Irish Stew: Not All Hot – Rather Too Much So 1835 - 1845

"Irish Stew: Not All Hot – Rather Too Much So" is a satirical cartoon by Mssrs. Fores, created between 1835 and 1845. The artwork is a political commentary on the "Irish Stew," a metaphor for the political landscape of Ireland at the time. The cartoon depicts a group of men gathered around a table, seemingly enjoying a meal. The central figure, labeled "Stew for the Normans," is a large pot of stew, which serves as a symbol of Irish nationalism. The other figures, likely representatives of the British ruling class, are depicted as enjoying the "stew" while a figure in the background attempts to add more ingredients, suggesting an attempt to manipulate the political situation. The artwork, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, uses humor and exaggeration to critique the complex political dynamics of 19th-century Ireland.