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John Wilkes, also known as "The Bruiser, " was a prominent figure in 18th-century England

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, from an authentic portrait (engraving)

John Wilkes, from an authentic portrait (engraving)
3636205 John Wilkes, from an authentic portrait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes, from an authentic portrait)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, formerly a great champion of liberty, now Chamberlain of London (engraving)

John Wilkes, formerly a great champion of liberty, now Chamberlain of London (engraving)
609451 John Wilkes, formerly a great champion of liberty, now Chamberlain of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Patriots Deceived, or Townsend Triumphant (engraving)

The Patriots Deceived, or Townsend Triumphant (engraving)
611344 The Patriots Deceived, or Townsend Triumphant (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patriots Deceived, or Townsend Triumphant)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Council of the Rulers, and the Elders against the Tribe of Americanites (engraving)

The Council of the Rulers, and the Elders against the Tribe of Americanites (engraving)
611341 The Council of the Rulers, and the Elders against the Tribe of Americanites (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Council of the Rulers)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench (engraving)

John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench (engraving)
663189 John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes before the Court of Kings Bench)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Duel between Wilkes and Martin (engraving)

Duel between Wilkes and Martin (engraving)
654614 Duel between Wilkes and Martin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel between Wilkes and Martin)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall; Political satire on the procession of William Pitt

Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall; Political satire on the procession of William Pitt the Younger to Grocers
6032183 Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall; Political satire on the procession of William Pitt the Younger to Grocers Hall to receive the freedom of the City of London

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Statesmen of the Eighteenth Century (engraving)

Statesmen of the Eighteenth Century (engraving)
973074 Statesmen of the Eighteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statesmen of the Eighteenth Century)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Bruiser (Caricature of Charles Churchill), August 1, 1762. Creator: William Hogarth

The Bruiser (Caricature of Charles Churchill), August 1, 1762. Creator: William Hogarth
The Bruiser (Caricature of Charles Churchill), August 1, 1762

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, Esq. May 16, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth

John Wilkes, Esq. May 16, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
John Wilkes, Esq. May 16, 1763

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: 'Wilkess Cottage', Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown

"Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown
" Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. The home of British politician, radical and journalist John Wilkes:once the residence of the celebrated, or rather notorious, John Wilkes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, March 8, 1784. March 8, 1784

Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, March 8, 1784. March 8, 1784
Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, March 8, 1784

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Charles I. (1804). Creator: J Chapman

Charles I. (1804). Creator: J Chapman
Charles I. (1804). Portrait of King Charles I of England (1601-1649) in profile wearing a laurel wreath and ermine cloak over armour

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, mid 17th century, (1810). Creator: J Chapman

Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, mid 17th century, (1810). Creator: J Chapman
Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, mid 17th century, (1810). Portrait of Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674), who served as Lord Chancellor to King Charles II from 1658 until 1667

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Churchill, (1732-1764), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Churchill, (1732-1764), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Churchill, (1732-1764), 1830. Charles Churchill (1732-1764) English poet and satirist, educated at Westminster School and St Johns College, Cambridge and a close friend of John Wilkes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Creator: Unknown

Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Creator: Unknown
Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Cinchona, source of the anti-malarial remedy quinine, from Encyclopaedia Londinensis, published by John Wilkes c1796-1828

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, (1897). Creator: Unknown

John Wilkes, (1897). Creator: Unknown
John Wilkes, (1897). Portrait of English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). English radical, journalist and politician John Wilkes (1725-1797) before the Court of Kings Bench, 1768. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, c1769, (1919)

John Wilkes, c1769, (1919). English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Satirical Portrait of John Wilkes by William Hogarth

Satirical Portrait of John Wilkes by William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of a satirical Portrait of John Wilkes by William Hogarth. John Wilkes (17 October 1725 a 26 December 1797) was an English radical, journalist, and politician

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Bust of John Wilkes, 18th century English journalist and politician, c1761. Artist

Bust of John Wilkes, 18th century English journalist and politician, c1761. Artist
Bust of John Wilkes, 18th century English journalist and politician, c1761. The radical MP John Wilkes enjoyed great popular following

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The excursion to Cain Wood, 1771

The excursion to Cain Wood, 1771. Lord Mansfield and Augusta, Princess of Wales, flying through the air on a broomstick, towards Ken Wood and John Wilkes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The City Race, 1771

The City Race, 1771. Nash, on crutches inscribed Treasury leads a race to the Mansion House, followed by Sawbridge, Crosby (who has fallen down), Hallifax, Townsend and Bankes

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug, 1788

Upright Billy, alias Orator Humbug, 1788. William Pitt is standing on a platform. On the left is a deputation from the City Committee which is led by Bishop Pretyman

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Middlesex election, 1775. Artist: Samuel Hieronymus Grimm

The Middlesex election, 1775. Artist: Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
The Middlesex election, 1775. A citizen records his vote at a polling station. A fat man brandishes a knife. On the left a frightened citizen is being hustled to the booth by a man brandishing

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Times, 1769

The Times, 1769. A male figure divided vertically, its left side representing John Wilkes and its right side the Earl of Bute. Numerous topical allusions to the careers of both are on the costume

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Grand Triumvirate or Champions of Liberty... 1763

The Grand Triumvirate or Champions of Liberty... 1763. Three portraits, from left to right: Wilkes, in frame with Cap of Liberty; the Earl of Bute, in frame with thistles, Hogarth in frame with dog

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Kaw Jack have Canada or to the Tower... 1763

Kaw Jack have Canada or to the Tower... 1763. John Wilkes seated, with staff and cap of liberty. The Earl of Bute, with devils tail and wings, offers him an inscribed stick and a bribe of money

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Campaign at Fleet Prison, London, c1770

Campaign at Fleet Prison, London, c1770
Distribution of pamphlets supporting John Wilkes outside the Fleet Prison, London, c1770. In the centre a woman is holding up a leaflet

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Bruiser, C. Churchill... in the character of a Russian Hercules... 1763

The Bruiser, C. Churchill... in the character of a Russian Hercules... 1763. The poet Charles Churchill is depicted as a bear in a clerical collar

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Wybrand Lolkes (1733-1801) and his Wife, (1822), 1894

Wybrand Lolkes (1733-1801) and his Wife, (1822), 1894
Wybrand Lolkes (1733-1801) and his Wife, 1822. Wybrand Lolkes (1733-1801) was a Dutch dwarf who exhibited himelf with travelling fairs

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Edward Spangler, member of the Lincoln assassination plot, 1865 (1955)

Edward Spangler, member of the Lincoln assassination plot, 1865 (1955). Spangler (1825-1875) worked at Fords Theatre in Washington DC at the time when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated there by John

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, English politician, 1763 (1895)

John Wilkes, English politician, 1763 (1895). Wilkes is wearing a wig that Hogarth has fashioned into two horns. He holds a cap entitled liberty that Hogarth has positioned to make it look like a

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes, English politician, 1762-1763 (1895)

John Wilkes, English politician, 1762-1763 (1895). Study for a cartoon Hogarth produced in 1763. Wilkes is wearing a wig that Hogarth has fashioned into two horns

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Dr Johnsons first interview with John Wilkes, 1866. Artist: W Thomas

Dr Johnsons first interview with John Wilkes, 1866. Artist: W Thomas
Dr Johnsons first interview with John Wilkes, 1866. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), often referred to simply as Dr Johnson, is one of Englands best known literary figures

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), c1865. Artist: Currier and Ives

Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), c1865. Artist: Currier and Ives
Abraham Lincoln (1809-65), c1865. Lincoln, a Republican, became 16th President of the USA in 1860. On Good Friday, 14 April 1865, while at Fords Theatre, Washington

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Abraham Lincoln, President of the USA, c1865

Abraham Lincoln, President of the USA, c1865. Lincoln (1809-1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States of America (1861-1865)

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: John Wilkes English England Portrait Radical

John Wilkes English England Portrait Radical
John Wilkes, 1725 - 1797. English radical, journalist, and politician. After a satirical engraving by William Hogarth

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: The Council of Rulers & the Elders Against the Tribe of ye Americanites, Januar

The Council of Rulers & the Elders Against the Tribe of ye Americanites, Januar... January 1, 1775. Creator: Anon
The Council of Rulers & the Elders Against the Tribe of ye Americanites, January 1, 1775

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Assassination President Lincoln Ford Theatre

Assassination President Lincoln Ford Theatre
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Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: AM170720 083498

AM170720 083498
8, AM170720 083498

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Master, Billys, Procession, Grocers, Hall, Publisher

Drawings Prints, Print, Master, Billys, Procession, Grocers, Hall, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: AM170720 083497

AM170720 083497
8, AM170720 083497

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: JOHN WILKES. From an Authentic Portrait

JOHN WILKES. From an Authentic Portrait

Background imageJohn Wilkes Collection: Plum Pudding Billy in All his Glory, published by J. Notice, after William Dent, 1784

Plum Pudding Billy in All his Glory, published by J. Notice, after William Dent, 1784
XJF867808 Plum Pudding Billy in All his Glory, published by J. Notice, after William Dent, 1784 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM J, 2.118); English



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John Wilkes, also known as "The Bruiser, " was a prominent figure in 18th-century England. Born on August 1, 1763, he left an indelible mark on the political and social landscape of his time. Renowned artist William Hogarth captured his essence in a painting titled "The Bruiser, " showcasing Wilkes' fierce determination. In another portrait called "Mary Wilkes and John Wilkes" from 1782, we see a softer side of him. This oil-on-canvas masterpiece reveals the love and bond between John and Mary, highlighting their enduring relationship. Wilkes's influence extended beyond art; it reached into politics with works like "The Colossus of the North; or the Striding Boreas. " Created anonymously in December 1774, this piece symbolizes his larger-than-life presence within British politics. "The General Toast: Honor and Honesty, Love and Loyalty" is yet another testament to Wilkes' popularity among the masses. An anonymous creator immortalized him in this artwork dated October 20, 1786. It showcases how people revered him for embodying values that resonated deeply with them. During Lord Mayors Day celebrations, engravings depicting the procession of old Lord Mayors featured prominently. These images capture moments when London honored its past leaders while also acknowledging figures like John Wilkes who made significant contributions to society. One intriguing artwork from around 1769 is titled "Punch Bowl. " Although its creator remains unknown, it serves as a reminder that even amidst political turmoil and unrest surrounding figures like John Wilkes MP (as seen in an engraving), there were still moments of joyous celebration shared by all. However, not all aspects of John Wilkes' life were filled with merriment.