Satirical Illustrations

Humorous and critical engravings addressing social themes, showcasing characters, and narratives reflective of their historical contexts.

Valencian farmer, Comunidad Valenciana. Spain, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo en la Mano 1878

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The shepherd at the cottage door; Illustration of January for John Clare 'The Shepherd's Calendar'. From William Hone The Year Book; London; 1848.The shepherd at the cottage door; Illustration of January for John Clare 'The Shepherd's Calendar'. From William Hone The Year Book; London; 1848.

Narcissus nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo. Nicaise out of the hut chanting victory, vintage engraving. Narcissus nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo. Nicaise out of the hut chanting victory, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, 1880-81. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10657165

Untitled Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Untitled. Etching, Sheet: 11 7/8 x 17 9/16 in. (30.2 x 44.6 cm). European Art

Torturing American citizens. Illustrations, Prints. 1834. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. Slave trade , United States, African Americans , Punishment & torture

The Kiautschou Bay concession was a German colonial concession in Imperial China which existed from 1898 to 1914. It had an area of 552 sq km, and was located around Jiaozhou Bay on the southern coast of the Shandong Peninsula, which lay in the imperial province of Shandong in northern China. Jiaozhou was romanized as Kiaochow, Kiauchau or Kiao-Chau in English and Kiautschou or Kiaochau in German. The administrative center was at Tsingtau - modern Qingdao.

Japan in the late Middle Ages, craftsmen, rope makers, illustration from 1870, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

John Ruskin (8 February 1819 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist.

Valencian farmer, Comunidad Valenciana. Spain, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo en la Mano 1878

A Monk with a Carrot and a Woman with a Chamber Pot. Artist: Pier Leone Ghezzi (Italian, Comunanza near Ascoli Piceno 1674-1755 Rome). Dimensions: 11 x 7 7/8 in. (28 x 20 cm). Date: late 17th-mid-18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Japan in the late Middle Ages, craftsmen, ropemakers, illustration from 1870 / Japan im späten Mittelalter, Handwerker, Seiler, Seilmacher, Illustration aus 1870, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Historic drawing, Dutch flag-waver in the 16th century

A cartoon commenting on the General Election of 1886. Illustrated by John Tenniel. Dated 19th century

Illustrated portrait of Joshua Pim, an Irish doctor and Wimbledon Winner. Dated 19th century

'The Skilful Henry', 1897. Creator: John Leech.

'The Brummagem Frankenstein', 1866. Artist: John Tenniel

A giant stands in a field as a farmer ploughs, 19th century.Artist: George Cruikshank

William II was king of England from 1087 to 1100. He was commonly known as William Rufus or William the Red. On a hunting excursion in August 1100, he was killed by an arrow that pierced his lung. The circumstances are unclear and the king was abandoned by his men. A peasant later found the body, as seen here in this illustration by Edward Dalziel. This drawing accompanied Charles Dickens' account of the tale in his book "A Child's History of England."

Paris, Leviez, Charles, London, Pillement, Jean Baptiste, Canot, Pierre Charles, Twelve months, Dancing man, verso - stamped, A dancing Chinese man. Around the representation a frame with trees and flowers., print, ornament print, prints, ornament prints, height 409 mm, width 260 mm, French, 1710 - 1777, print maker, printmaker, 1759-03-01 - 1759-03-01, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, 1728-05-24 - 1808-04-26, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, 1708 - 1778

'A French Lesson', 1871. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Baker, (1885).Artist: Bouchardon

The fate of the women's suffrage bill. The Bill has been given the face of Lydia Ernestine Becker (1827-90).

Historic steel engraving by Ferdinand Rothbart, 1823 - 1899, a German illustrator, Ahasver, the eternal Jew, a poem by Nikolaus Lenau or Nikolaus Franz Niembsch, Edler von Strehlenau

1872 Exhibition of Painting, The Song of Laouie by Yan Silver, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1873.

Costume Henry, son of Jacques, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837.

Captain John darted out of the hut, vintage engraved illustration. Jules Verne Mistress Branican, 1891.

literature fairy tales ""Tales of the Thousand and One Nights"" translated by Gustav Weil published by Prof. J. M. Metzger 1928 ""The Story of Kamr Essaman and Princess Bedur"" Bedur dressed like a man,

Charles I, from the original painting by Van Dyck, preserves at the Museum of Paris, vintage engraving. Charles I, from the original painting by Van Dyck, preserves at the Museum of Paris, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656190

'Nobody knows himself', 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

1800S Illustration Explosion Of Mine Fired By Little May Newton Mining Construction Industry Industrial

Mockery, caricature of Napoleon III, 1871, published the day after the proclamation of the Republic, France, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Fenian! Écoutez votre ami l'Américain faites la guerre à l'Angleterre. -Pardon! Mais serait-ce la guerre qui vous aurait mis dans cet état la Je demenderais alors a réflêchir.. Cham (Count Amédée-Charles-Henry de Noé) (France, Paris, 1819-1879). France, 1865. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph

Engraving depicting a passenger experiencing the effect of Westinghouse air brakes. Dated 19th century

"The Oreseeker; a Tale of the Hartz", 1860. Illustration from a "gift-book" by A. S. M. Macmillan and Co. 'The pictorial illustrations...are executed by L.C.H...in the silver-mines of Hardenburg, on the confines of the Hartz Mountains...a miner finds a magnificent stalactite cave, situated near the mountain town of Elbingerode, and in the rugged cliffs of the Rübeland...it seemed as if Nature had assembled for her solitary pride models of those numerous specimens of art and ornament that man loves to...gather round him in his abodes of refinement and luxury. Above

French Carpenter and Maid-Servant (Fifteenth Century), Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 1857

"Tak aff the Ghaist". From Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott. prints, etchings, works on paper

Mike Macascree, the blind musician, terrifying Chowles and the death cart attendants when he comes round in the cart on the way to the plague pit, and begins to play. Plague of London, 1665. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne) for William Harrison Ainsworth 'Old Saint Pauls', London., 1855. Engraving

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, dramatist and scientist. Steel engraving c1860.

J'ai vu un lièvre... il y a huit jours!. Dated: 1846. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.

Cartoon on the abolition of the municipal bodies, 1865, 1865 print Cartoon on the abolition of the municipal excise duties. With his trade, a farmer walks happily past the commenses that are fishing. Plaat appeared at the Weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, no. 27, 8 July 1865. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Netherlandspublisher: Arnhempublisher: The Hague paper

Master block carrier bag, vintage engraving. Master block carrier bag, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673856

Narcissus Nicaise perilous adventures in the Congo. Baste! he said as he loaded his gun handling, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyage, Travel Journal, (1880-81).

politics risorgimento caricature ""The free Italy"" wood engraving after drawing ""Punch"" London 1860,

The Phantom on the Terrace, Hamlet Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863). , 1843. Lithograph on wove Arches paper, 10 3/8 x 7 5/8 in. (26.4 x 19.4 cm). European Art 1843

An engraving depicting the fitting of an iron tyre wheel. Dated 19th century

Concert européen. Dated: 19th century. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.

Maid of a high master. Ernst Barlach (Germany, 1870-1938). Germany, 1919. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph on Watteau paper

Pickwick Papers, 'My dear,' said Mr. Pickwick, looking over the wall, and catching sight of Arabella on the other side. 'Don't be frightened, my dear, 'tis only Mr. Pickwick.'

1830s QUASIMODO HUNCHBACK NOTRE DAME THROWING ROCKS OFF PARAPET NOVEL BY VICTOR HUGO

KIT, A MEMORY; BY JAMES PAYN

'Minnesanger', c1880-1882.Artist: Karl Theodor von Piloty

Illustration by J. Tenniel to the poem The Nurse's Story, The Hand of Glory. From the book The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby, published 1865.

Beggar at Kutaisi market, Imereti region, Georgia. Eastern Europe. Drawing by Achille Sirouy (1834 - 1904) Excursions in the Caucasus. From the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea 1875-1876 by Madame Clara Serena (1820 - 1884) Le Tour du Monde 1880

Kudgello collecting materials to improve our morals. British Cartoon Prints Collection . Relations between the sexes,England,1740-1790. , Prostitution,England,1740-1790. , Privies,England,1740-1790.

Cartoon commenting on the Siege of Paris, which took place during the Franco-Prussian War. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

'Original Beefeater', 1897. Creator: John Leech.

QUEEN VICTORIA Cartoon: At the time of the Boer War. Date: 1819 - 1901

Through the Looking Glass: Scene from Through the Looking Glass, Alice in Wonderland

A men pulling a net, with two figures behind him, from Figurine series 1656-1657 Italy. Etching on ivory laid paper . Salvator Rosa

Man leaning on a stick, print maker: Hendrik Bary, 1657 - 1679.

Grinding of ore using an old Chilean method, California. United States of America, drawing by Gustave Adolphe Chassevent (1818 - 1901) Trip to California, 1859 by Louis Simonin (1830-1886) Le Tour du Monde 1862

Illustration tilted 'The Children's Half-Hour' by John Henry Frederick Bacon (1865-1914) a British painter and illustrator of genre work. Dated 19th Century

Assassination of Chilperic I in the scales of forest, vintage engraving. Assassination of Chilperic I in the scales of forest, vintage engraved illustration. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656189

SINGULAR DEXTERITY OF A GOAT

Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is prevented from taking a seat on the Spanish throne by Napoleon III,

Gold washing in California, c1840s (c1880). Artist: Unknown

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Illustration of story of Alfred letting cakes/bread burn while stringing his longbow when hiding from Danes by wintering at Athelney in the Somerset marshes in 878. Wood engraving c1900

LIFE IN CHINA

A Charlatan of Bologna in the seventeenth century by Metelli, vintage engraving. A Charlatan of Bologna in the seventeenth century by Metelli, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1867. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678342

The 1906 caption for this illustration from Anthony Trollope's Barchester Towers reads: hall I begin, ma'am said Harry. Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Barchester Towers, published in 1857 by Trollope, is the second novel in his series known as the "Chronicles of Barsetshire." Among other things it satirizes the antipathy in the Church of England between High Church and Evangelical adherents. Trollope began writing this book in 1855. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire.

An engraving depicting a rag collector picking through piles of rubbish in a gutter in Paris. Dated 19th century

Escena del libro Don Quichote, de Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Alcalá de Henares, 1547-Madrid, 1616). "Diálogo entre Don Quijote y su escudero, Sancho Panza" Editado en Zutphen (Países Bajos), año 1930. Author: Albert Hahn jr.

WANDERING HUCKSTER. Egypt, engraving 1879

NEW JERSEY

'The Stirrup-cup', 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain

Column Rock, United States of America

Series of lithograph illustrations of daily life in 19th century France by Amedee-Charles-Henri de Noe, (1819-79, illustrator). from L'Art d'engraisser et de maigrir a Volonte (The Art of fattening and losing weight). 1860

Cartoon - Klondike Rostap (1866-1949)

'Social Beings', 1876 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier

Charles I, vintage engraved illustration.

A cartoon campaigning for Parliament to bring in safety regulations for the handling and transport of explosives after the destruction of a barge carrying gunpowder on the Regent's Canal, London. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

Ukrainian lirnyk. Miniatow, A. (Kijów ; zakład litograficzny ; ca 1860-1870), printing house, Kordysz, Józef (1824-1896), photographer, Regulski, Aleksander (1839-1884), graphic artist

Guide, allons nous en, au nom du ciel.... Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs

D. R. Loosley, periodicals & Stationery, New London, Conn. , Men, Dogs, Stationery trade, Newspaper vendors, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of golf. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th century

With the return of the LIBERALS after the election of December 1905, FREE TRADE was policy, rather than the CONSERVATIVE policy of PROTECTION by TARIFF. Cartoon by Richard Linley Samboume for Punch, London, January 1906

The last chance. From the book ""The Adventures of Oliver Twist"" by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by G.Cruikshank. Published by Chapman and Hall, London 1901.

La chasse sur l'eau. Dated: 19th century. Medium: lithograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: HONORÉ DAUMIER.

A virago beating a man with a stick. Shoemaker Geoffry Heeltap fleeing from his abusive wife. A Disciplinarian. Handcoloured wood engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from W. H. Harrisons The Humourist, a Companion for the Christmas Fireside, Rudolph Ackermann, 19 Strand, London, 1831.

Cartoon depicting a gentleman with the gardener in the vegetable plot. Illustrated by George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th century

Engraving depicting a dairymaid churning butter. Dated 19th Century

According to a former Dutch stamp, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845.

David and Goliath in the Transvaalsche Velden, Marius Bauer, 1896 print Cartoon on Paul Kruger as David and John Bull (Great Britain) as Goliath opposite each other in the transvaal. Amsterdam paper story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). historical persons. personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. political caricatures and satires Transvaal

STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). 'Kidnapped'. Illustration. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia).

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer, conductor and musicologist who had a long collaboration with Will Schwenck Gilbert which produced the Savoy light operas (1877-1896). Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Punch's Fancy Portraits series from 'Punch' (London, 30 October 1880).

With return of Liberal government in Britain, December 1905, Free Trade was the policy, rather than the Conservative policy of protection by Tariff. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne from 'Punch London 24 January 1906

In 1812, the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, published Children and Household Tales, a collection German fairy tales. This illustration accompanied the tale "The Three Little Men in the Wood" (also Three Dwarfs) and shows the three little men with the stepdaughter, whom the wicked queen had dressed in paper and told to go pick strawberries. She befriends and is kind to the men who, in turn, help her marry a king. This image is from Grimms Eventyr (Grimm's Fairy Tales) by Carl Ewald, published in 1922. The frontispiece has the llustrations by Philip Grot Johann and R. Leinweber. Johann was a well-known German illustrator and did pieces for Goethe, but he considered his pieces for Grimm's tales very important. He died young and Leinweber succeeded him as illustrator for later editions of the tales.

'The Return of the Wanderer', 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain

Settlers working the land, 12th century. Engraving after a miniature in a manuscript called "de la Sainte-Chapelle". "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Garçon donnant lavoine à un cheval dételé (A Boy Giving Oats to a Hitched Horse). Artist: Théodore Géricault, French, 1791-1824

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