19th Century Illustrations and Satire

Illustrations and satirical artworks from classic literature and political commentary, capturing the essence of the 19th century cultural scene.

Artists' Models on the Steps of the Trinita de Monte - Rome, 1850. '...a sketch of characters peculiar to the streets of Rome, viz. artists' living models ready attired in some peculiar costume requisite for the painter or sculptor. They are chiefly to be seen waiting for hire on the lofty flight of steps ascending from the Piazza di Spagna to the Promenade on the Pincian Hill. On the left of the Illustration is a Bandit and Aged Man; in the centre, a Madonna, Infant, and St. John, with a "Gentle Shepherd" half reclining above them; and, on the right, other subjects dressed in charac

Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1841, illustration, 19th century

Britannia between death and the doctor's Js Gillray inv. & fect.. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Exhibited: Gillray and the Art of Caricature. Sidmouth, Henry Addington,Viscount,1757-1844. , Fox, Charles James,1749-1806. , Pitt, William,1759-1806. , Britannia (Symbolic character),1800-1810. , Politics & government,Great Britain,1800-1810.

John Tenniel cartoon depicting Charity sweeping aside Mr Bumble's protests, in her determination to bring relief to poor families in distress. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

A disguised King Richard I (1157-1199) taken by Leopold, Duke of Austria. Artist: Unknown

literature fairy tales ""Tales of the Thousand and One Nights"" translated by Gustav Weil published by Prof. J. M. Metzger 1928 Story of the Prince Seif Almulut and the daughter of the Ghost King Dawlet Chatun and Prince Seif Almulut on the raft,

Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Adrien Lavieille (1818-1862), engraver. "All Ioly Petit Fourfoyé in Maulvais Rues." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101779-31 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving

Artists' Models on the Steps of the Trinita de Monte - Rome, 1850. '...a sketch of characters peculiar to the streets of Rome, viz. artists' living models ready attired in some peculiar costume requisite for the painter or sculptor. They are chiefly to be seen waiting for hire on the lofty flight of steps ascending from the Piazza di Spagna to the Promenade on the Pincian Hill. On the left of the Illustration is a Bandit and Aged Man; in the centre, a Madonna, Infant, and St. John, with a "Gentle Shepherd" half reclining above them; and, on the right, other subjects dressed in charac

Cartoon depicting Charity sweeping aside Mr Brumble's protests in her determination to bring relief to poor families in distress. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th Century

The Return of the fields, vintage engraving. The Return of the fields, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673757

Illustration depicting an abusive husband beating his wife. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small

Cartoon commenting on the dirtiness of the Thames and the investigations into bribery during elections at Great Yarmouth, Reigate and Lancaster. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

''London out of Season: St Giles' at St James'',1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891.

'He could not refrain from shouting in triumph.', c1918. Artist: Unknown.

Illustration by J. Tenniel to the poem Sir Rupert the Fearless, a legend of Germany. From the book The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby, published 1865.

'A Change for The Better', 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain

The donkey driver drinks at a fountain, reproduction of a woodcut publication from the year 1888

fashion 19th century ladies and mens fashion Great Britain caricature ""The Invisibles"" copper engraving by ames Gillray 1810,

'The Golden Wedding', 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain

people love sex and eroticism flirt ""Le Faucon"" copper engraving by Charles Eisen kiss on the hand,

Fired Lagniet of Proverbs, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Richard Arkwright (1732-1792) British industrialist and inventor, hearing from a neighbour about clockmaker named Kay living at Warrington. Arkwright and Kay produced model of a spinning machine which was shown at Preston in 1768. Woodcut 1822

Coming down, Mr. Gustave Jundt table, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869.

Fashion, clothing in Germany in the late Middle Ages, 1475-1500, from left, a coppersmith wearing a turban bonnet, a simple man, a peasant with his woman and a young distinguished couple, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

A new cock wanted. Or work for the plumber Rowlandson.. British Cartoon Prints Collection .

'The Emperor's vow', 18th century, (1847).Artist: Evans

British Columbia, a province located on the west coast of Canada, FORTY DEGREES BELOW ZERO AND HE'S LOST THE MATCHES, 19th century engraving

Queen Maria Luisa Teresa of Parma, Prime Minister of Spain', 1799 Artist: Francisco Goya. Plate 5 of 'Los Caprichos'. Los Caprichos are a set of 80 prints in aquatint and etching created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797 and 1798, and published as an album in 1799.

The Little Speaker, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Erasmus and Sir Thomas More, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

Fresh Eggs. Dated: 1882. Dimensions: image: 318 x 229 mm sheet: 457 x 375 mm. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Waterman Wood.

Poor world!, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1867.

Luigi Galvani, 18th century Italian physiologist, 1880. Artist: Unknown

Illustration depicting the raising of the May-pole. Dated 18th Century

Adolph Friedrich Erdmann Menzel, ab (1898) von Menzel, 8 December 1815, 9 February 1905, was a German painter, draughtsman and illustrator. He is considered the most important German realist of the 19th century, here at Cafe Josty, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century master, original date unknown

Painting Salon 1861, Sedaine stone mason by Appert, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1861.

The dying clown. Illustration from the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers byRobert Seymour, 1800-1836.

Satire on the situation of the peasants under the Ancien Regime of the Bourbons in France, in front of the French Revolution of 1789, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, exact original date unknown

1861 Exhibition of Painting, Tailor the Bearnais, vintage engraving. 1861 Exhibition of Painting, Tailor the Bearnais, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1861. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678107

Why hide them!', 1799 Artist: Francisco Goya. Plate 30 of 'Los Caprichos'. Los Caprichos are a set of 80 prints in aquatint and etching created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797 and 1798, and published as an album in 1799.

Peter I of Castile (1334-1369) called the Cruel or the Just. King of Castile from 1350 to 1369. Beltrán Duguesclín and the king's half-brother, Enrique de Trastámara, stabbing King Pedro I. Engraving by Capuz. Historia General de España by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852. Author: Tomas Carlos Capuz (1834-1899). Spanish engraver and xylograph.

Scene from Old St Paul's by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: John Franklin

'Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar' 1763.Artist: LP Boitard Artist: Unknown

Sandwich-Carrots! - dainty Sandwich-Carrots Js. Gy. ad vivam fect.. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Exhibited: Gillray and the Art of Caricature. Sandwich, John Montagu,Earl of,1718-1792,Family. , Lust,1790-1800. , Bookstores,Great Britain,1790-1800. , Carrots,1790-1800.

Illustration of King William of Orange, from La legende de Croque-Mitaine; (1863); Drawn by Gustave Dore 1832-1883. The French equivalent of the Bogeyman is le Croque-Mitaine ("the mitten-biter" or rather "the hand-cruncher". A Bogeyman is a common allusion to a mythical creature in many cultures used by adults to frighten children into good behaviour.

Italian Beggar. Facsimile from an engraving by Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

An engraving depicting a woodman chopping down an oak tree. From Thomas Bewick's 'The Fables of Aesop', Newcastle, 1818

VANITY, FROM THE PICTURE BY J. BERTRAND, 1872 engraving

Making horns in a French atelier Date: circa 1760

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: Unknown

The eavesdropper. Ernst Barlach (Germany, 1870-1938). Germany, 1919. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph on Watteau paper

or MEMOIRS OF A WOMAN OF PLEASURE A partly clothed couple having sex standing up Date: First published: 1749

'Poor little girls!', 1799 Artist: Francisco Goya. Plate 22 of 'Los Caprichos'. Los Caprichos are a set of 80 prints in aquatint and etching created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797 and 1798, and published as an album in 1799.

Bluebeard is killed by the girls' brothers.

The politician. British Cartoon Prints Collection , This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Lazio Roma Rome S. Croce in Gerusalemme52. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Cosmati pavement, architecture (facade). Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, frescoes: "Leggenda della Santa Croce," Antoniazzo Romano (attr) & "S. Elena sale al cielo," Corrado Giaquinto; mosaic ceiling in Cappella di S. Elena; coats-of-arms German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Albert showing his hives to Victoria. Albert (1819-1861) Prince Consort of Queen Victoria, introduced improved hives in royal apiaries, allowing honey to be harvested and bee colony (workers) preserved with just enough honey to exist over winter. Cartoon from 'Punch' 1844, equating bees with exploited British labourers.

T. ROWLANDSON: LIBERTY AND FAME INTRODUCING FEMALE PATRIOTISM (DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE) TO BRITANNIA, 1784

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). "Saint Jerome in his cell. Bartsch 114". Wood engraving, 1511. Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Paris, Petit Palais. Catholic, cell, Christian, Write, Writing, wood engraving, lion, father Church, saint

THE NEW QUEEN OF THE MAY Communism depicted as favouring strikes, agitation and dynamite, as well as solidarity and an eight hours' working day Date: 1892

Ploos van Amstel, Cornelis, Eeckhout, Gerbrand van den, Brouwer, Amsterdam, Botanicus, verso - stamped, Several men study plants at a table. The old seated man writes in a book. On the right a man carries a basket with plants. Through the windows a view of a garden and a country house., print, prints, height 92 mm, width 128 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1726-01-04 - 1798-12-20, supervision, 1780 - 1787, paper, paper drawing, carbon copy, colour printing, 1735 - 1803-03-31, print maker, printmaker, 1621-08-19 - 1674-09-29, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

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

Hope I Don't Intrude!!!, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

Little Mother. Illustration from the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit by Hablot Knight Browne (1815-1882) English artist known as Phiz

A country Party by Chodowiecki, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1878.

Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "The life of the Blessed Virgin, the birth of Jesus: seventh number of a series of 14 pieces" (Lieure 1363, Meaume 82). Etching. 1631. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99591-7 Etching, engraving

A cartoon depicting Britannia holding the Wolf of Starvation back from the door of the Irish Peasants. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, 1841, illustration, 19th century

SIN IDENTIFICAR - GRABADO SIGLO XIX. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Mrs. General Washington, bestowing thirteen stripes on Britania. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : For sale by the Supt. of Docs, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1975, no. 852, NOS, 2007-04. Washington, George,1732-1799. , Whipping,1780-1790. , Britannia (Symbolic character),1780-1790. , International relations,1780-1790. , United States,History,Revolution, 1775-1783.

The Imperial Prince in his Cradle - from a photograph taken at the Tuileries, by M. Richebourg, 1856. Prince Louis Napoleon asleep in the Tuileries Palace, Paris. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.

trade peddler street hawker with copper vats after Francois Boucher (1703 - 1770) engraving by Simon Francois Ravenet (1706 - 1774) Paris circa 1740,

Sponda, roman bedstead in the 3rd century, bed / Sponda, römisches Bettgestell im 3. Jahrhundert, Bett, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

A march to the bank Vide, the Strand, Fleet Street, Cheapside &c. morning & evening.. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Exhibited: Gillray and the Art of Caricature. Soldiers,England,London,1780-1790. , Marching,England,London,1780-1790. , Pedestrians,England,London,1780-1790. , Wounds & injuries,England,London,1780-1790.

Illustration by George du Maurier depicting his vision of the application of Edison's telephonoscope. George du Maurier (1834-1896) a Franco-British cartoonist and author. Dated 19th Century

Illustration depicting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) an Austrian composer of the classical era, at his piano. Dated 18th Century

An engraving depicting a woman turning Roquefort cheeses in the caves where they matured. Dated 19th century

Ilustracja do poematu:THE REAL DEVIL'S WALK w FACETIAE: BEING A GENERAL Collection of the Jeux dEsprit WCHICH HAVE BEEN ILLUSTRATED BY ROBERT CRUIKSHANK IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. II CONTAING NEARLY SIXTY ENGRAVINGS. .LONDON WILLIAM KIDD, 6, OLD BOND STREET MDCCCXXXI Bonner, Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789 1856)

Illustration depicting Britannia urging Queen Victoria (1819-1901) to return to the real world after a long period of mourning the death of her husband. Created by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th Century

Chiromancy: Country girl having her hand read by an itinerant fortune teller who sees misfortunes ahead. Illustration by William Marshall Craig (c1765-c1834). Engraving.

Fishing. Artist: Unknown

'Spaniards', (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

'The Wool Carder', c1835-1875 (1924). Artist: Jean Francois Millet

A merchant forgotten, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845.

A fountain on the quai du Midi, Nice, vintage engraving. A fountain on the quai du Midi, Nice, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673779

movie cinema precursors of film zograscope travelling zograscope after lithograph by Pierre Lelu (1741 - 1810) 18th century,

The alchemist Geber or Jabir ibn Hayyan (c. 806-816). Arab. Engraving.

Punch's advice to the British seaside holidaymakers. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. Dated 19th century

Sculptured figure at Nymphi, near Smyrna, 1880. Example of '...ancient sculpture in Asia Minor...a figure carved in bas-relief on the rock, which seems to represent an armed warrior, in the act of walking, a spear in his left hand, a bow slung over his right shoulder. It has been conjectured to be one of those described by Herodotus, in "Euterpe," as having been intended to commemorate the Egyptian conquest of Sesostris, or Rameses II. But this seems now to be considered rather doubtful...The Illustration is drawn after a photograph by Rubelin, but the drawing is too precisely outlin

Yes, he broke the pot', 1799 Artist: Francisco Goya. Plate 25 of 'Los Caprichos'. Los Caprichos are a set of 80 prints in aquatint and etching created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797 and 1798, and published as an album in 1799.

Hush', 1799 Artist: Francisco Goya. Plate 28 of 'Los Caprichos'. Los Caprichos are a set of 80 prints in aquatint and etching created by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797 and 1798, and published as an album in 1799.

Finnish cradle, vintage engraving. Finnish cradle, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10659946

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1726-1801), engraver and illustrator in his family, steel engraving, before 1880

Die Sieben Schwaben, nach einem Märchen aus Deutschland, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Rest after custody, vintage engraving. Rest after custody, vintage engraved illustration. Journal des Voyages, Travel Journal, 1879-80. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656659

A Jew runs into a barrel by the Romans, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

Painting Exhibition of 1857, The Two Routes to School of Salamanca preface Gilblas, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

Cartoon commenting on Robert Lowe's proposed reducing bullion weight of the Sovereign. Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) a British statesman who served as both the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary. Dated 19th century

Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Paul Riault (19th century), engraver. "Honor in Dangier." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101784-1 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving

Illustration of a woman selling fresh lavender on the streets of London. Circa 1820

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