Yokels Collection

En v'la un qu'est un drole de corps... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
En v'la un qu'est un drole de corps... 19th century. Landscape painters. Two rural types commenting on an artist - he must be mad to be painting a portrait of a tree which will produce no

Notes at a County Town Cricket Match with Stump and Point (engraving)
1046414 Notes at a County Town Cricket Match with Stump and Point (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub
2966876 Political Quacks, or the Erfurth Copartnership commencing Business, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Calligraphic title page with vignette of the city of London with Saint Pauls Cathedral. Woodcut engraving after an illustration by Isaac Taylor from City Scenes, or a Peep into London

Cartoon, Ben and his Bogey (Disraeli)
Cartoon, Ben and his Bogey -- a satirical comment on Disraelis speech to his Buckinghamshire electors, suggesting that the Roman Catholic Church will be the only organisation to gain from

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

Christ announced to the Jewish Shepherds (colour litho)
3642457 Christ announced to the Jewish Shepherds (colour litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ announced to the Jewish Shepherds)

Collecting firewood
Countryside locals collecting firewood, or possibly looking for birds nests or mushrooms in an old tree trunk, 1890s Date: 1890s

Villagers on a bridge over a stream, 1890s
Villagers chatting on a little stone bridge over a stream, 1890s Date: 1890s

Digging a vegetable patch, 1890s
Rustic types digging over a vegetable patch outside a cottage, 1890s Date: 1890s

Villagers chatting, 1890s
Villagers stopping to chat and pass the time of day in an idyllic rural English village, 1890s. Date: 1890s

Village square, Castle Combe, Wiltshire 1890s
Village square, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, 1890s, with the Market Cross. Date: 1890s

Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner
6340331 Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Countrymen on a stage coach, the Monument and Pie Corner)

Finishing Touches
LLM460025 Finishing Touches by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Comedy in the Country, Tragedy in London, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562165 Comedy in the Country, Tragedy in London, 1807 (hand-coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The General Election - Intelligent Voters
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Intelligent Voters. A mild satire as a bunch of working class rural yokels of Mudford take great interest in the finest small print of a prospective

The General Election - Village Politicians
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Village Politicians. A local candidate giving a speech to the assembled clientelle at the local rural boozer... 1908

The General Election - True Blue
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - True Blue. A Candidate takes a few local yokels out for a ride in his carriage to show solidarity with the common man voter... 1908

A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing, 1870-1891. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing, 1870-1891

UK General Election 1906 - Winners as the True Blue
The General Election - Comic postcard showing the delight amid the working class at the landslide defeat for the Conservative Party and their Liberal Unionist allies

Pub landlady stops snack, 1858
" Dip your roll in your own pot at home!" A fierce looking landlady berates a hungry customer caught in the act of helping himself to the contents of her cooking pot

Two Isle of Wight Farmers assess a tricky situation
Why the Natives are called Isle of Wight Calves. " Well, what shall us do Bill? Is pose there baint nothin else but to Cut his ed off." Date: 1907

Country Wedding
A country wedding : the bride and groom emerge from the church, watched by yokels and others, and by a young lady who looks as though she once hoped to be the chosen one Date: circa 1830

Comedy in the country. Tragedy in London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, engraving 1807, two designs on one plate. Above, two rows of burlesqued yokels (with two comely women, and an ugly old one)

Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290982 Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comedy In The Country. Tragedy In London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, Engraving 1807, Two Designs On One Plate. Above, Two Rows Of Burlesqued Yokels (with Two Comely Women, And An Ugly Old One)

John Green, Peasant
JOHN GREEN : portraits of peasants are rare in our files, so this picture of John Green, peasant from Kings Lynn, makes a nice democratic change from kings and generals Date: CIRCA 1818

Two Men Drinking 1935
Two rural types sup real ale from pint jugs beside a open fire, surrounded by the epherema and decor typical of a classic country pub, at the Old Plough in Speen, Bucks

First Glimpse of the Sea
An elderly couple from the country make a dim-witted observation regarding the amount of water at the seaside. Typical example of sneering middle class humour

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"Yokels: A Glimpse into the Quirky World of Rural Life" Step into a bygone era with these captivating engravings and lithographs, offering a delightful peek into the lives - those endearing country folk who added color to their surroundings. At the County Town Cricket Match, we witness the excitement as players gather around stump and point. The camaraderie is palpable, showcasing how sports brought communities together even in simpler times. In "Political Quacks, " we encounter an amusing satire on politicians forming partnerships. This clever pub caricature reminds us that political shenanigans are not exclusive to modern times. A calligraphic title page adorned with London's vignette transports us to bustling city life. Yet amidst urban chaos, yokels found solace in their idyllic villages, as depicted in charming scenes like "Collecting Firewood" or "Digging a Vegetable Patch. " The cartoons add a touch of humor to our journey. In "Ben and his Bogey, " Disraeli takes center stage, reminding us that even influential figures had whimsical sides. Meanwhile, "The Political Cheap-Jack" pokes fun at opportunistic individuals exploiting public sentiment for personal gain. But it's not just about laughter; spirituality also played its part in yokels' lives. With vibrant colors and intricate details, "Christ announced to the Jewish Shepherds" captures a momentous event that resonated deeply within rural communities. Returning to village life brings warmth and nostalgia through images like villagers chatting or gathering at Castle Combe's picturesque square. These snapshots remind us of close-knit bonds forged over generations – connections often lost amidst today's fast-paced world. Finally, we glimpse countrymen aboard a stagecoach near The Monument and Pie Corner – symbols of London's history intertwined with rural traditions. It serves as a reminder that despite geographical differences between town and countryside dwellers, they shared a common heritage.