Corpulent Collection

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man eating at a dining table with a knife and fork. Death and the Glutton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at bareknuckle boxers during a fight. Death and the Pugilists. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van

GREENWICH FAIR / SIDESHOW
Visitors to Greenwich Fair enjoy the hustle and bustle of the sideshows, including the Surprisingly Corpulent Female. Date: 1839

A Millionaire, drawing the attention of a pretty girl. I wonder if money is indeed her best friend...! Date: 1895

The Mayor of Middle Wallop not appreciating Shakespeare
The sublime ignorance of the Mayor of Middle Wallop. The Mayor of Middle Wallop (who is interested in the decoration of the new theatre in M.W.) - " Oos that Gentleman you re painting

Cabbie advises fat fare to prevent horse spying him
Hilarious cartoon by Phil May: " I want you to take me to St. Johns Wood, Cabbie" " All right, Sir, but would you mind getting in on the other side so as the old horse don t see

WWI - What a Pleasure to be a Soldier! Two cheeky (and rather rotund) Geman privates mimic their commanding officer and his hands-on-hips pose - with considerable comic effect!

Racing Illustrated - A doubtful starter - a seaside donkey is les than keen on taking a corpulent holidaymaker for a stroll across the sand... Date: circa 1903

Amusing hunting scene of a corpulent hunter riding an exhausted donkey, whilst he is stalked by a stag and (rather oddly, as if this card could get odder...) a black pig! A Russian postcard

The Full Moon. Like the moon, my brethren dear, I am full as full can be, Full of grace and lager beer, Full of food and sanctity! Date: circa 1910s

Near Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Greek Hotel Owner
The corpulent and magnificent Greek Hotel proprietor of the Hotel Ephesus at the village of Seljuk close to Smyrna (Izmir), Monsieur Carpouzas

Greenwich Fair / Sideshow
Visitors to Greenwich Fair enjoy the hustle and bustle of the sideshows, including the " Surprisingly Corpulent Female"

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