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Black Sheep, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
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Black Sheep, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
Black Sheep, 1874. This cartoon shows the Archbishop of Canterbury rooting out the black sheep from amongst his flock and sending them back towards Rome. The sheep are labelled Ritualism and he has a staff labelled Worship Regulation Bill. This relates to the Bill recently introduced by the Archbishop called the Bill for the Better Administration of the Law respecting Public Worship. In particular, this Bill was designed to prevent the practice of Romanish ritual in Anglican services. From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 23, 1874
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This print titled "Black Sheep, 1874" by Joseph Swain captures a powerful metaphorical representation of the Archbishop of Canterbury's efforts to root out and send back the black sheep within his flock towards Rome. The cartoon depicts the sheep labeled as Ritualism being guided away from Anglican services using a staff labeled Worship Regulation Bill. This satirical illustration directly relates to the recently introduced Bill for the Better Administration of the Law respecting Public Worship by the Archbishop, aimed at preventing Romanish rituals in Anglican practices. The image showcases an intriguing blend of elements including animal symbolism, agriculture, and religious themes. With its monochrome aesthetic and intricate engraving style, this nineteenth-century artwork carries both historical significance and artistic excellence. Created by renowned artists John Tenniel and Joseph Swain for Punch magazine in May 1874, this print serves as a thought-provoking commentary on Christianity during that era. It reflects societal tensions surrounding religious practices while also highlighting political undertones through its depiction of power dynamics between church authorities. As we delve into this heritage image partnership between Tenniel and Swain, we are reminded of their exceptional talent in capturing complex ideas through visual storytelling. This particular piece continues to resonate with viewers today due to its timeless relevance concerning faith, conformity, and individuality within organized religion.
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