Sarcastic Collection

Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Caprichos. Lo que puede un sastre! (What can a tailor!). Number 52. Aquatint. 1799. Reproduction by M. Segui i Riera

Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Capric
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Caprichos. Donde va mama? (Where are you going mum?). Number 65. Aquatint. 1799. Plate 43. Reproduction by M. Segui i Riera

The Intelligence Department, by Bairnsfather
The Intelligence Department " Is this ere the Warwicks?" " Nao, Indenburgs blinkin Light Infantry" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander

Teeth. Stones and Strings Watercolor Ink Painting.
Johan Liewendahl

AW Maria. Holy Drink Watercolor Portrait.
Johan Liewendahl

Beauty
Owe Emfestav

Dire qu'Arsionoé n'était pas contente d'être portraiturée... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dire qu'Arsionoe n'etait pas contente d'etre portraituree... 1844. Man with feather duster looking at bust (of his wife)

Quand les enfants ont été bien sages... 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quand les enfants ont ete bien sages... 1840. Quand les enfants ont ete bien sages le papa les mene au bain par partie de plaisir

Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho)
PNP322045 Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nos comptes sont faciles a établir.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nos comptes sont faciles a etablir.. 1844. Nos comptes sont faciles a etablir...vous m'avez confie mille exemplaires de votre recueil poetique intitule "soupirs de mon ame..." vingt

Monsieur veut-il des crêpes?.. 1855. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur veut-il des crepes?.. 1855. Monsieur veut-il des crepes?...- Ca doit etre un ancient croque-mort!'. Waiter: Would Monsieur like pancakes

Couple embracing in an office (colour photo)
3094531 Couple embracing in an office (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple embracing in an office)

Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly
TPG440670 Cartoon depicting the riots in New York on St Patricks Day 1867, published in Harpers Weekly, April 6 1867 (wood engraving) by Nast

Comic postcard, Man with red nose - I thought you was the comet! Date: early 20th century

The Beautiful Narcissus, caricature engraved by d Aubert and Co
CHT289153 The Beautiful Narcissus, caricature engraved by d Aubert and Co. and published by Bauger in Paris, 1840-50 (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Delightful experience of a family in a crowded restaurant, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT252542 Delightful experience of a family in a crowded restaurant, c.1860 (colour litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! (Ballot Bill)
Cartoon, That Ballot-Boy Again! The Ballot Bill (legislation for the use of a secret ballot in elections) was proving difficult to get through

Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions -- one of many cartoons focusing on the political rivalry between Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone

Temeprance enjoying a Frugal Meal, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025381 Temeprance enjoying a Frugal Meal, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dove-tailing, engraved by George Hunt, published by Thomas Mclean, 1827 (colour litho)
JEF144623 Dove-tailing, engraved by George Hunt, published by Thomas Mclean, 1827 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

View of the War from Switzerland, from Some Frightful War Pictures
STC64453 View of the War from Switzerland, from Some Frightful War Pictures, 1915 (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit
NCO190417 The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer, paying John Bull a visit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The King of Pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects (colour engraving)
CHT247148 The King of Pumpkins receiving the homage of his subjects (colour engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code
CHT293273 Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code Civil, promulgated by Napoleon in 1804, c.1840-50 (colour litho) by Daumier

Give me the Sweet Delight of Love, a Catch, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving)
3025935 Give me the Sweet Delight of Love, a Catch, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reconciliation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured etching)
NCO189717 The Reconciliation, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1804 (coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Collapse of part of the subway tunnel on Park Avenue, New York City, USA, 22 March 1902 (b / w photo)
6014327 Collapse of part of the subway tunnel on Park Avenue, New York City, USA, 22 March 1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

No Possible Doubt Whatever. Sentry;"alt! Who Goes There?"He Of The Bundle;"You Shut Yer
No Possible Doubt Whatever. Sentry; " alt! Who Goes There?" He Of The Bundle; " You Shut Yer...... Mouth Or I ll...... Come And Knock Yer

So Obvious. The Young And Talkative One "who Made That Ole?"The Fed Up One "mice"
So Obvious. The Young And Talkative One " who Made That Ole?" The Fed Up One " mice". After The Wartime Cartoon By Bruce Bairnsfather

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Restaurateur in no hurry
WW2 - Comic Postcard - A Restaurateur is in no hurry to serve his new guests - a band of German prisoners! Date: circa 1944

Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front - WW1
WW1 - Sarcastic take on the Rigours of war on Home Front by Phyllis Spence. (from left) Standard Dress the Lady of the house horrified by the standardised form of ladies dress encouraged during WW1

Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the water carrier, here depicted as a lovely woman carrying an urn

La Fontaine Renewed, Prussian Wolf disguised as a shepherd to guard German sheep
XJF441080 La Fontaine Renewed, Prussian Wolf disguised as a shepherd to guard German sheep, from Le Charivari, 10 October, 1867 (litho) by Daumier

The Prompt Arrival of Colonial Goods, 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR778871 The Prompt Arrival of Colonial Goods, 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Gascon in London, or English Civility, 1806 (colour litho)
XIR778867 The Gascon in London, or English Civility, 1806 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Cornish Boatman sets an amateur fisherman straight
Sarcastic Amateur Fisherman: " Are there any fish to be caught here, my man?" Cornish Boatman: " No Zur; You caught em all the last time as you was here!" Date: circa 1890s

Captured German officer in Paris
" His triumphant entry into Paris" - reads the sarcastic comment on this card, depicting a captured German officer surrounded by French soldiers

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"Sarcastic: A Journey Through Satirical Art and Humorous Imagery" Step into the world of sarcasm and wit as we explore a collection of artworks that will leave you chuckling. From Francisco de Goya's "Los Caprichos" to Bairnsfather's "The Intelligence Department, " these masterpieces are filled with hidden humor. Goya, known for his darkly satirical works, takes us on a journey through his prints in "Los Caprichos. " With biting social commentary and clever visual puns, he exposes the follies of society with a touch of irony. In contrast, Smilette's Democrat Election Poster from 1932 brings political satire to the forefront. This lithograph captures the essence of campaign promises with a twist of mockery, reminding us not to take everything at face value. A colorful photograph depicting a couple embracing in an office may seem ordinary at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, one can't help but wonder if there is more than meets the eye. Is it a playful jab at workplace romance or simply an innocent moment captured? Moving back in time to 1867 New York riots depicted in Harper's Weekly wood engraving cartoon, we witness rioters wearing shamrocks while causing chaos on St Patrick's Day. The artist skillfully mocks their actions while highlighting the absurdity of their behavior. Comic postcards have always been popular mediums for sarcastic humor. In one such card featuring a man with a red nose mistaking someone for a comet, we can't help but laugh at this comical misunderstanding. "The Beautiful Narcissus, " engraved by d'Aubert and Co. , presents us with caricature art that pokes fun at vanity and self-obsession. It serves as both entertainment and reflection on our own tendencies towards narcissism. Imagine experiencing dinner in a crowded restaurant during the 1860s. A color lithograph captures the chaos and humor of a family's delightful yet challenging experience.