Rascal Collection

Fancy Meeting You by George Ranstead
Humorous illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a rascally little boy wriggling through a fence after stealing apples

Misled: The Ambassador of the Rascals Exposes himself from the Window of t Bokki Tavern in the Haar Creator
Misled: The Ambassador of the Rascals Exposes himself from the Window of t Bokki Tavern in the Haarlemmerhout, c.1739-before 1750

Self Portrait, The so-called Portrait of Jan Fabus, 1660-1661. Creator: Moses ter Borch
Self Portrait, The so-called Portrait of Jan Fabus, 1660-1661

Television programme - Actor Robin Nedwell and Richard O Sullivan in a scene from Doctor in Charge 1 March 1973 circa

Alfred Jingle Esquire, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
KDC465741 Alfred Jingle Esquire, from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Jingle Esq)

Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730926 Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation! Man feeling threatened)

After the bombardment (colour litho)
3096403 After the bombardment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the bombardment. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lord Charles Beresford (colour litho)
613222 Lord Charles Beresford (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Charles Beresford, The little rascal, 12 August 1876)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786466 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 11 April 1908.); © Look and Learn

Cover of Monellucci e Monellacci by A. Piccioni, 1902
3497660 Cover of Monellucci e Monellacci by A. Piccioni, 1902 by Conti Novelli, Enrico de, aka Yambo (1876-1943); Centro Apice, UniversitA degli Studi di Milano, Milan

The Trials of an Artist in Tangier (litho)
1038972 The Trials of an Artist in Tangier (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trials of an Artist in Tangier)

A Honeymoon on a Tricycle (engraving)
1054896 A Honeymoon on a Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Honeymoon on a Tricycle)

Geese Grazing near Rahlstedt (oil on canvas)
XKH152147 Geese Grazing near Rahlstedt (oil on canvas) by Speckter, Otto (1807-71); 30.8x43.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Rest Of The Rascals Jumped On Him And Burked Him. Illustration By J. Tenniel To The Poem The Tragedy. From The Book The Ingoldsby Legends Or Mirth And Marvels By Thomas Ingoldsby, Published 1865

The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and his Fortunes and Adversities. Spanish anonymous novel first published in 1554. Cover of edition printed in Milan. 1587. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

The Effects of Intemperance, c. 1663-65 (oil on panel)
BAL8233 The Effects of Intemperance, c.1663-65 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 76x106.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: proverb Wine is a mocker; ); Dutch

Portrait of a Soldier - February 1941
Soldier, smoking a pipe, dressed in greatcoat and cap at a jaunty angle. Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N20263

Scaremongering Newspaper
THE CATCH-PENNY Policeman - " Now then, you mischievous young rascal, - stop that!" (Scare-mongering newspapers)

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"Fancy Meeting You, you little rascal. " exclaimed George Ranstead in his television programme, starring actors Robin Nedwell and Richard O. This caption perfectly captures the mischievous nature of our subject. In the engraving "Fare Thee Well" from 1816, we see a sly grin on the face of Alfred Jingle Esquire, a true rascal from Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers. His cunning ways are beautifully depicted in this artwork. Anticipation fills the air as a man feels threatened by a mischievous rascal in a Christmas card chromolitho. What could this troublemaker have up their sleeve? The aftermath of a bombardment is captured in vivid color litho, where two marauders seek revenge against an unsuspecting officer. These daring individuals prove that even villains can be considered rascals. Lord Charles Beresford is portrayed as a colorful character in another lively litho. With his flamboyant attire and playful demeanor, he embodies the essence of being a rascal. Le Rire's illustration showcases yet another example of mischief with its vibrant color litho. This misbehaving figure adds an element of humor to any situation they find themselves in. A cover from Monellucci e Monellacci by A. Piccioni depicts two troublemakers causing chaos wherever they go - true embodiments of rascals at heart. "The Trials of an Artist in Tangier" litho captures the struggles faced by creative souls amidst all sorts of distractions and temptations found within this exotic city. Even artists can't resist embracing their inner rascals. Lastly, we witness newlyweds embarking on "A Honeymoon on a Tricycle. " As they navigate through life together on this unconventional vehicle, one cannot help but imagine the adventures these lovebirds will encounter along their journey as delightful little rascals.