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Political Caricatures of the 19th Century

Striking caricatures that humorously depict political figures of the 19th century, combining satire and social commentary through expressive illustrations.

J.-P. de Chasseloup-Laubat , Government officials, Chasseloup-Laubat, Prosper, marquis de, 1805-1873. Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs
J.-P. de Chasseloup-Laubat , Government officials, Chasseloup-Laubat, Prosper, marquis de, 1805-1873. Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). Lithographs
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Thou Art the Brightest Jewel in My Crown originally published 1868 Thomas Nast American, born Germany Widely considered to be one of the most important American satirists of the nineteenth century, Thomas Nast was a leading cartoonist in the United States in the mid to late nineteenth century. An outspoken defender of principled politicians, Nast targeted leaders whom he deemed unethical through his biting illustrations. These works harnessed popular references that could be easily understood by a partially illiterate audience.In 1868 the United States House of Representatives resolved to impeach President Andrew Johnson for removing the secretary of war from office without the approval of the Senatea violation of the Tenure Office Act. Johnson, whom Nast’s cartoons often adversely referred to as "King Andy," is pictured donning a fur-trimmed cloak, and his stare is fixed on a jewel-encrusted crown. The caption refers to the glimmering gem at the top of the crown inscribed "Chase." ThThe cancer. / The tank of freedom. (After cooking) / N ° 6Mariano José de Larra y Sánchez de Castro "Fígaro" (Madrid, 1809-1837). Escritor, periodista y político castellano romántico.Pilers-phrénologies. / No. 9. / Bonaparte-Le-CORSE.N ° 3 / COURBET (GUSTAVE)No. 4 / Assi (Adolphe)Old Judge, Cigar box labels, 19th CenturyThe OP spectacles Cruikshank del.. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11429. Covent Garden Theatre,1800-1810. , Theaters,Great Britain,1800-1810.N ° 42 / Rochefort (Henry). (TI)SWITZERLAND - 1972: shows Alberto Giacometti 1901-1966, painter and sculptor SWITZERLAND - CIRCA 1972: A stamp printed in Switzerland shows Alberto Giacometti 1901-1966, painter and sculptor, series, circa 1972 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4438074