Under the greenwood tree
Shemus.
[graphic] /
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| Summary: | Depicts David Lloyd George sitting against a tree and a copy of the Freeman's Journal is on the ground, under Lloyd George's foot. The face of Hamar Greenwood is protruding from the tree. In the background a large sign reads: "The truth about Ireland. Read the Freeman's Journal". |
| In collection: | Shemus Cartoon Collection |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
30th April 1921.
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| Notes: | Shemus was a pseudonym used by Ernest Forbes. Title, date and caption appear in pencil on reverse. Title is also handwritten above the image. Caption reads: The spirit of the wood: "Keep your foot on it David." Lloyd George: "But it's not comfortable. I get pins and needles." Unpublished caption is handwritten below the image and reads: Lloyd George: "We've got at the truth at last!" And the Greenwood tree shook itself with laughter. 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, 30th April 1921. Physical description: 1 drawing : ink and crayon, col; image 31 x 29 cm., on sheet 35 x 30 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 76 |
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