The Liberator
Shemus.
[graphic] /
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| Summary: | Depicts David Lloyd George and a cloaked female figure outside of Brixton prison. The figure is most likely a representation of Ireland in mourning following the death of Terence MacSwiney, Lord Mayor of Cork. |
| In collection: | Shemus Cartoon Collection |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
26th October 1920.
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| Notes: | Shemus was a pseudonym used by Ernest Forbes. Title, date and caption appear in pencil on reverse. Caption reads: The Figure: "Hush, little man. You know how to live, but my concern is with one greater than thou - one who knows how to die." Terror and discord: the Shemus cartoons in the Freeman's Journal, 1920-1924 by Felix M. Larkin. Dublin: A&A Farmar, 2009. The reign of terror: the Freeman's Journal 1920-1921 by Shemus. Dublin: Freeman's Journal, 1922. Published in: The Freeman's Journal, 26th October 26th 1920. Published in: Weekly Freeman, 30th October, 1920 Physical description: 1 drawing : ink and crayon, col ; 36 x 31 cm. more |
| Contained in: | Forms part of: The Shemus Cartoon Collection. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
| Call Number | View In | Collection |
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PD 4309 TX 49 |
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Prints & Drawings |
