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Humorous artworks Collection

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Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Smoking club, 18th century artwork

Smoking club, 18th century artwork. The practice of smoking tobacco was popularised in England and Ireland in the 1580s and 1590s by the English soldier and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552-1618)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Visitors Who Told the Master Off by H. M. Bateman

The Visitors Who Told the Master Off by H. M. Bateman
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman, showing a somewhat arrogant visitor to a hunt lecture the Master of Foxhounds much to the shock of other members. Date: 1936

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman

The Gentleman Who Asked the Carver - H. M. Bateman
The Gentleman who asked the carver at Simpson s-in-the-Strand whether the meat was English or foreign. A curious and innocent question from a diner at the famous English restaurant causing more than

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: His Masters Breath - Satire

His Masters Breath - Satire
His Masters Breath Satirical play on the dog/gramophone logo for His Masters Voice, substituting the music player for a whiskey jar and funnel

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood

Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Morning

William Hogarth Four Times of the Day - Morning
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Four Times of the Day. They are humorous depictions of life in the streets of London, the vagaries of fashion

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman

The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)

Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)
6034909 Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: To the Public Danger

To the Public Danger
Humorous scene by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing policemen chasing a gentleman in a futuristic flying machine along a main road. Satire on flying which was in infancy

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving)
6034701 Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey
XCF306001 A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Humorous Europe Map in 1914, 1914

Humorous Europe Map in 1914, 1914. Private Collection

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: ANTI-RUSSIAN MAP, 1904. A Humorous Diplomatic Atlas of Europe and Asia

ANTI-RUSSIAN MAP, 1904. A Humorous Diplomatic Atlas of Europe and Asia. Japanese propaganda handbill of 1904 portraying Russia as a grasping octopus

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: A Consultation of Physicians, or The Company of Undertakers

A Consultation of Physicians, or The Company of Undertakers
STC451216 A Consultation of Physicians, or The Company of Undertakers, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: (The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or

(The Morning After of a Faun) Le Lendemain d un Faune (or, What an Afternoon ) - The Great success of the new ballet L Apres-Midi d un Faune in which the faun, failing to abduct the nymph herself

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Art philistines by H. M. Bateman

Art philistines by H. M. Bateman
" Excuse me, sir, but if you like you can come and paint our cottage - the roses are looking lovely now." A modern artist looks infuriated at the suggestion he might paint something pretty

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: David Low, cartoonist

David Low, cartoonist
David Low (1891 - 1963), New Zealand born British political cartoonist. Drew cartoons for the Star and then Beaverbrooks Evening Standard

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)

The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)
3620689 The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho) by Griffin, Sydney B. (1854- c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796308 The King of Trusts. Andrew Carnegie. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Fornaro, Carlo de (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Trusts)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)

The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1997 The Election II: Canvassing for Votes, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)

The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas)
SJS1998 The Election III The Polling, 1754-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Punch cartoon: Man is but a Worm - Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Man is but a Worm - Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving)
6034945 Punch cartoon: Man is but a Worm - Charles Darwins Theory of Evolution (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Election, Chairing the Member, illustration from Hogarth Restored

The Election, Chairing the Member, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451192 The Election, Chairing the Member, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Be Just and Fear Not! (colour litho)

Be Just and Fear Not! (colour litho)
3648302 Be Just and Fear Not! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Just and Fear Not)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)

Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101415 Marmottes administratives. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marmottes administratives)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas)
SJS22527 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 101.5x127 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century

The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Mr. Morris reading poems to Mr. Burne Jones (pen & ink on paper)

Mr. Morris reading poems to Mr. Burne Jones (pen & ink on paper)
XJF416518 Mr. Morris reading poems to Mr. Burne Jones (pen & ink on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)

The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290965 The Field of Battersea, 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)

A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)
XCF22519 A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Fatal wounding of King Henry II of France, 1559 (engraving)

Fatal wounding of King Henry II of France, 1559 (engraving)
8672829 Fatal wounding of King Henry II of France, 1559 (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal wounding of King Henry II of France in a jousting accident)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: 'Too Late!' (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "Too Late!" (engraving)
8657294 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "Too Late!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Too Late)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Girl and boy holding hands (coloured photo)

Girl and boy holding hands (coloured photo)
8656830 Girl and boy holding hands (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and boy holding hands)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Just going for a wet (colour litho)

Just going for a wet (colour litho)
8656828 Just going for a wet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just going for a wet. Women sea bathing)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: No advertising allowed in the Parks (colour litho)

No advertising allowed in the Parks (colour litho)
8656826 No advertising allowed in the Parks (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight soap)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas and sew on (colour litho)

Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas and sew on (colour litho)
8656819 Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas and sew on (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Overworked clerk (colour litho)

Overworked clerk (colour litho)
8656906 Overworked clerk (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overworked clerk. Luncheon. Smoking room. Office clerk flirting with a waitress)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: The kick off (colour litho)

The kick off (colour litho)
8656903 The kick off (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kick off. Man being kicked out of the door by his girl's father)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Hauling conger eels (colour litho)

Hauling conger eels (colour litho)
8656892 Hauling conger eels (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the seaside. Hauling conger eels)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: He made a good impression on me (colour litho)

He made a good impression on me (colour litho)
8656789 He made a good impression on me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "He made a good impression on me." Chimney sweep staining a)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Lucky buoy! (colour litho)

Lucky buoy! (colour litho)
8656786 Lucky buoy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky buoy! Woman in a bathing costume sitting on a buoy)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho)

A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho)
8656777 A little line from your Valentine will turn it upside down (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If your face is doleful and inclined to frown)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Dear - I'm coming over (colour litho)

Dear - I'm coming over (colour litho)
8656762 Dear - I'm coming over (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Dear - I'm coming over." Boy leapfrogging over a man gardening)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: A basket of flowers this day to recall and you're the sweetest flower of all (colour litho)

A basket of flowers this day to recall and you're the sweetest flower of all (colour litho)
8656746 A basket of flowers this day to recall and you're the sweetest flower of all (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho)

I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho)
8656742 I am getting quite (h) attached to this place (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho)

Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho)
8656740 Lost an individual, tangible and real (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost)

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: Man with a vegetable head (colour litho)

Man with a vegetable head (colour litho)
8656732 Man with a vegetable head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a vegetable head. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHumorous artworks Collection: I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho)

I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho)
8656703 I am fairly carried away with the charm of Margate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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