Vanity Fair Collection (page 49)

Poster for le Theatre Olympia, Grand ballet Brighton. Jean de Paleologu, or Paleologue, 1855 a 1942, a Romanian poster artist, painter, and illustrator

PARKER: DIVORCE, 1920. Our Great American Sport. Page from Vanity Fair magazine, January 1920, commenting on the rising divorce rate in the United States

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Ensign Stubble practising the art of war. Wood engraving after the authors design for a 1861 edition of William Makepeace Thackerays Vanity Fair

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Rebecca makes acquaintance with a live baronet. Etching after the authors design, for the first edition of Willam Makepeace Thackerays novel Vanity Fair, London, 1848

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Rebeccas Farewell. Etching, after the authors design, for the first chapter of William Makepeace Thackerays novel Vanity Fair, 1847-48

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Virtue rewarded, A booth in Vanity Fair. Etching, after the authors design, to the concluding chapter of William M. Thackerays novel Vanity Fair, 1847-48

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. A Family Party at Brighton. Etching, after the authors design, to chapter 25 of William Makepeace Thackerays novel Vanity Fair, 1847-48

AD: VANITY FAIR, 1848. Advertisement for Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray, published by Punch Magazine as a serial between 1847 and 1848

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Cover etching after a design by William Makepeace Tackeray s
THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Cover etching after a design by William Makepeace Tackerays monthly numbers as first issued, 1847-48

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian & Faithful Pass Through Vanity Fair. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C. Selous, for an 1844 edition of John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress

THACKERAY: VANITY FAIR. Title page of the first edition after a design by the author, William Makepeace Thackeray, London, England, 1848

Cigarette couple, 1919 Vanity Fair C016 / 4319
Cigarette couple. Vanity Fair artwork of a couple lighting cigarettes. The artwork is by the French poster designer and illustrator Georges Lepape (1887-1971)

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian radio inventor C013 / 7708
Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the Italian physicist and radio inventor Guglielmo Marconi

Thomas Stevenson, Scottish meteorologist C013 / 7706
Thomas Stevenson (1818-1887). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the Scottish lighthouse designer and meteorologist Thomas Stevenson

John Gladstone, British chemist C013 / 7707
John Gladstone (1827-1902). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British chemist John Hall Gladstone. Gladstone was President of the Physical Society from 1874 to 1876

Samuel Wilks, British physician C013 / 7701
Samuel Wilks (1824-1911). 19th Century portrait by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physician and biographer Samuel Wilks

Lord Kelvin, British physicist C013 / 7704
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British physicist and mathematician William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin

Henry Bessemer, British industrialist C013 / 7703
Henry Bessemer (1813-1898). 19th Century artwork by Leslie Ward ( Spy ) of the British industrialist Henry Bessemer. Bessemer was the inventor of the Bessemer process for making steel

William Ramsay, Scottish chemist C013 / 7702
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Discovery of radium by the Curies, 1898
Discovery of radium by the Curies, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1904

William Jenner, British physician
William Jenner (1815" 1898), British physician, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1873. Jenner studied medicine in London, where he worked as a doctor

John Lawes, British agriculturalist
John Bennet Lawes (1814-1900), British agriculturalist and chemist, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1882

Lord Rayleigh discovering argon, 1894
Lord Rayleigh working with argon, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1899

The blue eagle of the N. R. A. rescuing Uncle Sam from the Great Depression. American magazine cover, 1934
MAGAZINE: NEW DEAL, 1934. The blue eagle of the N.R.A. rescuing Uncle Sam from the Great Depression. American magazine cover, 1934

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian & Faithful Pass Through Vanity Fair: wood engraving for a 19th century edition of The Pilgrims Progress, first published in London in 1678

VANITY FAIR, 1932. A 1932 cover of Vanity Fair with a caricature of American tennis player, Helen Wills

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"Vanity Fair: A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Caricatures" Step right up and enter the enchanting world of Vanity Fair, where larger-than-life personalities come to life through the stroke of an artist's pen. This captivating collection takes us on a journey through time, revealing the fascinating characters that graced its pages. In 19th-century England, George Orby Wombwell, baronet extraordinaire, stole the show with his exotic menagerie. His presence in Vanity Fair caricature immortalized him as a true spectacle for all to behold. Meanwhile, Henry Drummond Wolff, a British diplomat renowned for his charm and wit, found himself forever etched in history thanks to his dashing portrayal in 1874. The Right Hon Lord Sandhurst emerged from humble beginnings as a soldier's son but rose to prominence within Vanity Fair's colorful realm on that fateful day in June 1889. With vibrant hues capturing every detail of his distinguished persona, this cartoon became an emblematic symbol of aspiration and achievement. Not limited to nobility alone, Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot made waves with his appearance in 1894. Sir Leslie Matthew Ward expertly captured Fogg-Elliot's essence – an embodiment of elegance and sophistication that resonated throughout society. Venturing beyond British shores brought us face-to-face with The Count Della Catena and Count Strickland. These European aristocrats left their mark on Vanity Fair's canvas in May 1893 – their portraits exuding both mystery and allure. But it wasn't just high-ranking individuals who found themselves thrust into the spotlight; Colonel Owen Lewis Cope Williams commanded attention with his commanding presence while Mr John Fletcher Moulton captivated audiences with intellect and charisma. Breaking societal norms came naturally to Miss Christabel Pankhurst – her inclusion among these illustrious figures showcased her unwavering determination to fight for women's rights.