Abstract
This article analyzes three cartoons published in the British weeklies The Fun and The Tomahawk between 1866 and 1867, which satirize Napoleon III’s intervention in Mexico and the colapse of the Second Mexican Empire. The images, created by artists George John Pinwell and Matt Morgan, and produced
by the engraving company Dalziel Brothers, serve as tools for political and cultural critique. This study explores the role of these cartoons within the context of Victorian public opinion and their ability to portray Napoleon III’s failures in Mexico. Additionally, it explains why these particular images stand out among other contemporary works, emphasizing their role in the visual and collective memory of historical events.

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