“The Sphinx Is Silent” by John Tenniel (original) (raw)

The Sphinx Is Silent

John Tenniel, artist

Swain, engraver

1876

Punch (15 July 1876): 82

Mere mortals around the base of beg the sphinx Disraeli to “speak” on the Eastern Question, specifically in regard to Egypt.

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Image capture and text by George P. Landow

• Benjamin Disraeli (homepage)
• Punch cartoon about Disraeli

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