illustration / The Devil's Work in Ireland, 1889

Political cartoon, supplement to 'United Ireland' 19 January 1889. Titled 'The Devil's Work in Ireland'. Depicts a representation of the devil, with 'Clanricarde' written on his chest. 'Balfour the Brave 'For you I have lied without shame, and tortured without pity. Bloody Graves, Ruined Villages, and Prisons crammed with your Victims, testify my zeal in your case. I dare do no more'. / The infernal Clanricarde 'You have sold yourself to the Devil, and must do his bidding to the end'. / 'We understand that Mr. Balfour has at length refused the forces of the Crown to further aid in the wholesale extermination of his tenants by 'The Most Noble' the Marquis of Clanricarde"-Morning Papers/ ;