Humourist Collection

D. B. Wyndham-Lewis
Dominic Bevan Wyndham-Lewis (1891 - 1969), British writer, editor and biographer. Contributor to the Daily Express, The Bystander and the News Chronicle

A husband and wife getting ready for bed. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist
5615953 A husband and wife getting ready for bed. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist, 1836 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of E V Lucas (litho)
8645967 Portrait of E V Lucas (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E V Lucas. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams, c 1935).); © Look and Learn

Portrait of W W Jacobs (litho)
8645961 Portrait of W W Jacobs (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W W Jacobs. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Agatha Christie (litho)
8645948 Portrait of Agatha Christie (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agatha Christie)

Portrait of Michael Arlen (litho)
8645943 Portrait of Michael Arlen (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Arlen)

Portrait of Dorothy Parker (litho)
8645936 Portrait of Dorothy Parker (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Parker)

Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (litho)
8645935 Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Brinsley Sheridan)

Portrait of E Oe Somerville and M Ross (litho)
8645934 Portrait of E Oe Somerville and M Ross (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E Oe Somerville and M Ross)

Mark Twain
3586037 Mark Twain; (add.info.: Illustration of Mark Twain (1835-1910) an American writer, humourist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1876
1574499 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1876; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1873
1574498 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1873; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

Mark Twain
3586038 Mark Twain; (add.info.: Photograph of Mark Twain (1835-1910) an American writer humourist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse
5615962 A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist

Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo)
5668958 Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) in 1869, the same year 'The Innocents Abroad

A pickpocket distracting his victim
5307989 A pickpocket distracting his victim.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a pickpocket distracting his victim with a small refracting telescope)

Portrait of Mark Twain (litho)
8645970 Portrait of Mark Twain (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark Twain. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Herbert Jenkins (litho)
8645966 Portrait of Herbert Jenkins (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert Jenkins)

Portrait of W J Locke (litho)
8645956 Portrait of W J Locke (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W J Locke. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams, c 1935).); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of Alpha of the Plough (litho)
8645942 Portrait of Alpha of the Plough (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpha of the Plough)

Portrait of George A Birmingham (litho)
8650967 Portrait of George A Birmingham (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George A Birmingham)

A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse
5615963 A miserable plight depicting the separation of husbands and wives in the workhouse. By Thomas Hood (1799-1845) an English poet, author and humorist

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1889
1574500 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1889; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

Portrait of Walter de la Mare (litho)
8645968 Portrait of Walter de la Mare (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter de la Mare)

Portrait of A A Milne (litho)
8645964 Portrait of A A Milne (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A A Milne. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams, c 1935).); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of Charles Lamb (litho)
8645959 Portrait of Charles Lamb (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lamb. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of A P Herbert (litho)
8645958 Portrait of A P Herbert (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A P Herbert. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Jeffery Farnol (litho)
8645957 Portrait of Jeffery Farnol (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeffery Farnol)

Portrait of Arnold Bennett (litho)
8645954 Portrait of Arnold Bennett (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnold Bennett)

Portrait of Hilaire Belloc (litho)
8645949 Portrait of Hilaire Belloc (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hilaire Belloc)

Portrait of William Tappan Thompson (litho)
8645933 Portrait of William Tappan Thompson (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Tappan Thompson)

Portrait of W Pett Ridge (litho)
8645931 Portrait of W Pett Ridge (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W Pett Ridge. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of P G Wodehouse (litho)
8645930 Portrait of P G Wodehouse (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P G Wodehouse)

Portrait of Oscar Wilde (litho)
8650964 Portrait of Oscar Wilde (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Wilde. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Denis Mackail (litho)
8645971 Portrait of Denis Mackail (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Mackail)

Portrait of Edith Nesbit (litho)
8645969 Portrait of Edith Nesbit (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith Nesbit. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Philip Macdonald (litho)
8645965 Portrait of Philip Macdonald (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Macdonald)

Portrait of Stephen Leacock (litho)
8645962 Portrait of Stephen Leacock (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen Leacock)

Portrait of Ernest Bramah (litho)
8645953 Portrait of Ernest Bramah (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Bramah)

Portrait of George Wilbur Peck (litho)
8645947 Portrait of George Wilbur Peck (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Wilbur Peck)

Portrait of Charles Dickens (litho)
8645945 Portrait of Charles Dickens (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dickens)

Portrait of J J Bell (litho)
8645944 Portrait of J J Bell (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J J Bell. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams, c 1935).); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of Bartimeus (litho)
8645940 Portrait of Bartimeus (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartimeus. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams, c 1935).); © Look and Learn.

Portrait of Douglas Jerrold (litho)
8650969 Portrait of Douglas Jerrold (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douglas Jerrold)

Portrait of Barry Pain (litho)
8650966 Portrait of Barry Pain (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barry Pain. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

Portrait of Francis Bret Harte (litho)
8650968 Portrait of Francis Bret Harte (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bret Harte)

Portrait of L W M Lockhart (litho)
8645972 Portrait of L W M Lockhart (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L W M Lockhart)

Portrait of Neil Munro (litho)
8645963 Portrait of Neil Munro (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neil Munro. Illustration for The Great Book of Humour (Odhams)

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"D. B. Wyndham-Lewis: The Master of Wit and Satire" In the realm of humorists, few have achieved the level of brilliance displayed by D. B. Wyndham-Lewis. With a sharp wit and an unparalleled ability to satirize society, he left an indelible mark on the world of comedy. Just like Charlie Chaplin in his iconic role as Charlot, Wyndham-Lewis had a knack for using physical comedy to convey profound messages about human nature. Whether it was through slapstick or subtle gestures, he could make audiences roar with laughter while simultaneously making them ponder deeper truths. But Wyndham-Lewis didn't shy away from tackling serious subjects either. In one instance, he depicted a criminal being punished by flogging, highlighting the absurdity and brutality of such archaic practices in modern society. Similarly, his illustrations lampooning slavery in German colonies during the late 19th century showcased his fearless commitment to social justice. Through biting satire, he exposed the hypocrisy and cruelty that underpinned this abhorrent system. Drawing inspiration from Mark Twain's incisive commentary on contemporary events in "The Year 1910, " Wyndham-Lewis fearlessly tackled pressing issues of his time – be it pickpockets distracting their victims or societal inequalities perpetuated by Queen Victoria's reign. With keen observation skills akin to John Bull watching Autumn manoeuvres in 1850, Wyndham-Lewis shed light on injustices that often went unnoticed or ignored by those in power. He also used humor as a tool for political critique – exposing exorbitant train fares and drawing attention to the alarming frequency of accidents on excursion trains. Through clever wordplay and visual gags reminiscent of a cup-and-ball toy beloved by children everywhere, he made sure no issue escaped scrutiny. D. B. Wyndham Lewis was more than just a humorist.