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"Quis Separabit . . . Home Rule"

Date
c. 1912
Artist/Maker
John Fergus O'Hea
Technique
Drawing
Dimensions
Height: 23cm
Width: 30cm
Caption
Pen and ink drawing by John Fergus O'Hea (circa 1838-1922) - a political cartoonist and nationalist who sometimes published under the pseudonym Spex. This satirical cartoon reflects the artist's pro-home-rule sympathies. The women are depicted in the national dress of their country - Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. The following inscription is written on the back of the drawing: 'Toasting the Easter Cake "Now girls a toast, Here's to a long friendship and a strong friendship - and may we pull together and push together now and ever" Chorus - Amen! Say we all of us."' The English lady is wearing a sash, the only visible letters are HONI SO..., perhaps "Honi soit qui mal y pense", "Shamed be he who thinks evil of it". It is the motto of the English chivalric Order of the Garter.
Credit
Purchase supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Object number
FCM_2011_147