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Satirical Collection

Background imageSatirical Collection: Duke Wellington / Paul Pry

Duke Wellington / Paul Pry
DUKE OF WELLINGTON British General and Statesman Known as the Iron Duke A Wellington Boot - Satire

Background imageSatirical Collection: Man riding on a steam rocket

Man riding on a steam rocket
The Flight of Intellect. A comic image of a thin man riding on a steam rocket, with his top hat flying off behind him

Background imageSatirical Collection: Programme design, Gilbert & Sullivan, Princess Ida

Programme design, Gilbert & Sullivan, Princess Ida, Savoy Theatre, London. A respectful operatic perversion of Tennysons " Princess" in Three Acts. circa 1880s

Background imageSatirical Collection: Los Caprichos by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828)

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

Background imageSatirical Collection: The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

The Gate of Calais. Etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)
William Hogarth (1697-1764). British artist, engraver, illustrator and satirical painter. The Gate of Calais. Etching by Hogarth. Engraving. The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

Background imageSatirical Collection: Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483

Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Satire against Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1

Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats, WW1
Cartoon, Mermaids and U-Boats. Two mermaids and two fish are disturbed by a German U-boat which has a face like a shark. Date: 1917

Background imageSatirical Collection: Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses

Female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses
Two women jockeys with riding crops, spur on their steeds - not horses, but top-hatted and tailed gentlemen who wear bridles in their mouths

Background imageSatirical Collection: Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood

Suffragettes - Christmas Dinner in Holloway by Lawson Wood
Four portly prison officers and policemen force feed a handcuffed suffragette Christmas pudding from the police buffet trolley in Holloway Prison. Date: 1912

Background imageSatirical Collection: The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman

The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M

Background imageSatirical Collection: Rejected by the inventions board

Rejected by the inventions board
" Rejected by the inventions board

Background imageSatirical Collection: London going out of town -- the expansion of London

London going out of town -- the expansion of London
London going out of town, or, The March of Bricks & Mortar -- Cruikshanks cartoon comment on the expansion of London

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon of Winston Churchill, British statesman

Cartoon of Winston Churchill, British statesman
A cartoon depiction of Winston Churchill, British statesman and historian

Background imageSatirical Collection: Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape

Charles Darwin with a lookalike ape
Charles Darwin holding up a hand mirror to an ape, showing how alike the pair of them are

Background imageSatirical Collection: The Five ALLs - John Kay

The Five ALLs - John Kay
Satirical cartoon by Scottish caricaturist John Kay (1742-1826) entitled The Five All s, depicting five characters and their interpretations of their reltion to All

Background imageSatirical Collection: Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Background imageSatirical Collection: How Some Englishmen thought we were going to win the war

How Some Englishmen thought we were going to win the war
Humorous cartoon showing Englishmen, armed with cricket bats

Background imageSatirical Collection: To the Public Danger

To the Public Danger
Humorous scene by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing policemen chasing a gentleman in a futuristic flying machine along a main road. Satire on flying which was in infancy

Background imageSatirical Collection: Marguerite Durand / Losque

Marguerite Durand / Losque
MARGUERITE DURAND French womens rights activist and journalist: a satirical depiction

Background imageSatirical Collection: Satirical cartoon on German army recruitment, WW1

Satirical cartoon on German army recruitment, WW1
A satirical cartoon by the German artist George Grosz on German army recruitment, showing a doctor examining a decaying skeleton to see if it is fit for military service

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration

Cartoons, The Great Chartist Demonstration -- No. IX, The Beginning and the End. 1848

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Bottoms Dream (Republicanism)

Cartoon, Bottoms Dream (Republicanism)
Cartoon, BOTTOMS DREAM -- Nick Bottom (the working-man): I have a dream

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1

Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, twenty-four years after Tenniel

Background imageSatirical Collection: Goya (1746-1828). Spanish painter and printmaker. Los Capric

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

Background imageSatirical Collection: John Law (1671 1729). Scottish economist. Dutch satirical

John Law (1671 1729). Scottish economist. Dutch satirical
John Law (16711729). Scottish economist. He was appointed Controller General of Finances of France under King Louis XV. In 1716 Law established the Banque Ge?ne?rale in France, a private bank

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray

Background imageSatirical Collection: Irish Home Rule cartoon

Irish Home Rule cartoon
Conservative Party political cartoon with ex Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour talking to Henry Campbell-Bannerman about Irish Home Rule, 1906 Date: 1906

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 3 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 3 of 5
Card 3 of 5 - The Wrestlers. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageSatirical Collection: Female Type / High Art

Female Type / High Art
THE HIGH ART MAIDEN sending up the aesthetic movement, portraying a lady in love with her chinaware

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cock Pit / Hogarth

Cock Pit / Hogarth
THE COCK PIT Satirical illustration showing blindness of man drawn into betting on match, and other debauchery

Background imageSatirical Collection: Old Bill and Co. August 1940

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision

Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision (based on Dickens story, A Christmas Carol)

Background imageSatirical Collection: Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by

Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by the papacy. Colored engraving

Background imageSatirical Collection: Satires by Juvenal

Satires by Juvenal
Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). 1st - 2nd centuries AD. Roman poet. Satires. Start of the First Satire. Leyden, 1532

Background imageSatirical Collection: The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch

The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch
Promotional postcard for The Headmaster by Wilfrid T. Coleby and Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Playhouse theatre, 22nd January 1913

Background imageSatirical Collection: German cartoon on British recruitment techniques

German cartoon on British recruitment techniques
A cartoon from the German satirical magazine, Lustige Blatter reproduced in The Tatler suggesting that the famous recruitment posters did not persuade men to join up and that instead

Background imageSatirical Collection: Menelik Ii / Ethiopia / Rire

Menelik Ii / Ethiopia / Rire
MENELIK II Emperor of Ethiopia (1889-1913) - a satirical view

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn

Cartoon, 19th century coach at an inn
Cartoon showing a 19th century coach arriving at an inn for a Christmas meal

Background imageSatirical Collection: Satirical ballooning image

Satirical ballooning image
A rude satirical image of large and small balloons tied together, lifting a cannon, entitled The Montgolsier. A first rate of the French Aerial Navy. A Fart, an Ass, a Fool, A Monkey, a Nothing. 1783

Background imageSatirical Collection: Labour Candidates

Labour Candidates
Labour candidates. - A postcard with a dual meaning, both a satire on potential Labour Party MPs and three down and out men all of whom are good candidates as labourers. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSatirical Collection: Whistler V Ruskin

Whistler V Ruskin
Punch comments on the Whistler-Ruskin libel case, in which Whistler was awarded one farthing damages

Background imageSatirical Collection: Carl Nielsen / Klods-Hans

Carl Nielsen / Klods-Hans
CARL AUGUST NIELSEN Danish composer: a satirical view

Background imageSatirical Collection: Preraphaelites Mocked

Preraphaelites Mocked
Millais, Rossetti and Hunt ride a donkey monogrammed JR (Ruskin) - a mischievous parody of Millais painting Sir Isumbras at the ford

Background imageSatirical Collection: Future City Satire

Future City Satire
A satirical view of the city of the future

Background imageSatirical Collection: Benedictine Monk

Benedictine Monk
MONACHUS BENEDICTINUS a satirical drawing done at a time when England feared a papal invasion

Background imageSatirical Collection: Charles Darwin studying a worm

Charles Darwin studying a worm
A satire on Charles Darwin -- after charting the Descent of Man he goes even lower and studies worms

Background imageSatirical Collection: Oscar Wilde cartoon

Oscar Wilde cartoon
Oscar Wilde - IRISH PLAYWRIGHT Cartoon Portrayal

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion

Background imageSatirical Collection: A young fashionable man shows a girl how to

A young fashionable man shows a girl how to play with a Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Expertise on the Diabolo is now indispensable

Background imageSatirical Collection: British postcard, Coming down! WW1

British postcard, Coming down! WW1
British postcard, Coming down! Depicting a German airship with the face of Kaiser Wilhelm, plunging to earth in flames. 1914-1918

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Charles I and the chamberlain, WW1

Cartoon, Charles I and the chamberlain, WW1
Cartoon, Charles I and the chamberlain. Charles I of Austria (Karl Franz Joseph Ludwig Hubert Georg Otto Marie, 1887-1922), who succeeded Emperor Franz Joseph in 1916, seen here on his throne

Background imageSatirical Collection: Reynaldo Hahn / Barrere

Reynaldo Hahn / Barrere
REYNALDO HAHN French musician: a satirical view Date: 1874 - 1947

Background imageSatirical Collection: Mediumship / Satirical

Mediumship / Satirical
THE PLEASURES OF HAT-MOVING To perform this scientific experiment, the experimenters must touch hands for 20 minutes or so

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageSatirical Collection: Family / Dancing / Baby Joke

Family / Dancing / Baby Joke
Do you like dancing? Get married, and you ll go to a BAWL every night!

Background imageSatirical Collection: Levitation Seance

Levitation Seance
At a dramatic seance, one of the sitters finds himself levitated while all kinds of trickery is in progress

Background imageSatirical Collection: Franz Joseph / Rire 1897

Franz Joseph / Rire 1897
FRANZ JOSEPH Austrian emperor in 1897: a satirical view

Background imageSatirical Collection: Tailor of 1647 / Broadside

Tailor of 1647 / Broadside
A tailor. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Background imageSatirical Collection: No Money for Social Serv

No Money for Social Serv
- Sorry, can t spare anything for schools or social services

Background imageSatirical Collection: Railway Navigator

Railway Navigator
Affectionately satirical view of a navigator, or navvy

Background imageSatirical Collection: Whist. Pl 1

Whist. Pl 1
WHIST. PL 1

Background imageSatirical Collection: Comic postcard, Kaiser Wilhelm as a fly to be swatted. Date: 1914-1918

Comic postcard, Kaiser Wilhelm as a fly to be swatted. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageSatirical Collection: Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) - British historian

Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) - British historian, satirical writer, essayist, translator, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher. Date: circa 1860

Background imageSatirical Collection: Couple at an exhibition of Cubist or Futurist pictures

Couple at an exhibition of Cubist or Futurist pictures
At an exhibition of Cubist or Futurist pictures - Perhaps it is a map of the Balkan Mountains'?! Date: 1913

Background imageSatirical Collection: 'If you look at this monkey

"If you look at this monkey, you know where it has come from." - German Soldiers and Face of a Monkey - Optical Illusion Date: circa 1910

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, A Waiting Game -- the Labour Party restrains the socialist dog for the time being

Cartoon, A Waiting Game -- the Labour Party restrains the socialist dog for the time being, but warns that the capitalist will not always escape! Date: 1908

Background imageSatirical Collection: Gilbert Burnet, Scottish philosopher and historian, 1643-1715

Gilbert Burnet, Scottish philosopher and historian, 1643-1715
Caricature of Gilbert Burnet, Scottish philosopher and historian, author and poet, Bishop of Salisbury, 1643-1715. One leg in a tub, one in a pulpit, with six satirical English verses

Background imageSatirical Collection: Comical illustrations corresponding to Lotto numbers, 1837

Comical illustrations corresponding to Lotto numbers, 1837. A man on a chamberpot with an enema, ungainly dancers, odd couples, stilt walkers, dandy hairdresser, etc

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Specimens from Mr Punchs Industrial Exhibition

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

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, John Bulls Alien Act

Cartoon, John Bulls Alien Act -- a satirical comment on an incident which took place on 10 April 1848, when a Frenchman was heard shouting out that all the English were cowards

Background imageSatirical Collection: Children building a house of cards on a table, 19th century

Children building a house of cards on a table, 19th century. The mid-calf length dresses allow girls to run and romp, while the pantalons preserve their modesty

Background imageSatirical Collection: Comic postcard, Temperance speaker and audience

Comic postcard, Temperance speaker and audience Date: 20th century

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Great Trick Act (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Great Trick Act (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Trick Act -- a satirical comment on the Conservative Partys recent success in the General Election

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)

Cartoon, The Happy Robbers (Gladstone and Bright)
Cartoon, The Happy Robbers -- John Bright as Falstaff and William Gladstone as Prince Hal (Henry IV) in a Shakespearean scene

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)

Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose -- a satirical comment on the rivalry between Disraeli (left) and Gladstone (right) over the electoral reform question

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Dispatch of Business (Disraeli and Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Dispatch of Business (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Dispatch of Business -- a satirical comment on the conflicting approaches of Benjamin Disraeli (Conservative) and William Gladstone (Liberal) to electoral reform. Date: 1866

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea

Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea -- satirical comment on the Conservative governments announcement that they did not intend to return to the policy of Protectionism

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Political Chameleon

Cartoon, The Political Chameleon -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis ability to change his partys allegiance from Protectionism to Free Trade in anticipation of an approaching General

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

Background imageSatirical Collection: Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods

Anti-suffrage satirical postcard - Leap Year Goods - " Will wear well". A woman in full tweed suit of jacket and plus fours standing with her motorbike. 1908

Background imageSatirical Collection: Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby

Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby
Humorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!! 1909

Background imageSatirical Collection: Cartoon, The Six-Mark Tea-Pot (Aestheticism)

Cartoon, The Six-Mark Tea-Pot (Aestheticism)
Cartoon, The Six-Mark Tea-Pot -- a satirical comment on the new fashion of aestheticism: a man who resembles Oscar Wilde admires a teapot

Background imageSatirical Collection: The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London

The Walls of Jericho, Garrick Theatre, London
The Walls of Jericho, a satirical comedy by Alfred Sutro, at the Garrick Theatre, London, starring Arthur Bourchier as Samson. 1904



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