Satire Collection (page 17)

Victorian satirical cartoon about idleness
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon about idleness. Who work with neither head nor hand, With such the other parts expand

Victorian satirical cartoon - The Astronomer, with look intent
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon. The Astronomer, with look intent

Victorian satirical cartoon on Religion and attaining power
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. The Cross, to oft, istead of guilding to the skies. Is made the means of scrambling after dignities

Victorian satirical cartoon on Religion and the poor
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. My eyes and thoughts to Heaven go, I ne er see common things below

Victorian satirical cartoon Fond of Change
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. Miser Fond of Change

Victorian satirical cartoon on temperance
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. In the morning we say, We ll live better today. In the Evening deplore, We are worse than before

Victorian satirical cartoon, Boy failing to catch a butterfly
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. At losing what we thought we had

Victorian satirical cartoon, The Way of the World
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Way of the World. The loss of friends, of home, of credit, social bliss, Good name and reputatio all - are shewn in this

Victorian satirical cartoon, sloth in apathy While Opportunity passes by
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, Dull sloth in apathy doth lie, While Opportunity passes by

Victorian satirical cartoon, Of our Lifes setting sun
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, Of our Lifes setting sun

Victorian satirical cartoon about western ambassadors to China, 1869
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon about western ambassadors to China, Punch, 1869

Illustration, Gullivers Travels
Illustration to Gullivers Travels, showing Gulliver captured and tied down in Lilliput. circa 1860s

Ricardo Palma (1833-1919). Peruvian author, scholar, librarian and politician. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Fishing for Souls, 1614, by Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c
Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne (c. 1589-1662). Dutch painter. Fishing for Souls, 1614. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu
Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer. Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illustration by Andre Devambez (edition, 1911)

The Reckoning
THE RECKONING. Pan German: Monstrous, I call it. Why, its fully a quarter of what WE would have made THEM pay if WE D won. Supposed German reaction to war reparations after the First World War

Anti-German cartoon, map of Europe, WW1
The tailors of strafe street. An anti-German cartoon showing the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, in a tailors shop during the First World War

French Theatre -- Sottie du Prince des Sotz
Sottie du Prince des Sotz (Foolery from the Prince of Fools), by Pierre Gringore (Gringoire). Showing a musician in a red and grey fools costume, standing on one leg and playing the mandolin

Comus, Themis and Momus, Greek gods.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

Cartoon, The New Dance Mistress, WW1
Cartoon, The New Dance Mistress, showing an Austro-Hungarian or German officer in eastern costume introducing a plump German woman, Fraulein Gans (Miss Goose)

Old Bill car mascot on a metal plinth, WW1
Old Bill car mascot. Produced by Louis Lejeune (Mascots) Ltd, on a metal plinth. Copyright No. R2669204. Bairnsfather Ware. Date: circa 1919

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm II in civilian dress, WW1
Cartoon, The Last Uniform of All, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II in civilian dress, looking forward to his change from uniform after a peace treaty is signed at the end of the First World War

Satirical cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm II, WW1
The Little Tin God, satirical cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm II at the start of the First World War. He is shown with six arms, like a Hindu god, holding various weapons in his hands

German cartoon, three allies in the stocks, WW1
First World War cartoon, showing the German view of the allies France, Britain and Russia, seen here in the stocks, with lists of the territory claimed by the Central Powers. Date: December 1917

Anti-German cartoon, Made in Germany, WW1
Made in Germany, an anti-German First World War cartoon, showing a long-legged Kaiser Wilhelm II running from France to Germany with a flask of wine

Cartoon, The Censor at Work, WW1
Cartoon, The Censor at Work as he is seen by the Press, with a quotation from The Taming of the Shrew: Heres snip, and nip, and cut, and slish, and slash, Like to a censer in a barbers shop

Spanish literature. The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote of La Mancha, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616). Conversations between Don Quixote

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1877. Peace Rumors. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1877, showing Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia carving up the Ottoman Empire as a powerless Turkey looks on

DARWIN CARTOON. An 1871 cartoon by Thomas Nast satirizing Charles Darwins theory of evolution by showing a gorilla seeking the protection of Henry Bergh

CRUIKSHANK: CARTOON, 1832. Source of the Southwark Water Works, or, Salus Populi Suprema Lex. Cartoon satirizing the owner of the Southwark Water Works, John Edwards

THE BOSTONIANS IN DISTRESS. A British cartoon sympathizing with Bostons plight following the closing of its port by British parliament in 1774

SOUTHERN JUSTICE, 1867. Central detail of the American cartoon Southern Justice by Thomas Nast, 1867

NAST: LABOR & CAPITAL, 1871. Put Yourself in His Place. An anti-labor union cartoon of 1871 by Thomas Nast

NAST: TWEED CARTOON. Wholesale and Retail. One of Thomas Nasts vitriolic attacks on William M. Boss Tweed and the Tweed Ring published shortly before the New York state

NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions. The competent workman must support the incompetent. One of Thomas Nasts cartoon reactions to the Haymarket Riot, 1886

FROM HELL TO SHEOL, 1885. According to the New Version of the Old Testament, Many Respectable People who have been Writhing in the Old-Fashioned Hell will have to be Transferred to the Pleasant

PHILLIPINES CARTOON, 1898. What Will He Do With It? Having acquired the Philippines, Uncle Sam ponders how to deal with the country. American cartoon, 1898, by Charles Nelan

HAREM, c1900. The Sultan in his Harem. Humorous study by the St. Louis photographer Fritz W. Guerin, c1900

Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to
ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

Jazz Band and Shimmy. Office workers at a five o clock dance. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1921, by Karl Arnold
GERMANY: DANCE CRAZE, 1921. Jazz Band and Shimmy. Office workers at a five o clock dance. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1921, by Karl Arnold

War Monuments No. 1. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 5 January 1942
CARTOON: WORLD WAR II. War Monuments No. 1. American cartoon by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) for PM, 5 January 1942

American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House

Scoll painting by Toba Sojo (1053-1140)
JAPAN: ANIMALS AS HUMANS. Scoll painting by Toba Sojo (1053-1140)

The Coonskin on the Wall. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U. S
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. The Coonskin on the Wall. American cartoon, 1920, blaming the demise in the U.S. Senate of the League of Nations on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge

A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act
McKINLEY TARIFF ACT, 1894. A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act and a Senate of special interests

The Writing on the Wall. American lithograph cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1884
BLAINE CARTOON, 1884. The Writing on the Wall. American lithograph cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1884, depicting prominent Republicans at a modern-day Belshazzars feast

A National Game That Is Played Out. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876
ELECTION CARTOON, 1876. A National Game That Is Played Out. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting the ballot box as a political football in the Hayes-Tilden election

Another very, very dry issue! Cartoon satirizing President Herbert Hoovers sparse accomplishments
CARTOON: HOOVER, 1932. Another very, very dry issue! Cartoon satirizing President Herbert Hoovers sparse accomplishments, as he attempts to win reelection in 1932. Drawing, 1932, by Knox

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"Satire: A Timeless Art of Social Commentary" From William Hogarth's iconic prints Gin Lane and Beer Street, to James Gillray's biting political cartoons, it has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. These artists used their craft to expose the vices and follies of society with sharp wit and clever imagery. In Gin Lane, Hogarth vividly portrays the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and communities. The chaotic scene serves as a cautionary tale against excessive drinking, highlighting the dark underbelly of London's gin craze in the 18th century. Meanwhile, Beer Street presents a stark contrast - an idyllic vision of moderation and prosperity. By juxtaposing these two prints, Hogarth satirically critiques societal choices while advocating for responsible consumption. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gillray's Napoleon Cartoon from 1805. This satirical etching humorously depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt carving up the world like a plumb pudding during peace negotiations. Through this exaggerated portrayal, Gillray mocks both leaders' hunger for power at the expense of global stability. Satire is not limited to politics alone; it also tackles technological advancements like man riding on a steam rocket or advertisements such as D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster. These works playfully poke fun at society's fascination with progress or consumerism. Even centuries ago, satire was employed by artists like Charles Williams who parodied an advertisement for Rumford stoves in Luxury or Comforts of a Rum p ford. By exaggerating its benefits through colorful caricatures, Williams exposes how easily people can be swayed by marketing tactics. The Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877 takes satire into geopolitical realms by comically mapping out international conflicts during that period. It highlights absurdities within war strategies while reminding viewers that behind every conflict lie real human lives affected by political decisions.