Leech Collection (page 7)

Flight of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Flight of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Dogged Objection to Taxes, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Dogged Objection to Taxes, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Archimedes taking a Warm Bath, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Archimedes taking a Warm Bath, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Scipio and Hannibal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Young Varro, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Young Varro, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hannibal disguising himself, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hannibal disguising himself, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hannibal crossing the Alps, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hannibal crossing the Alps, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. Artist: John Leech
His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1852]

Roman Gladiator and his Patron, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Gladiator and his Patron, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

One of the Heavies, 1852. Artist: John Leech
One of the Heavies, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Metius aggravating Titus Manlius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Metius aggravating Titus Manlius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Victors Wreath, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The Victors Wreath, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Scare-crow, 1852. Artist: John Leech
A Scare-crow, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Titus threatening Pomponius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Titus threatening Pomponius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Pleased with his Rattle, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Pleased with his Rattle, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Terrific Combat between T Manlius and a Gaul of gigantic stature, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Terrific Combat between T Manlius and a Gaul of gigantic stature, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. Artist: John Leech
A Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cincinnatus chosen Dictator, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Pantomime, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Pantomime, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Coriolanus parting from his Wife and Family, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Coriolanus parting from his Wife and Family, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Gathering the Spoils, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Gathering the Spoils, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Celeres, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Celeres, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Patrician, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Patrician, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Cicero throws up his Brief, like a Gentleman, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cicero throws up his Brief, like a Gentleman, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Terence reading his Play to Caecilius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Terence reading his Play to Caecilius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Master of the Horse, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Master of the Horse, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Juvenile Party, From Punch, 1864, (1923). Artist: John Leech
Juvenile Party, From Punch, 1864, (1923). A work devoted to the serious glorification of juvenile aristocracy. From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme

A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett

King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). King Edward I (1239-1307) introducing his son John (1266-1271) to his subjects

Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) set up a commission to investigate the deeds by which the barons acquired their property

King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). William LongespUe, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c1176-1226) an English noble

John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Philip of Dreux (1158-1217) the Bishop of Beauvais capturing William LongespUe

Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech
Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

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"John Leech: A Master of Illustration Capturing the Essence of Time" Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol, " as brought to life by the talented artist John Leech. With his intricate illustrations, Leech transports us to Mr Fezziwig's Ball, where merriment and joy fill the air. The characters dance across the page, their movements captured with such skill that we can almost hear the music playing. But Leech's talent extends far beyond festive gatherings. In his cartoon dinosaurs, he takes us back millions of years to a time when these magnificent creatures roamed the Earth. Their majestic forms are rendered in vivid detail, reminding us of our planet's ancient history. In "The Great Lozenge-Maker, " Leech offers a humorous glimpse into family life. Paterfamilias is given a gentle hint about indulging in too many sweets – a lighthearted moment that resonates with parents everywhere. It also captures scenes filled with action and drama. Picture a horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window – chaos frozen in time on paper. And then there's King Henry VI married to Margaret of Anjou amidst a field of battle shrouded in fog; an eerie atmosphere created by Leech's masterful use of shading and perspective. Moving forward in time, we witness Romford exclaiming "Rot. " as he navigates through adversity while Captain Spurrier falls victim to his blade – both moments immortalized by Leech's skilled hand alongside Hablot Knight Browne. Yet it is not just historical events that captivate this artist; political satire finds its place within his portfolio too. From Cromwell dissolving Parliament to Guido Fawkes being discovered, these pivotal moments are depicted with wit and insight. As we delve into John Leech's work, one thing becomes clear: he was a true master of his craft.