Satire Collection (page 5)

After the Fete / Bismarck
OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD BISMARCK French satire " After the Fete"

Alphabet / P for Policeman
A British Policeman catches a mis-behaving street urchin

Britain / Cartoon / Reform
A horse with the head of Disraeli takes A Leap in the Dark, in Punchs satire on the Reform Bill

1869 / Gladstone / Peerages
Gladstones Magic Change! or How to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Satire on Gladstones appointments to the peerage

Tobacco Ban Threat
Beware, Mr Smoker, your turn is next ! - a prophetic satire from the Prohibition Era in America

Where is Britannia? 1867
WHERE IS BRITANNIA? (Satire on the invisible monarchy)

Peacock Styling 1916
Satire on the current peacock modes: exaggerated voluminous short skirts in bold stripes & colours with antique accessories like panniers & reticules

Bearded Policemen
The Police wear Beards and Moustaches : Panic among the Street Boys

Joihn Laws Scheme
Satire on John Laws Louisiana fiasco. Scots economist appointed controller-general of finances in France, he launched the disastrous Mississippi bubble

Pope Alex VI Rewarded
POPE ALEXANDER VI (Roderigo Borgia) receiving more than pennies from Heaven for himself and his favourites (from a contemporary satire)

Wagner / Gill / L eclipse
RICHARD WAGNER A satire implying Wagners music may perforate ones eardrum!

King George Iv / Satire
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Caricature of him and a friend

Extravagant Hairstyle
The wretched consequences of trying to be fashionable : satire on the extravagant hairstyles of the period

Addiction
Carmen Watkins

The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862....here is this wicked Belgian painter representing an incident of monkey life which, in this covetous

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Les Songes Drolatiques de Pantagruel ou sont contenues plusieurs figures de l invention de maitre Francois Rabelais, [1565]

Cartoon, Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition of 1850 (to be improved in 1851). A satire on the forthcoming Great Exhibition, under the leadership of Prince Albert

Pllate 60 from Los Caprichos : Trials (Ensayos. ), 1799. Creator: Francisco Goya
Pllate 60 from Los Caprichos : Trials (Ensayos.), 1799

Plate 25 from Los Caprichos : If he broke the pot (Si quebroel Cantaro. ), 1799
Plate 25 from Los Caprichos : If he broke the pot (Si quebro el Cantaro.), 1799

The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Creator: Anonymous
The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, 1876-1877. Private Collection

Creation of Eve, by Michelangelo, Cappella Sistina, Vatican, published 1873
The Creation of Eve. Wood engraving after a detail from the frescos by Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) in the Cappella Sistina, Vatican, published in 1873

Victorian satirical cartoon, Drunk man in a bar, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on attractiveness of wealth, 19th Century. A wreck at the bar

Victorian satirical cartoon, Depression hiding behind a smiling mask
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on Depression hiding behind a smiling mask, 19th Century. Tis hard to smile, when all the while, You feel a load of care; Tis hard to laugh at idle chaff

Victorian satirical cartoon, The pursuit of pleasure, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on old age, 19th Century. The pursuit of pleasure. Old rich men chasing after a beautful young woman

Victorian satirical cartoon, Author and the Publisher
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Author and the Publisher. Fat and greedy Publisher eating the brains of a staving author

Victorian satirical cartoon, Brothers of the Brush, Artist and cleaners
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon on the Brothers of the Brush. The Artist, shoeshine, street cleaner and chimney sweep all living in poverty

Victorian satire, rich landlord evicting poor tenants
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire, rich landlord harassing poor tenants, 19th Century. Thou pauper pay me that thou owest. Or out upon the world thou goest

Victorian satire, Principle and Interest
Vintage engraving of Victorian satire, Principle and Interest. Clergyman tempted by the devil with power and money

Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satirical cartoon, Multum in parvo, Much in little, 19th Century. Theres nothing in a little pin, Until it penetrates the skin; Theres nothing in a little fly

Victorian satirical cartoon, doctines of the church
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon on doctines of the church. 19th Century. The weathercock upon the Church doth shew, How modern creeds and doctrines come and go; now this way

Youth and age, burn the candle at both ends
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon youth and age. 19th Century. Youth burn the candle at both ends, whilst old age struggles to keep to flames alight

A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year in London, c1825. Artist: George Hunt
A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year in London, c1825. A pedestrian struggling through the snow, facing a driving blizzard with a broken umbrella

The Bond Street battalion - or hospital staff from Holland!!!, 1799. Town fops feigning wounds (which had become fashionable on the return of the Guards from Holland)

Murphy the Dick-tater, alias the weather cock of the walk, 1837. A figure with a potato surmounted by a weathervane for head, globe for body, holding bellows and telescope under right arm

The sleeping congregation, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The sleeping congregation, 1762.The scene is a country church, the only member of the congregation awake (besides the speaker) is the clerk who observes the charms of a young woman

A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, c. 1680
A Contented Cuckhold in the new fashion, pub. c.1680 (bw engraving). with Note that his hair has been made to look like horns to symbolise he is a cuckold

French satirical cartoon - Victor Henri Rochefort
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon, of Victor Henri Rochefort, Marquis de Rochefort-Lucay. 1831 to 1913. Henri Rochefort et sa patronne la bonne Sainte Pelagie

Victorian satirical cartoon, The Miser and the Dandy
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus. The Miser and the Dandy

Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, The Rich man strives to rise, by the poor mans labour

Victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, on Wedlock

Victorian satire on capitalism and labour
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on capitalism and labour. A greed capitalist boss carried on the backs of his workers. 1890

Satire on the sale of indulgences, before 1536. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Boozing (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia by Adam Ole Artist: Anonymous)
Boozing (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia by Adam Olearius). Private Collection

Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). Artist: FH Townsend
Bravo, Belgium, 1914, (1920). A small boy in clogs representing Belgium stands up against a bullying Germany holding a club and sausages. Cartoon that originally appeared in Punch, August 1914

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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.