Cartoonists Collection

Captain Bairnsfathers first meeting with Old Bill, WW1
This historic incident took place during the first battle of Ypres, but the Censor held stern views about battle pictures in those days

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478137 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his children)

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478136 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his two daughters)

A male
3329982 A male; (add.info.: Illustration of a male by Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1601) a Flemish illustrator, painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant

Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201872 Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

Early atmospheric diving suit, 1850
3359186 Early atmospheric diving suit, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of early atmospheric diving suit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene, 1850
3478051 Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon by Charles Samuel Keene (1823-1891) an English artist and illustrator. The cartoon depicts a drunken man and gentleman speaking

An academic writing his Magnus opus, 1850
3330983 An academic writing his Magnus opus, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting an academic writing his Magnus opus by Albert Robida (1848-1926) a French illustrator, etcher, lithographer

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359492 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch and his dog Toby, 1850
3359486 Mr Punch and his dog Toby, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of Mr Punch and his dog Toby in a museum of inventions which has been made obsolete by the rapid advance of inventions)

A biological engineer, 1850
3330988 A biological engineer, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a biological engineer by Albert Robida (1848-1926) a French illustrator, etcher, lithographer, caricaturist, and novelist

The launch of the 'Leviathan', 1850
3331049 The launch of the 'Leviathan', 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the launch of the 'Leviathan' named after a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament)

The creation of a test-tube baby, 1850
3331002 The creation of a test-tube baby, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the creation of a test-tube baby. Illustrated by Albert Robida (1848-1926) a French illustrator, etcher, lithographer

The creation of a test-tube baby, 1850
3330991 The creation of a test-tube baby, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the creation of a test-tube baby. Illustrated by Albert Robida (1848-1926) a French illustrator, etcher, lithographer

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3477986 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax. Dr Syntax was created by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3477983 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

Letter D as Drawing. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201699 Letter D as Drawing. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359493 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Early atmospheric diving suit, 1850
3359515 Early atmospheric diving suit, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of early atmospheric diving suit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3478971 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax. Dr Syntax was created by William Combe (1742-1823)

The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850
3478970 The fictional character of Dr Syntax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the fictional character of Dr Syntax with the Squire, his wife and sister)

Astronauts leaving the Pie du Midi Observatory to explore and colonise the moon, 1850
3330992 Astronauts leaving the Pie du Midi Observatory to explore and colonise the moon, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting astronauts leaving the Pie du Midi Observatory to explore)

A biological engineer, 1850
3330990 A biological engineer, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a biological engineer by Albert Robida (1848-1926) a French illustrator, etcher, lithographer, caricaturist, and novelist

Philox Lorris in his laboratory dictating notes on his phonograph, 1850
3330986 Philox Lorris in his laboratory dictating notes on his phonograph, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Philox Lorris in his laboratory dictating notes on his phonograph by Albert Robida)

Trade card for R Ackermann, printseller and draftsman, London (engraving)
8677696 Trade card for R Ackermann, printseller and draftsman, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for R Ackermann)

French caricature (colour litho)
6031033 French caricature (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: French caricature)

Cartoon by George E Studdy
George Studdy or G E Studdy (1878-1948) was a British commercial artist and cartoonist, best known for his creation Bonzo the Dog, who became a popular character in the 1920s

Application of Science, its progress in the past, its 19th Century benefits and 20th Century prospects, 1850
3359491 Application of Science, its progress in the past, its 19th Century benefits and 20th Century prospects, 1850 by Furniss

Market, Nice, France, 1931 (oi on canvas)
7276957 Market, Nice, France, 1931 (oi on canvas) by Smith, Albert A. (1896-1940); 60.96x50.17 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Self-portrait of English caricaturist Phil May (litho)
7201234 Self-portrait of English caricaturist Phil May (litho) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mikhail Kupriyanov, Porfiri Krylov and Nikolai Sokolov, Soviet Russian cartoonists (b / w photo)
7200729 Mikhail Kupriyanov, Porfiri Krylov and Nikolai Sokolov, Soviet Russian cartoonists (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikhail Kupriyanov)

Self-portrait of English caricaturist Leonard Raven-Hill (litho)
7201237 Self-portrait of English caricaturist Leonard Raven-Hill (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fontaine Fox, cartoonist, "Toonesville Trolly", c
3697727 Fontaine Fox, cartoonist, " Toonesville Trolly", c.1911-28 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Literary and artistic contributors to the charitable magazine, Printers Pie, lined up for a photograph during a dinner given by W. Hugh Spottiswoode at the Savoy

Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird). (1887 - 1965). Best known for editorship of Punch magazine and World War II propaganda posters. Date: 1924

Boardman Robinson, c. 1927-29 (gelatin silver photo)
3697790 Boardman Robinson, c.1927-29 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Robinson in white shirt and tie)

Fontaine Fox, cartoonist, c. 1911-40 (gelatin silver photo)
3697726 Fontaine Fox, cartoonist, c.1911-40 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Fox seated at drawing table)

Thomas Nast (1840-1902), American cartoonist (albumen photo)
AQS336839 Thomas Nast (1840-1902), American cartoonist (albumen photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); 14x10.2 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Portrait of George du Maurier (b / w photo)
819846 Portrait of George du Maurier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George du Maurier, French cartoonist and author. Photograph by W. and D)

George Cruikshank (b / w photo)
812700 George Cruikshank (b/w photo) by Maull & Polyblank (fl. 1854-65) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cruikshank, artist and caricaturist)

The Tout - artist
Mr P. R. G. Buchanan, whose caricatures, mainly of horse racing society, under the pseudonym The Tout were published in The Tatler and The Bystander magazines during the 1920s and 30s

George Belcher - cartoonist
George Frederick Arthur Belcher (19 September 1875 3 October 1947), English cartoonist, etcher and painter of genre, sporting subjects and still life. Contributor of cartoons to Punch and The Tatler

Bruce Bairnsfather in his Sunbeam with Old Bill mascot
Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, famous for his cartoons of trench humour in The Bystander during the First World War seen at the wheel of his Sunbeam car with an aluminium car mascot in the shape of

Tom Browne (1870 - 1910), artist and illustrator. Known as a black and white artist, as magazine illustrators of the day were

Heath Robinson and his pea-splitting machine
Photograph of William Heath Robinson (1872 - 1944), pictured with his own model of a pea-splitting machine. A well-loved artist, illustrator and cartoonist

Ivor Novello (right)
Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, photographed with Swedish cartoonist and caricaturist Einar Nerman (1888-1983) in 1930

Bruce Bairnsfather Fragments from France exhibition, 1916
Advertisement in The Graphic for an exhibition of drawings by the popular soldier cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather. The pictures were exhibited at the Graphic Galleries, 190 Strand

Bernard Partridge and wife at Monte Carlo, 1910
Bernard Partridge, the famous Punch cartoonist, pictured with his wife in the grounds of the Hotel Windsor at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Date: 1910

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Cartoonists: Masters of Wit and Illustration From the trenches of World War I to the bustling streets of Nice, France in 1931, they have left an indelible mark on history. Captain Bairnsfather's first meeting with Old Bill, immortalized in a cartoon by George E Studdy, captured the camaraderie and humor amidst the chaos of war. The Tout, created by artist Tom Browne, showcased the wit and satire that defined this art form. Cartoonists like him used their pens to comment on society's follies and shed light on pressing issues. They were not mere entertainers; they were social commentators. In 1850, through cartoons like "Application of Science, " these artists highlighted the progress made by science in the past century while envisioning its limitless potential for the future. Their illustrations painted a vivid picture of how technology could shape our lives. English caricaturist Phil May's self-portrait revealed his talent for capturing human expressions with litho precision. Meanwhile, Soviet Russian cartoonists Mikhail Kupriyanov, Porfiri Krylov, and Nikolai Sokolov used black-and-white photography to bring their satirical creations to life. Leonard Raven-Hill's self-portrait showcased his unique style as an English caricaturist. His litho work was known for its sharp wit and incisive commentary on political events unfolding around him. Fontaine Fox took readers on whimsical journeys through "Toonesville Trolly, " where anthropomorphic characters brought laughter into people's lives during challenging times. Even within charitable magazines like Printers Pie, literary and artistic contributors found solace in using cartoons as a means to raise funds for noble causes while providing entertainment value. Fougasse exemplified this spirit further with his contributions that combined artistry with clever captions – creating timeless pieces that still resonate today and can more than just artists; they are storytellers, social critics, and visionaries.