An Enfant Prodigue

DESCRIPTION: This image is a satirical 19th-century political cartoon titled An "Enfant Prodigue", published as part of a Truth Christmas number (dated December 25, 1891).Overview of the Cartoon The Title: "Enfant Prodigue" translates from French as the "prodigal child" or prodigal son. The Scene: It portrays a domestic or office interior where a disheveled figure (resembling a clown or harlequin) is rummaging through a cabinet labeled with financial or geographical names like Uruguay and Argentine, while an older woman and a stern-looking man look on disapprovingly. Context: The weekly magazine Truth, founded by Henry Labouchère in 1877, frequently featured biting political and financial caricatures in its special holiday numbers, often lampooning contemporary economic scandals, foreign investments, or political figures of the early 1890s. See also #2164 STYLE:Magazine print COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 30 x 19.5 CREATORS: PUBLICATION: Truth PUBLISHER: DATE: 1891 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Satire PACKAGE: Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.