New crowns for old ones! : (Aladdin, adapted) / JT [monogram] ; Swain sc.
Published / Created:
[London] : [Punch Publications Ltd.], April 15, 1876.
Physical Description:
1 print : wood engraving ; sheet 26 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin Filler.
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
This print depicts Disraeli crowning Victoria as Empress of India following the Royal Titles Act of 1876. Disraeli is depicted in the dress of Aladdin, from Arabian Nights.
Subject Terms:
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819–1901 -- Caricatures and cartoons. | Disraeli, Benjamin, 1804–1881 -- Caricatures and cartoons. | Aladdin (Legendary character) | Arabian nights | Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837–1901.