Bernard Partridge Collection

General strike in Britain, May 1926. John Bull telling the Trades Union Council that Britain would resist strike action. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge from " Punch", London, 12 May 1926

Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 25/06/24 - England Great Britain, English language
ICA4937230 Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 25/06/24 - England Great Britain, English language, Foreign press - Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) by Partridge

Illustration of Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 16/04/24 - English language
ICA4937192 Illustration of Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 16/04/24 - English language, Foreign press - Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937), Herbert Asquith (1852-1828) by Partridge

Illustration of Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 13/02/24 - USSR, English language
ICA4937198 Illustration of Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 13/02/24 - USSR, English language, Foreign press - Marianne Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) by Partridge

Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 30/01/24 - Europe, English language, Labour Party
ICA4937154 Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 30/01/24 - Europe, English language, Labour Party, Foreign press - Dragon by Partridge

Our Youngest Line of Defence, 1944. Creator: Bernard Partridge
Our Youngest Line of Defence, 1944. An elderly Britannia takes the arm of a boy scout. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

J. L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in Dot, mid-late 19th century, (1901). Creator
J.L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in " Dot", mid-late 19th century, (1901). English actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906)

Cartoon of eagle, 1909 (engraving)
864721 Cartoon of eagle, 1909 (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945); (add.info.: An Undisputed Claim. The American, Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920)

S. Phelps as Falstaff, 1848, (1901). Creator: F Barnard
S. Phelps as Falstaff, 1848, (1901). English actor Samuel Phelps (1804-1878) in the character of Sir John Falstaff who appears in three of William Shakespeares plays

Charles Wyndham as David Garrick, March 19, 1887, (1901). Creators: Unknown, F Barnard
Charles Wyndham as David Garrick, March 19, 1887, (1901). English actor-manager Charles Wyndham (1837-1919) playing the title role in " David Garrick"

Clown Sketch, c1893, (1894). Artist: Bernard Partridge
Clown Sketch, c1893, (1894). Pile ou Face ? Heads or Tails? From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]

Tour de l Horloge, Vire, c1893. Artist: Bernard Partridge
Tour de l Horloge, Vire, c1893. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

The Actor, c1899. Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Actor, c1899. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

The Road of Victory - Stage VI, c1920. Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Road of Victory - Stage VI, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Bernard Partridge and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Road of Victory - Stage III, c1920. Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Road of Victory - Stage III, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Bernard Partridge and his work by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

An illustration of Robert Brownings (1812-1889) poem Rabbi Ben Ezra, 1916. Artist: Bernard Partridge
An illustration of Robert Brownings (1812-1889) poem Rabbi Ben Ezra. Illustrated by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) often refered to as Bernard Partridge. From The Connoisseur 1916, VOL. XLIV

The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Kaiser Wilhelm II: Have you had enough? Tsar Nicholas II: No; have you?. A cartoon that originally appeared in Punch

Canada, Ypres, April 23-24 1915, (1920). Artist: Bernard Partridge
Canada, Ypres, April 23-24 1915, (1920). A cartoon that originally appeared in Punch. Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

Falling Out: Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914)
Falling Out : Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914) who believed in Protection, and Arthur Balfour (1849 - 1930), the Prime Minister, who believed in Retaliation

Tariff Reform: The leader of the Unionist party persuading Lord Robert Cecil (1864 - 1958), a leading Conservative statesman, to adopt the chief Unionist policy, Tariff Reform

Illustration from First Moroccan Crisis
First Moroccan Crisis 1905 - 1906. Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany, in Tangier, 31 March 1905, greeted the Sultan of Morocco as an independent sovereign

Wilhelm II with Nicholas II
Wilhelm II, the German Kaiser, asking Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, his reason for building a new fleet. Cartoon by Bernard Partridge from " Punch", London, 23 June 1909

Engineer returning to work after seven months
Industrial disputes. Engineer returning to work after seven months, advising a Lancashire cotton spinner that she will gain nothing by going out on strike

Arthur Bonar Law and Raymond Poincare
Arthur Bonar Law (1858 - 1923) Canadian - born Scottish Unionist statesman, British Prime Minister 1922 - 1923, trying to persuade the French Prime Minister, Raymond Poincare

British Liberal party seen by as creeping Socialism
The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism and, at the general election of January 1910, their parliamentary majority was sharply cut

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Bernard Partridge was a versatile and talented artist, known for his captivating illustrations and cartoons that spanned various themes and time periods. From the General Strike in Britain in May 1926 to theatrical performances of iconic characters like Caleb Plummer in Dot, J. L. Toole brought life to Partridge's creations. Partridge's artistic prowess extended beyond the stage, as seen in his engraving of an eagle in 1909 or his depiction of S. Phelps as Falstaff from 1848. He captured the essence of these characters with incredible detail and skill. Not limited to theater alone, Partridge also showcased his talent through other mediums such as clown sketches or architectural drawings like Tour de l'Horloge in Vire. His ability to bring different subjects to life is evident throughout his body of work. One notable piece by Partridge is "The Actor, " created around 1899. This illustration captures the intensity and passion that actors possess while on stage, showcasing their dedication to their craft. In addition to theatrical scenes, Partridge delved into historical events such as World War I with works like "The Advance that Failed. " Through powerful imagery, he depicted the struggles faced during this tumultuous period. Partridge's versatility shines through even further with illustrations based on literary works like Robert Browning's poem "Rabbi Ben Ezra. " His ability to translate words into visual art showcases his deep understanding and appreciation for literature.