamberlain offers us a glimpse into historical events that shaped nations' destinies. It reminds us that even friendships can be fragile when politics come into play.
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