Cartoons Collection (page 5)

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Little Miss Muffit by Lesley Butler - golf humour 1930
A nervous female golfer watched by other golfers, some encouraging, some obviously impatient. Date: 1930

Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, Irish Fenian
Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa (1831-1915), Irish Fenian leader - The terrible monster who was frightened by a woman! He was a pioneer in the use of explosives for political persuasion

Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in The P)rince of Japs
Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon (1858-1923), English actress and singer, as Cammpi in The Japs, or The Doomed Daimio, a burlesque by Harry Paulton and Mostyn Teddea. 1885

Cartoon portrait, Mr John Coleman (1831-1904), actor, playwright, novelist, memoirist and theatre manager - Can it be true that he is slightly effusive? 1886

Cartoon, Gladstone and the Irish Vote - Sold to Lord Salisbury. He ll be sorry he bought it at the price! 1885

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)

John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving)
3099793 John Ruskin, Art Criticism (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ruskin, Art Criticism)

Carl Hertz, illusionist and conjurer. 1893

British postcard, Coming down! WW1
British postcard, Coming down! Depicting a German airship with the face of Kaiser Wilhelm, plunging to earth in flames. 1914-1918

The Chaperon by Joyce Dennys
A young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)

The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving)
2632298 The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in
1078685 Why not go the limit? For the benefit of those ladies who ask the right to smoke in public, 1908 (colour litho) by Dart

Cartoon, John Bull is forced to accept American aid from Uncle Sam. Date: 1879

Cartoon, The Futurist (House of Lords reform)
Cartoon, The Futurist -- Bonar Law and Asquith on the failure to reform the House of Lords. Date: 1913

Cartoon, January, Twelfth Night, Drawing Characters -- part of a series of Christmas and New Year cartoons. circa 1840s

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

Cartoon, Fred Evans in clown costume
Cartoon, Fred Evans in his clown costume. He performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. 1879

The Un-locked cub
The New Zealand cub is too powerful for the English lion; plus ca change... Date: 1905

Ww1 Postcard India Joins
India joins the war Date: 1915

Tooth and Flail by H. M. Bateman
The Crisis - Tattenham Corner. Horses and riders each furiously rounding the bend at Tattenham Corner on Epsom racecourse as envisaged by the cartoonist, H. M. Bateman. Date: 1927

Rudyard Kipling by Tom Hutt
Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936), British writer and poet, pictured in caricature by Tom Hutt, smoking a pipe and holding a copy of Many Inventions. Date: 1914

Gaby Deslys, 1914
French actress and music hall artiste, Gaby Deslys pictured in rather glamorous caricature. At the time, she was appearing in the revue, The Passing Show, at the Palace Theatre, London. 1914

The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
The Conscientious Exhilarator " Every encouragement should be given for singing and whistling" - (Extract from a Military Manual ) That painstaking fellow, Lieut

M JEKYLL, O HYDE
Dr M Jekyll and Mr O Hyde - Tenniel uses Stevensons novel as an allegory of Irelands two faces - the one respectable, the other murderous. Date: 1888

Symptoms of a locked jaw. Plain sewing done here. The caricature reflects the bitter antagonism between Kentucky senator Henry Clay and President Andrew Jackson

A society of patriotic ladies, at Edenton in North Carolina. Print shows satire of American women from Edenton, North Carolina

The Dutch Apollo!. Cartoon showing the Prince of Orange, dressed like a Dutchman in (English) caricature, kneels with arms extended imploring at the feet of Princess Charlotte

The merry accident, or a print in the morning a chair, a chair, for the lady. Print shows the well-known courtesan Catherine Maria Kitty Fisher sprawled on the ground after falling off her horse;

Miss Hibernia at John Bulls family dinner!!. Print shows Miss Hibernia seated at right wearing dress decorated with Irish harps; seated around the table are members of John Bulls family

Great by H. M. Bateman
Caricature of a self-important gentleman in evening dress, puffing his chest out as he smokes a cigarette. Date: 1927

Prince Philip caricature
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1920) drawn in caricature, slipping on a banana skin - a comment perhaps on his tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Date: 1986

Princess Anne caricature
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal (born 1950), pictured in caricature in an evening dress and looking at her reflection in a mirror. Date: 1986

Gladstone out of a Job
Defeated in the July 1886 election because of his backing for Irish Home Rule, Gladstone and his supporters find themselves among the unemployed, eating Irish stew

Cartoon, They have ears! WW1
Cartoon, They have ears! Three fashionable French women are afraid that two Dachshunds might be German spies. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Waitress, WW1
Cartoon, Waitress, showing a pretty young woman in a white apron serving a beer to a French soldier in uniform. Date: 1915

My Dug-Out A lay of the trenches by Bruce Bairnsfather
Old Bill shows his prowess as a poet in this cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather. Date: 1915

British valour and Yankee boasting or, Shannon versus Chesapeake. Cartoon shows a British boarding party routing the crew of the Chesapeake; in a matter of minutes the crew was subdued

The American rattle snake. Cartoon shows American snake, the emblem used by Americans as a device on their flag before the adoption of the stars and stripes

Wierd sisters; minister ssic of darkness; minions of the moon. Prime Minister William Pitt, and subordinate ministers Dundas and Thurlow portrayed as the witches from Macbeth

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Property protected--e la Francoise. British satire of Franco-American relations after the XYZ Affair in May of 1798; 5 Frenchmen plunder female America

Diversions of Hatfield. Five men taking part in an archery contest. The target is placed on a tree in the form of a woman, branches being upraised arms

Uncle Sams youngest son, Citizen Know Nothing. A bust portrait of a young man representing the nativist ideal of the Know Nothing party

Abraham Lincoln, Republican candidate for president of the United States. A print for a large campaign banner or poster for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln

Grand national union banner for 1864. Liberty, union and victory. Print shows a campaign banner for 1864 Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln and running mate Andrew Johnson

Major general John Sullivan, a distinguish d officer in the Continential sic Army. Print shows John Sullivan, three-quarter length portrait, wearing military uniform, standing, facing right

A new Dunciad done with a view of ye fluctuating ideas of taste, without preface or introduction. Engraving shows the interior of a room, where Hogarth, no.1

Sick of the property tax or ministerial influnza (sic). Cartoon shows ministers, among them Vansittart and Castlereagh, vomiting taxes into a large bag labeled budget

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Cartoons have long been a beloved form of entertainment, captivating audiences with their whimsical and often satirical depictions of the world around us. Dating back to as early as the 18th century, they have evolved from simple illustrations to complex visual narratives that convey powerful messages. One iconic moment in cartoon history is the Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney in 1930. This groundbreaking illustration showcased Disney's rising influence in the animation industry and foreshadowed his future success with characters like Mickey Mouse. Another notable figure in cartoon history is Cecil Rhodes, whose political cartoons during the late 19th century provided biting social commentary on imperialism and colonialism. His thought-provoking drawings challenged societal norms and sparked important conversations about power dynamics. The works of W. Heath Robinson also deserve recognition for their intricate and imaginative designs. Known for his elaborate contraptions, Robinson's drawings often depicted fantastical inventions that blended humor with engineering prowess. Speaking of Robinsons, William Heath Robinson's "Pea Apparatus" stands out as a prime example of his ingenious creativity. This comical drawing showcases an overly complicated machine designed solely for shelling peas - a humorous take on human ingenuity taken to absurd extremes. Moving onto political satire, Duke Wellington/Paul Pry's caricatures were immensely popular during the early 19th century. These witty illustrations lampooned prominent figures of the time and offered a lighthearted perspective on politics and society. H. M Bateman's "The Favourite Wins" exemplifies how they are capture both humor and drama simultaneously. This particular piece depicts a horse race where unexpected events unfold, leaving viewers amused by Bateman's skillful storytelling through visuals alone. Lloyd George/Vanity Fair was another significant contribution to political cartooning during World War I era Britain. These satirical portrayals shed light on key players such as Lloyd George himself while providing insightful commentary on wartime policies and public sentiment.