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Otto von Bismarck and William II ā€œDropping the Pilot,ā€ cartoon by Sir John Tenniel commenting on the forced resignation of Otto von Bismarck from the government of Emperor William II (Kaiser Wilhelm) of Germany, 1890.

Sir John Tenniel

English artist
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Sir John Tenniel (born February 28, 1820, London, Englandā€”died February 25, 1914, London) was an English illustrator and satirical artist, especially known for his work in Punch and his illustrations for Aliceā€™s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1872). Tenniel attended the Royal Academy schools and in 1836 sent his first picture to the exhibition of the Society of British Artists. In 1845 he contributed a 16-foot cartoon to the competition of designs...

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