The Lion's Share 1838

"The Lion's Share" (1838) is a satirical cartoon by John Doyle, a prominent English caricaturist of the 19th century. The print features a lion with a human face and body, representing a powerful figure, likely a political leader, demanding the majority of the spoils from a fox and a donkey. The scene is a commentary on the unequal distribution of wealth and power, a common theme in Doyle's work. The satirical nature of the work is apparent in the human-like features of the lion and the speech bubble that reads, "If you are a part of a lion, how did you become a donkey?" This poignant critique of social injustice was widely appreciated by audiences of the time.