Spotprent met Lord Palmerston Possibly 1845 - 1848

This satirical lithograph by John Doyle, created between 1845 and 1848, depicts Lord Palmerston, a British statesman, addressing a group of men with a large cannon pointing at a table. The work is known as "Spotprent met Lord Palmerston" and is a prime example of political cartooning, using humor and exaggeration to criticize Palmerston's foreign policy. The title "Great cry & Little Wool" further emphasizes this critique, referencing the perceived ineffectiveness of Palmerston's actions. The work can be found in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the institution's diverse collection of 19th-century British art.