international relations

Cas du manifeste du Duc de Brunswick

Print shows four figures representing foreign nations responding unfavorably to the manifesto issued by the Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg on July 25 1792. A fifth figure representing Fame (an angel with trumpe... More

John Bull triumphant. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Brit...

Print shows a bull tossing a Spaniard into the air, the Earl of Bute, Lord North, and the Earl of Mansfield are attempting to hold it back by pulling on its tail; a Frenchman and America (represented by a Nativ... More

The British lion engaging four powers, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a lion confronting a spaniel, representing Spain, a fighting cock, representing France, a rattlesnake, representing America, and a pug dog, representing Holland. Catalogue of prints and drawings in... More

L'Ordre et la marche des puissances coalisees contre la France / compo...

Print shows an allegorical female figure riding in a chariot drawn by mules with the crowned heads of kings of various European countries; it is following three hags leading the way to the temple of folly in th... More

The purchase of Cuba pictorially considered, after the passage of the ...

Illustration with 9 scenes showing effects on America of annexation of Cuba including an increase in size and amount of cigars smoked, babies eating oranges and bananas, the U.S. Treasury depleted, and bullfigh... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Two kinds of fool Americans / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows Puck standing between two views of Americans depicted on large sheets of paper; on the left are "The Jingoes" identified as "Reid, Frye, Hoar, [and] Lodge" among others, Reid carries a flag that sta... More

Help wanted / C.J. Taylor. - Victorian era public domain image

Print shows an elderly woman as Britannia standing at the "European Intelligence Office" seeking help from a group of women, labeled "Italy, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Spain, [and] La France" and one unidentified... More

The jingo bully / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows a large angry man wearing a hat labeled "Jingo", shaking his fist at a cluster of rulers labeled "Turkey, Germany, England, Italy, Japan, [and] Spain" standing on a tiny piece of land labeled "Europ... More

The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.

Print shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and Meiji, Emperor of Japan, standing beneath a flag labeled "Open Door Policy", in a tug of war contest for "Trade Supremacy" with "Russia" (Nicholas II), "Germany" (Willia... More

The jilted fiancée / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Print shows a dejected female figure labeled "France", wearing a phrygian cap and a tri-color dress, sitting on a bench, watching as a tall, blond queen is escorted by "J.B." and "Russia"; there is a paper at h... More

The see-saw nations--The Anglo-Saxons balance of power / Victor Gillam...

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam and John Bull sitting at one end of the see-saw, while Turkey, Spain, China, France, Germany, and Russia struggle to stay on the other end, with "History" and a cannon as the fulcrum. ... More

"United we stand for civilization and peace!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull holding rifles with fixed bayonetts, standing atop a fortified barrier with the American and British flags behind them. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1109, (1898 June 8), cov... More

Too many friends / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows a woman representing China struggling with the Russian Bear, while the German emperor and a British diplomat implore Russia not to be so greedy and to share some of China with them. Uncle Sam... More

Puck magazine cover - A dangerous firecracker / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France, Austria, Japan, and John Bull, representing England, watching as the ruler of Russia lights the fuse of a large firecracker labeled "China." Illus. in: Puck, v... More

An unexpected and agreeable (?) discovery, Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows Theodore Roosevelt looking through a telescope at a glowing cloud "Resolutions Nov. 28 1902 for a Cuban reciprocity law" while Tasker Bliss places his hand over the lens of the telescope. Roosevel... More

Theodore Roosevelt - Sweetly monopolized, Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows a wealthy man "Sugar Trust" holding a cloth (?) labeled "Reciprocity" in his fist. Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne, a skeleton representing Cuba, and Theodore Roosevelt all pull on ... More

Cuban relief, U.S. labor laws ..., Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows Republican House Speaker Sereno Payne as a messenger delivering a sheet of paper "Cuban relief. U.S. labor laws. U.S. immigration law. 20% reduction reciprocity. April 1, '02" to a barefoot man "... More

[For better protection, wear blinders], Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows Theodore Roosevelt and Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne walking arm in arm between two billboards, "Help Cuba grant 25% reduction and double stock," and "Notice! Help Cuba remove Dutc... More

Too late / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a scene on a desolate shore where a woman labeled "France" is playing the role of Elsa in Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin, she is dancing with Edward VII, King of Great Britain who is playin... More

Puck magazine cover - Back from Bololand / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a large William H. Taft wearing a stars and stripes turban, with a large knife labeled "The Big Bolo" stuck in his belt, a notice attached stating "For Stand Patters"; he is speaking to a gro... More

Instead of intervening in Cuba and South America, why not ship the rev...

Illustration shows a ship at a loading dock in Cuba or South America where they are shipping their revolutions, with scenery, military equipment, and personnel, to Coney Island. There is organization and compos... More

For ways that are dark - Drawing. Public domain image.

Masked man with suitcase, "Dynamite, von Papen," accepting money from German diplomat (Johann von Bernstorff) approaching "White House" with paper reading: "The imperial government reiterates its belief in thos... More

Foreign trade zone no. 1 Staten Island, City of New York, opened Febru...

Poster for the City of New York Department of Docks, showing large ocean liner with the flags of many nations in background. Date stamped on verso: Jan 5 1939. F.H. La Guardia, Mayor - City of New York Departme... More

[President Roosevelt signing the declaration of war against Germany, D...

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, seated at desk, with four men standing behind him. Farm Security Administration and Office of War Information Collection (Library of Congress). Photograph by OWI. No. 17109-ZD.

Belle arti-gallerie politiche Beaux arts galeries politiques Grossi

Italian political cartoon shows Otto von Bismarck standing on the left with his arms spread wide and draped with a cape to obscure the view of statues in the "Salon Delle Republiche" gallery at a museum. Procee... More

Taming of the shrew: -Katharine & Petruchio; -The modern Quixotte, or,...

Cartoon shows Catherine II, faint and shying away from William Pitt, who appears as Petruchio, and Don Quixote on horseback (a lean and scarred George III whose authority has been usurped by Pitt), seated behin... More

New York Tribune, [newspaper]. June 16, 1860.

Picryl description: Public domain historic political document page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Down in the world / C. Hassman.

Illustration shows European leaders from England, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Germany, Austria, and Turkey, among the crowd enjoying the entertainments at the "Casino Del' Europe". Illus. in: Puck, v. 60, no... More

Boston Daily Journal, [newspaper]. May 3, 1865.

Picryl description: Public domain periodicals page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Sun, [newspaper]. April 27th, 1865.

Next! A president who "does" things / Bart.

Newspaper clipping of a cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt reading a book, "The situation in Morocco," while seated on an overturned coal pail containing a demon labeled "Coal Strike" and holding a banner readi... More

The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America / Pub. by...

Cartoon shows a Native, representing America, with a flag and liberty cap, rushing to the arms of Britannia, who holds a shield inscribed "George for Ever." A Spaniard and a Frenchman combine efforts to pull Am... More

The World, [newspaper]. June 9, 1864.

The Chicago Times, [newspaper]. June 12, 1865.

Picryl description: Public domain periodicals page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The British lion disarmed / McLoughlin R(?) sc. ; Th. Nast.

Columbia, holding clippers labeled "Alabama claims", is clipping the claws of the "British" lion; a British flag flies above a fort on cliff in the background with American ships at sea on the left. Illus. in: ... More

Thanksgiving / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows Uncle Sam, Columbia, and Puck sitting at a table, ready to enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner in a gallery with paintings on the wall in the background; Uncle Sam is gesturing toward these paintings... More

The angel of peace / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Otto von Bismarck standing in the middle of a seesaw that is resting on the back of "Turkey" who is being refreshed with "English Salts" by John Bull, a carpet bag at his feet filled with pap... More

Easter in the old-world barnyard - a new chicken hatched / Keppler.

Print shows a group of "fighting roosters" labeled "Russia, Germany, France, Austria, Italy, [and] England" standing around a chick labeled "Japan" from a newly hatched egg labeled "Chinese Japanese War"; the c... More

"Poor thing! - they have taken the life out of it!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows lame duck president Grover Cleveland and Secretary of State Richard Olney looking at a knocked-out document labeled "Arbitration Treaty" lying on a desk between them; John Sherman is looking in thro... More

A union in the interest of humanity - civilization - freedom and peace...

Poster showing personifications of America (Columbia and Uncle Sam) and Great Britain (Britannia and John Bull) holding hands in friendship, with vignettes of naval battles. Copyright by the Donaldson Litho Co.... More

Puck magazine cover - "Wireless telegraphy" / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull labeled "England" standing on a rock labeled "South Africa", holding a sword in one hand and a British flag labeled "Good Will" in the other; he is looking back at Uncle Sam who is standin... More

Not dead yet / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows the British Lion confronting two vultures labeled "France" and "Russia" who have come to see if the lion, labeled "England", is dead. Illus. in: Puck, v. 46, no. 1193 (1900 January 17), cent... More

Good government vs. revolution; - an easy choice / Keppler.

Illustration shows a well-dressed woman, holding a fan labeled "Cuba", accepting the arm of Uncle Sam rather than going over to a well-dressed Cuban man wearing a sash labeled "Revolution." Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

A troublesome egg to hatch / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the rulers of "Russia," "Germany," "Italy," "Austria," "France," and "England," as chickens trying to hatch a large egg labeled "China." A chicken labeled "Japan" stands in the background wit... More

It makes a difference where you are / Keppler.

Illustration shows President McKinley sitting on a chair with two paintings hanging on the wall behind him that illustrate the foreign policies of former presidents Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland. Harri... More

Strenuous justice - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon shows blindfolded Justice holding a scale labeled "Republican Administration." On the heavier side of the scale is a baby labeled "Sugar Trust" wearing a bracelet "12 1/2 [cent sign] and sucking on a bo... More

American sugar producers - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon shows Special Envoy to Cuba Tasker H. Bliss standing before an army of sugar beets. In the background a man "Sugar Refining Trust" watches with a smile. Bliss holds a rolled sheet of paper "Cuban recipr... More

Matemática diplomática - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon shows Special Envoy to Cuba Tasker Bliss wearing a sword "Reciprocity" showing a man "Cuba" a board with calculations showing that 20% for Cuba equals 70% for the United States. A vulture labeled "Anexi... More

The uplifting of Cuba - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon shows Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne and Republican Congressmen Robert Morris, Francis Griffith Newlands, Henry Allen Cooper, and James Albertus Tawney pulling on a rope to lift a bucket ... More

Getting their backs up / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a bull dog labeled "England", a whippet (or greyhound) labeled "Italy", and a dachshund labeled "Germany" gathered around a dish labeled "Preferred Claims" full of food labeled "Venezuela"; s... More

Los momentos de la conciencia "aprés mois le deluge" Tomas I y unico

Cartoon shows Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma sitting in a chair "Ejecutivo" (Executive). He holds a sheet of paper "Bliss-Palma Protocolo Anexionista Art. IV, Art. VIII." referring to portions of a propos... More

At present he works Bulgaria / Kep.

Illustration shows a puppeteer labeled "Russia" with marionettes labeled "Bulgaria" and "Macedonia" engaged in a sword fight; the Bulgarian puppet is about to cut the head off the Macedonian puppet who has drop... More

The humors, devil to-supress "kwai-danzi"

Print showing a young man representing Japan as the "God of Peace" holding aloft a man, probably Nicholas II, labeled Russia holding a white flag. Japan is standing on a damaged Russian battleship and a man wea... More

The bull in the China shop / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull as a bull in the "China Department" of a shop selling tablewares, he is charging a cabinet labeled "China Department" on the left, with dishes labeled "Port Arthur - Reserved for Russia", ... More

The Monroe doctrine - let Sam do it / Kep.

Illustration shows a resolute Uncle Sam as a soldier with rifle standing on a pile of money bags labeled "Financial Interests in South & Central America"; sleeping on the ground, using the bags as pillows, are ... More

An old game / L.M. Glackens. - An old book with a cartoon of a man and...

Illustration shows former president William H. Taft handing President Wilson an infant wrapped in clothing labeled "Mexican Situation", holding a knife in one hand, and shooting off a handgun. Caption: "Hold t... More

Nicholas of Montenegro / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Nikola I, of Montenegro, standing at a narrow mountain pass with two other men, facing an army composed of the leaders of "Austria, Italy, Germany, England, France, [and] Russia". Caption: T... More

Those idiotic Yankees - Drawing. Public domain image.

Uncle Sam with blinders and harness labeled "solemn assurances" leading German official, "Bernstorff"; diplomats, "Dumba" and "von Papen," watch from window labeled "Hyphen Club." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part... More

Momentaufnahme von Europa und Halbasien 1914 / W. Kaspar fec.

Print shows a map of Europe at the time of World War I with each country depicted as caricatures of their military, attitudes, or customs, in some cases as civilians or animals, for instance, England is represe... More

Decoration day in Washington - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Lusitania, slain by pirates, May 7, 1915" on gravestone in foreground and "May she rest in peace, compliments of the Kaiser [signed] von Bernstorff" on ribbon. "Here lies Arabic, murdered, Aug. 19, 1915 from v... More

Arabian nights Ed Valtman '61 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Editorial cartoon shows Egyptian President Gamal Nasser trying to prevent a beautiful Arab girl in traditional harem dress, labeled "Syria," from escaping from his tent (labeled "U.A.R."). In 1958, in the inte... More

La Segunda independencia

Picryl description: Public domain image related to Central America History, Aztec, Mesoamerica, Mexico, Pre-Columbus America free to use, no copyright restrictions.

African Liberation Day, May 26 - Posters Yanker Poster Collection

Monogram: T in circle; device: star. Gift: Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

For anti-imperialist solidarity, peace, and friendship XI World Festiv...

Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese dragon breathing fire on Soviet bear

Cartoon shows a huge dragon (labeled "China") with Mao Zedong's head breathing flames on a bear labeled with a hammer and sickle. Relations between the Soviet Union and China, the two great Communist superpowe... More

The Chicago Times, [newspaper]. June 20, 1865.

Picryl description: Public domain periodicals page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The Prussian prize-fighter and his allies attempting to tame imperial ...

Cartoon shows Catherine II and Frederick William II as pugilists, stripped to the waist with fists raised, on either side stand other European heads of state (behind Prussia are George III standing with Holland... More

Sina kurofune nihon shirofune -- buta no taibyō

Print shows, on top, a Japanese sailor holding a cannon barrel on the deck of a steamship and a small Chinese boat with a man in it, sinking; on bottom, three animals wearing suits, a pig dressed as an elderly ... More

She is getting too feeble to hold them / J.S. Pughe.

Cartoon showing the queen of Spain struggling to hold two strong boys "Cuba" and "Philippine Islands" trying to free themselves. Cover illus. for: Puck, Nov. 16, 1896, v. 40, no. 1028.

A sensitive plant - Drawing. Public domain image.

Uncle Sam carrying cactus in pot labeled "Mexican friendship." (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, March 24, 1916, p. 5.

New York Times, [newspaper]. April 18, 1865.

Black mourning border employed.

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; ...

A War of 1812 satire on Anglo-American and Franco-American relations. England's "lesson" is about the seriousness of American determination to maintain freedom on the high seas, while France is warned of Yanke... More

An English jack-tar giving monsieur a drubbing

Cartoon showing English sailor beating French nobleman with walking stick while dog attacks the man's poodle; sign above pub door reads, "Keppel's cordial. Harland's intire"; portrait of Admiral Keppel is the... More

John Bulls alternative. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Br...

Print shows John Bull (representing England) standing on his toes on a rock, a rope around his neck and tied to a limb above him; on the right, across a body of water (probably representing the English Channel)... More

Labour in vain or let them tug & be da--nd

Print shows Neptune, the British lion, Britannia, and a British sailor on a piece of land labeled "England" laughing derisively at a Dutchman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard, and a partly draped Native woman wearing a... More

Dominion of the sea, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Britannia in a boat with a fox on the prow at anchor in "Portland Road"; she is holding a staff with the banner of St. George and the British flag, and an olive branch in her right hand, her shield ... More

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bull's last effort to oblige...

A satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull, and saying "Vive la republic, Blood & plunder, no quarter to John Bull!" To the bull's back is strapped a bundle in... More

General Monkey and General Wolfe!!, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Napoleon I, wearing a large hat, carrying a long sword, and having a body where his shoulders rest on his waist, cowering before the large ogre-like figure of John Bull. Forms part of: British Cart... More

A gentleman in a fix -- An unnatural parent

Cartoon showing Napoleon holding baby "Intervention", as the mother "Bull" runs away. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 15, no. 380 (1863 Jan. 10), p. 256.

The apple of discord at the Geneva tribunal / Th. Nast.

"William Tell" shooting arrow of peaceful arbitration from bow of settlement at man with apple labelled "Alabama claims" on his head as crowds observe. The last scene of the William Tell tragedy shows Tell lift... More

Tough on Turkey / Gillam. - Public domain engraving

Illustration shows the British lion and the Russian Bear threatening a turkey dressed as a Turk. Caption: England and Russia, together "Be my ally, or I'll give you the worst thrashing you ever had in your li... More

The grand old game of tit for tat / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam, looking obstinate and pointing his finger at some point between the "Germany Home Market" and the "France Home Market", as he responds to their complaints. He is standing on the left, at ... More

It never loses its popularity / Ehrhart.

Print shows a young man and a young woman sitting on a love seat, he holds her hand and appears ready to propose to her, while behind them question marks labeled "Tariff Question, Chinese Question, Armenian Que... More

Atlas Joe; or, the fearful responsibilities of a self-appointed manage...

Print shows newspaper editor Joseph Pulitzer as Atlas, supporting a globe labeled "American Affairs, English Affairs, African Affairs, Cuban Affairs, [and] South American Affairs" on his back, sitting at a desk... More

He did it all / F. Opper. - Victorian era public domain image

Print shows a vignette cartoon with President McKinley standing at center holding a hat labeled "Inexhaustible Prosperity Hat" and a magic wand, behind him are "Joshua" and "Moses" who has beams of light emanat... More

Caricature, Time nearly up / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Uncle Sam standing on American soil next to the docks of the "U.S.A. and Cuban S.S. Line", looking over his shoulder at Cuba in flames. Caption: Uncle Sam It's a good rule, when you're mad, to cou... More

Caricature, A division of labor / Keppler., public domain cartoon imag...

Print shows the British Lion labeled "England" lying in the foreground with a concerned look on its face, while in the background, a man labeled "France" is talking on the telephone to a man labeled "Russia", o... More

A strenuous reciprocity counter, Political Cartoon

Cartoon shows a boxing sugar beet "Producers" punching Theodore Roosevelt labeled "Reciprocity Champion" with fists labeled "Teller Investigation" and "Reciprocity Resolution Cuban Congress Nov. 28, '02." Ro... More

Why not wear brogans? Shoes are too small

Cartoon shows Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne standing on two documents, "Tariff Law 1897 [subsection mark] 209, 16 Dutch % reduction enrich sugar trust," and "Annexation policy, assist Cuba, do n... More

Puck magazine cover - Defining the doctrine / Keppler.

Illustration shows a young boy labeled "Venezuela" complaining to Uncle Sam about the presence of a German battleship; Uncle Sam explains to him that the Monroe Doctrine will protect him from violence, but that... More

The Bliss-Palma idea of equity La idea de equidad de Bliss-Palma.

Cartoon shows a figure of Justice with two heads, those of Special Envoy to Cuba Tasker Bliss and President of Cuba Tomás Estrada Palma. Justice holds a scale "Reciprocidad" (Reciprocity.) On the left are weigh... More

Caricature, Not quite ready / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows the Russian Bear sitting at a table, carving a large roast beef labeled "Siberian Railway", serving pieces on the table are labeled "Enlarged Navy", "New Spheres of Influence", and "Better Financial... More

The alarm / Motte - Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a scene after a painting by Henri-Paul Motte that depicts Rome being saved from an attack of the Goths by squawking geese; here "Lobbyists" are ascending the city wall around "Ottawa" and han... More

Waiting / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows birds of prey wearing crowns labeled "Germany, Austria, Italy, England, France, [and] Russia" perched on the sides cliffs awaiting the outcome of a fight between two men with swords labeled "... More

[Engineers R.D. Collons, of the United States (left), Antonio Benavide...

Title devised by Library staff from accompanying caption. Possibly International Boundary and Water Commission photograph from U.S.I.A. 52-2322P.

Ô qu'el d'Estain - A drawing of a lion with a bird on it's back

Print shows in a medallion, within an oblong frame, a cock, a lion, and a rattlesnake attacking a leopard - this scene labeled "Tu la voulu"; outside the circle, in the four corners of the oblong frame, are the... More

New York Times, [newspaper]. April 19, 1865.

Black mourning border employed.

Balboa Park, California Tower, Balboa Park, El Prado Area, San Diego, ...

Significance: One of the most outstanding examples of Spanish Baroque reproduction in North America. The Tower was designed in the Spanish Chereguesque style to express the Spanish heritage of California by Be... More

As the old Spanish throne topples, up goes the Cuban flag of independe...

Cartoon showing the Spanish throne tumbling, under the weight of "Depleted treasury," "Mortgage," etc., from atop a pile of blocks--"Corrupt aristocracy," "Antagonism to civilization," "16th century methods"--a... More