Caricature Collection (page 100)

Numa Pompilius remembering the Grotto, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Numa Pompilius remembering the Grotto, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Janus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Janus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Soldier, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Soldier, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Henry V. sends a friend to the Dauphin, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry V. sends a friend to the Dauphin, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) sends a friend to the Dauphin, later King Charles VII (1403-1461) in 1419

Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). In 1327 following a campaign in Scotland Thomas de Rokeby (died 1356)

Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). On 20 January 1327, Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln informed Edward that if he were to resign as monarch

The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Edward of Woodstock( 1330-1376), called the Black Prince, was the eldest son of King Edward III

The last of the Danes, c1860, c1860. Artist: John Leech
The last of the Danes, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

An original Druid, c1860, (1860). Artist: John Leech
An original Druid, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Church & State, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Church & State, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

The Shop for Bargains, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Shop for Bargains, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

A Bustling Woman, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Bustling Woman, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

The New Police Act, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
The New Police Act, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Forte Piano, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Forte Piano, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Cigarettes by Abdulla - S. O. S. - The Professional Cheerer, 1939
Cigarettes by Abdulla - S.O.S. - The Professional Cheerer, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - February 1, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1939]

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven - Abdulla No7, 1947. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - October 15, 1947. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1947]

A certain Famous Jockey Abdullas for choice, 1939
A certain Famous Jockey?Abdullas for choice, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - September 13, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1927]

Abdullas Theatre Guide: Midnight Drama - Forgive Me - Darling, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 20, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1927]

Beginners please? Abdullas for choice, 1939
Beginners please... Abdullas for choice, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - May 24, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1939]

Cigarettes by Abdulla - S. O. S. - Escort Required, 1939
Cigarettes by Abdulla - S.O.S. - Escort Required, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - March 1, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1939]

Making Ends Meet With Abdulla, 1940. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - July 24 1940. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1940]

Assisted by Abdulla - The Ga-Ga Gallery, 1934. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 19, 1934. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1934]

Abdulla Magic - Out of the Past, 1932. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 28, 1932. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1932]

After the Honeymoon - Quarter Day, 1927. From The Sphere, December 17, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

After the Honeymoon - Impecunious Peter, 1927. From The Sphere, December 10, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

After the Honeymoon - Her First At Home, 1927. From The Sphere, October 8, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

After the Honeymoon - Laundry Luggage, 1927. From The Sphere, November 26, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

After the Honeymoon - Their first dinner party, 1927. From The Sphere, November 12, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

All for Abdullas - Roulette, 1927. From The Sphere, August 27, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

All for Abdullas - Home Life, 1927. From The Sphere, September 24, 1927. [London Illustrated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1927]

Mr. Hawkins, Q. C. & Dr. Kenealy Q. C. 1874. Artist: Faustin
Mr. Hawkins, Q.C. & Dr. Kenealy Q.C. 1874. Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton QC (1817-1907) and Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (1819-1880), Irish barrister and writer

The Rt. Hon. George Sclater-Booth, M. P c1870. Artist: Faustin
The Rt. Hon. George Sclater-Booth, M.P. c1870. George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing (1826-1894), British Conservative politician. From The London Figaro, by Faustin Betbeder

The Rt. Hon. Lord Hampton, c1870. Artist: Faustin
The Rt. Hon. Lord Hampton, c1870. John Somerset Pakington, 1st Baron Hampton (1799-1880), known as Sir John Pakington from 1846 to 1874, British Conservative politician

W. Forsyth, Esq. M. P. c1870. Artist: Faustin
W. Forsyth, Esq. M.P. c1870. William Forsyth QC (1812-1899), Scottish lawyer and Conservative Member of Parliament. From The London Figaro, by Faustin Betbeder. [James Mortimer, London, c1870]

Lord George Hamilton, M. P. c1870. Artist: Faustin
Lord George Hamilton, M.P. c1870. Lord George Francis Hamilton (1845-1927), British Conservative Party. Hamilton served as First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary of State for India

H. R. H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Artist: Faustin
H.R.H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Caricature of Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna, Duchess of Edinburgh (1853-1920). Wife of The Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1874 Artist: Faustin
H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1874. Alfred (1844-1900), the second son and fourth of child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, joined the Royal Navy in 1858

Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911. A caricature of Hugh Chisholm (1866-1924), British journalist, and editor of the 10th, 11th and 12th editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Richard Pigott, 1889. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Richard Pigott, 1889. A caricature of Richard Pigott (1835-1889), Irish Nationalist and Journalist. [Vanity Fair, 1889]

Little Darling, 1897. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Little Darling, 1897. A caricature of Charles John Darling (1849-1936), lawyer, politician and High Court judge. [Vanity Fair, 1897]

A Book Auction, c1810. Artists: Otto Limited, Thomas Rowlandson
A Book Auction, c1810. Painting held at the Yale Center for British Art, Connecticut. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

Caricatures of Members of the National Conference at Frankfort and of the Prussian Kreuz-Zeitung Party in 1849. From The Worlds History, Volume VIII, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt

Drawing of caricatures, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of caricatures, c1472-c1519 (1883). From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR. [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, London, 1883]

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"Caricature: A Timeless Art of Satire and Wit" From the biting political commentary of James Gillray's "The Cow-Pock" to the whimsical charm of Tony Wysard's Denham Studios restaurant, it has long been a powerful medium for expressing social critique and entertainment. In the early 19th century, Gillray's satirical etchings like "Duke Wellington / Paul Pry" and "Political Ravishment" fearlessly mocked prominent figures such as Edward Jenner, Duke Wellington, and even the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. These caricatures not only captured their subjects' physical features but also cleverly exaggerated their personalities and actions. Moving forward in time, Richard Feynman's C015/6715 caricature showcased his mischievous spirit alongside his scientific brilliance. Meanwhile, Mel's depiction of The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club transported us to a world where golfers were transformed into animated characters on the green. Caricatures have not been limited to historical or fictional figures alone; they have also celebrated contemporary icons like snooker player Alex Higgins or delved into enigmatic personalities such as Rasputin. Dmitri Mendeleev's caricature playfully portrayed his genius in formulating the periodic table while David Attenborough became an endearing figure through artistic exaggeration. Even philosophers like David Hume found themselves immortalized in this art form that captures both physical likeness and intellectual essence. Caricatures continue to entertain us today by offering unique perspectives on individuals who shape our world. Whether it is capturing moments from history or celebrating present-day luminaries like David Attenborough, caricature remains a vibrant art form that combines humor with incisive observation. It reminds us that laughter can be a powerful tool for reflection and understanding in an ever-changing society.