Spotprent op Lord Ashley Possibly 1844 - 1845

"Spotprent op Lord Ashley" (circa 1844-45) is a satirical print by John Doyle (1797-1868) depicting Lord Ashley (later the Earl of Shaftesbury) as a cat surrounded by other animal-like figures, including a rabbit, birds, and a monkey. Doyle, known for his political cartoons, uses this piece to lampoon Ashley's social reform efforts, particularly his work in improving conditions for working-class children. The print is a powerful example of the use of satire to critique political and social issues. The Rijksmuseum's copy of this print is 300 mm in height and 445 mm in width.