Satirical Illustrations

Cartoons and illustrated scenes commenting on society and politics, employing humor and character-based narratives.

Question of money, by Carlo Gripp.

Boston Evening Street Scene, at the Corner of Court and Brattle Streets, Winslow Homer, American, 1836-1910, Ballou's Pictorial, Wood engraving in black ink on paper, Illustration on first page of issue, showing a street scene with numerous figures. A man in a top hat gazes through a telescope., USA, November 7, 1857, figures, Print, Print

Martin, by Alfred Le Petit.

Gutenberg - The First Impression. Strassbourg, Germany. He is credited with developed a method for making metal type for printing, hence he is often referred to as the inventor of the printing press and movable type. He is perhaps best known for his printing of what is known as the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. His accomplishment was developing the technique and making it available. Gutenberg (left in the group of three) stands here with his wealthy business partner, Johann Fust (far right), and his assistant, Peter Schoeffer (between the two), gazing at the triumph of their labors, the first prin

New song of all Cris de Paris, and sings on the flip of Provence, vintage engraving. New song of all Cris de Paris, and sings on the flip of Provence, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673379

The Man of Words, The Man of Deeds, Which Do You Think the Country Needs 1869 After John Cameron. The Man of Words, The Man of Deeds, Which Do You Think the Country Needs. After John Cameron (American (born Scotland) ca. 1828, active 1848-79 New York). 1869. Lithograph. Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857-1907). Horatio Seymour (American, 1810-1886). Prints

The Rumba. José Guadalupe Posada; Mexican, 1852-1913. Date: 1903. Dimensions: 158 x 197 mm. Relief etching in red and black on paper. Origin: Mexico. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Joseph Becker, Music for the MassesA Friday Evening Concert at Battery Park, New York City, 1889, wood engraving on paper.

The first day of the nation, Count István Széchenyi,

Loo in the kitchin sic or, High life below stairs Wooddward del. ; Cruckshanksicsc.. British cartoon Prints collection . Servants,1790-1800. , Kitchens,Great Britain,1790-1800. , Eating & drinking,Great Britain,1790-1800. , Social classes,Great Britain,1790-1800.

LOS SUCESOS N 43 PORTADA 'CRIMEN DEL FRANCES. Location: HEMEROTECA MUNICIPAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Reproduction of a painting: Benda, Władysław Teodor (1873-1948), Among the mountain folk in the Tatra mountains - 1) Jędrek ; 2) Hay being gathered ; 3) Rivals; excerpt from a magazine. Wierzbicki, B. i S-ka (Warszawa ; zakład graficzny ; 1897-1944), reproduction atelier, Tygodnik Ilustrowany (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1859-1939), publisher

Queen Victoria in a theatre watching a performance: Van Amburgh holding a whip and various animals - a lion, hyena, fox and sheep with the heads of Daniel O'Connell, Lord Durham, Lord Brougham and Lord Melbourne respectively. Lithograph by Philo H.B., 1839.

Sculptor vacuuming the statue (vinivta); Ruffe, Léon (1864-1951); 1880-1890 (1880-00-00-1890-00-00);

Count Andrassy, Oriental question, American duel in European diplomacy title page of Der Floh, Friedrich Graetz Grätz -, Caricaturist, Angerer , Göschl, Printing Press

THE INDIAN FAMINE, SKETCHES IN THE AFFECTED DISTRICTS, BY A MEMBER OF THE FAMINE RELIEF STAFF, 1874 engraving

Drunkards Progess, The Political Cartoon 1846 Currier & Ives (1834-1907 American)

Square Napoleon, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 28, 1870 November 28, 1870 Honoré Daumier. Square Napoleon, from 'News of the day,' published in Le Charivari, November 28, 1870. 'News of the day' (Actualités). Honoré Daumier (French, Marseilles 1808-1879 Valmondois). November 28, 1870. Lithograph on newsprint; second state of three (Delteil). Prints

Cartoon concerning the role of Lord Salisbury in the 1864 Reform Bill. Salisbury, (3 February 1830 22 August 1903),was a British statesman of the Conservative Party, serving as Prime Minister three times for a total of over thirteen years.

Broadsheet showing a blindfolded man being executed (no letterpress in bottom section) ca. 1890-1910 José Guadalupe Posada. Broadsheet showing a blindfolded man being executed (no letterpress in bottom section). José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). ca. 1890-1910. Photo-relief on buff paper. Antonio Vanegas Arroyo (1850-1917, Mexican). Prints

Heads of the Democracy 1864 Attributed to Currier & Ives American This biting political caricature responds to a presidential campaign held during the American Civil War. A "Copperhead" is surrounded by a "Blunderhead," a "Soreheard," a "Blockhead" and a "Wronghead," with broken shackles below. Behind the group "McClellan's Letter," "Chicago Platform," and "London Times" are depicted. The image criticizes a Northern political faction active 1861-64 known as the Copperheads, whose members favored the Union but opposed Lincoln and the Civil War. The print responds to McClellan's nomination as Democratic candidate for president, and attempts to reconcile his military service with the party's peace platform. Currier & Ives name does not appear on the print, but scholars of Civil War era satires linked it to the firm.. Heads of the Democracy. 1864. Lithograph. Attributed to Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857-1907). Prints

The Hague, Zuid-Hollandsche Boek- en Handelsdrukkerij, Ykema, Johannes, Louwerse, Piet, unknown, Monogrammist JA (19th century), Copping, Harold, Stacey, WS, Third series, Louwerse's children's prints, In the snow, verso - stamped, Sheet with 6 images of children playing in the snow. Between the images verses in letterpress. Numbered top right and bottom left: No. 22., print, folk print, folk prints, prints, height 430 mm, width 550 mm, maker, manufacturer, 1892 - 1905, paper, papier, wood engraving, printing block, cliché, letterpress printing, English, 1863-08-25 - 1932-07-01, intermediary draughtsman, after drawing by, 1840 - 1909, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher, printer

Cartoon - Mebbe Rostap (1866-1949)

Arlequinades. Unknown maker, French

'Characters and Caricaturas', 1807, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook.

Arnhem, Thieme, Gerrit Jan, Zutphen, Schillemans & Van Belkum, Louwerse, Piet, Specht, Fourth series, Louwerse's children's pictures, Four-legged artists, verso - stamped, Sheet with 6 depictions of circus animals performing an act, such as a lion jumping through a hoop and smoking seals. Letterpress verses between the images. Numbered top right and bottom left: No. 3., print, folk print, folk prints, prints, height 430 mm, width 550 mm, maker, manufacturer, 1905 - 1924, paper, papier, wood engraving, printing block, cliché, letterpress printing, 1840 - 1909, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, Dutch, 1827-04-01 - 1889-02-15, printer

Paintings auction; Les Tableaux. In an auction room a man with a bowler hat is on a chair. With his hand he grabs his jacket in the inside pocket. Possibly he is looking for his wallet to pay his purchase; A painting by Corot carried out in the background. Left below numbered: 119. The print is part of a magazine.

'Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk', 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank.

Saxony and the Viennese world exhibition, Memorial leaf for the celebration of the golden wedding Sr, Majesty of King Johann I and her majesty Der , Palm, Artist, Carl Angerer -, artist

The Great Exhibition "Wot is to Be", Probable Results of The Industry of All Nations in The Year '51, Showing What is to be Exhibited, Who is To Exhibit, in Short How Its All Going to Be Done 1850 George Augustus Sala British. The Great Exhibition "Wot is to Be", Probable Results of The Industry of All Nations in The Year '51, Showing What is to be Exhibited, Who is To Exhibit, in Short How Its All Going to Be Done 395552

Skeletons of the good defenders ca. 1900-1910 José Guadalupe Posada. Skeletons of the good defenders. José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). ca. 1900-1910. Photo-relief and letterpress on buff paper. Antonio Vanegas Arroyo (1850-1917, Mexican). Prints

Hunter, farmer and fisherman; Pars II. Fresiae Haereditariae à Mosa in Kinnemum (...). Around a stone with title there are a hunter, a farmer and a fisherman. Detail of a map of the Frisian areas in the western Netherlands in Roman times.

The whim of the moment. British Cartoon Prints Collection . Carriages & coaches,England,1780-1790. , Rulers,England,1780-1790.

GRABADO-PEGANDO ANUNCIOS EN PARED DE EDIFICIO-1830.

Colored woodcut from 1903 by Friedrich König showing a postal or market truck at the Vienna Naschmarkt with goods and structure.

Fire Works on the Night of the Fourth of July. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910); published by Harper's Weekly (American, 1857-1916). Date: 1868. Dimensions: 232 x 353 mm (image); 287 x 409 mm (sheet). Wood engraving on paper. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Allegory on recovery after the heavy bankruptcyclocks by the wind trade at the Amsterdam stock exchange, 1763; Uytleging of the plate / blyde's review on the relieves of Amstel's great credit, in the voicty wonder year Ao.1763. Allegory on the restoration of exhibition in Amsterdam After the heavy bankruptcy by the exchange-wind trade in the year 1763. The stock exchange is wiped clean with a broom, above four merchants from the car from Phaëthon fall from the air, left justice, Mercury and Hercules. Under the plate a fresh in two columns. A second plate (RP-P-OB-84.582) belongs to the print.

The Great American Tin Swindle. William Allen Rogers; American, 1854-1931. Date: 1892. Dimensions: 235 x 218 mm. Color lithograph on newsprint. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

From Ujazdowski Square, Edward Loevy Drew. unknown, Loevy, Edward (1857 1911)

Cartoon commenting on the transformation of English golf when American methods crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Dated 20th century

The balloon seller 1870-1909 Henri Patrice Dillon. The balloon seller. Henri Patrice Dillon (French, San Francisco 1851-1909 Paris). 1870-1909. Color lithograph. Prints

The deputies present at the Duke d'Orleans the act of its election and the Charter on 7 August 1830 (Lounge of 1834), 2nd right part Fran�ois-Joseph Heim (1787-1865). MEPs present the Duke of Orleans the act of his election and the Charter on August 7, 1830 (Lounge of 1834), 2nd right part. Drawing.

Diner Dentu, 1883, by E. (Edouard) Dentu (1830-1884). The piece is an etching featuring invitations and portraits, created using roulette techniques. The plate mark measures 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 inches (12 x 16 cm), and the paper/sheet dimensions are 6 7/8 x 8 13/16 inches (17.5 x 22.4 cm)

Now it's spring!; Louwers's child prints; Third series. Leaf with 6 Spring scenes representations, such as a litter of young birds, swallows, a girl with blossom branches, and children playing outside. Between the images verses in letterpress. Numbered at the top right and bottom left: No. 1.

Physiognomies of the railways, Numero 6 - Agreement to travel on the bench Honor� Daumier (1808-1879). "Physionomies of the railways, number 6 - Accreditation to travel on the bench". Engraving.

Caricature of the Right Honorable Benjamin Disraeli

Letting the Cat Out of the Bag!! 1860 Probably after Louis Maurer. Letting the Cat Out of the Bag!!. Probably after Louis Maurer (American (born Germany), Biebrich 1832-1932 New York). 1860. Lithograph. Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857-1907). Abraham Lincoln (American, Hardin County, Kentucky 1809-1865 Washington, D.C.). Prints

The true issue or 'thats whats the matter' , Democratic Party U.S., Elections, Caricatures and cartoons, Presidents, United States, Election, 1864, Caricatures and cartoons, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Caricatures and cartoons, Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Veen, Otto van, Tempesta, Antonio, Copies after Tempesta's Batavian Revolt, Attack on the Old Camp, plan X, Civilus uses movable wooden bridges in the attack on a fortress, 69-70, Civilus uses movable wooden bridges in the attack on a fortress. Print 10 in a series on the Batavian Revolt, copied from the series Batavorum cum Romanis bellum by Antonio Tempesta (Otto Vaenius, Antwerp 1612). Illustration for: Marquis de St. Simon, Histoire de la guerre des Bataves et des Romains, d'après César; Corneille Tacite, Aux dépens de Marc-Michel Rey, Amsterdam 1770. Representations printed in a large ornamental frame in which a cut-out title is pasted at the top and a caption in French at the bottom., print, history print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 140 mm, width 202 mm, height 370 mm, width 300 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1768 - 1770, third quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, af

They say that Parisians are difficult to please, on these four benches there is not one discontent-It is true that all these Frenchmen are Romans, 1864, Honoré Daumier, French, 1808-1879, 11 11/16 x 10 15/16 in. (29.69 x 27.78 cm) (sheet), Lithograph, France, 19th century, Theatrical performances were popular entertainments in mid-nineteenth-century Paris. In this lithograph, Daumier focuses on the audience; especially the members of the 'claque,' a group hired to sit directly behind the orchestra to applaud the performance. Nearly every Parisian theater of this time employed a claque, and in this image, they are either genuinely fascinated by the show or quite successful in their own performance.

The Smelling Committee 1868 After John Cameron. The Smelling Committee. After John Cameron (American (born Scotland) ca. 1828, active 1848-79 New York). 1868. Lithograph. Currier & Ives (American, active New York, 1857-1907). John Armor Bingham (American, Mercer County, Pennsylvania 1815-1900 Cadiz, Ohio). Prints

Avert for the Gramophone Co, 1909. Artist: Unknown

Here you have twelve couple nose / as giants; In order to give the keyken / who they are best. Leaf with 24 comical representations of figures with large and deformed noses. Under each image a two-legged fresh. Numbered at the top right: * 26.

Almanach de la Société des Aqua-fortistes 1865-66 Amédée de Boret French The founding of the Société des Aquafortistes (Society of Etchers) in 1862 was instrumental in encouraging artistic, critical, and public interest in etching in France. This almanach includes a list of members from 1865-66 and featues both well-known printmakers as well as painters of the period such as Corot, Daubigny, Daumier, Manet, Pissarro, and Whistler.. Almanach de la Société des Aqua-fortistes. Amédée de Boret (French, Jussey 1837-1916 Raincourt). 1865-66. Etchings. Cadart & Luquet (French, active 1863-67). Books

A dry and brittle spirit. / A butor .... (registered title) | The man judged by his cane. (title of all)

Cover for 'Las Torres Blancas', a group of people walking and looking up at two white towers ca. 1900 José Guadalupe Posada. Cover for 'Las Torres Blancas', a group of people walking and looking up at two white towers. José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913). ca. 1900. Photo-relief and letterpress in red and black ink on tan paper. Antonio Vanegas Arroyo (1850-1917, Mexican). Prints

This illustrations is titled: Saint Valentine's Day. It is taken from Harper's Weekly Vol V No 216 New York Saturday February 16 1861.

Colored print titled 'Life for Life' created before 1916, depicting scenes of human activity, figures, and landscape in a neutral and factual manner.

Derrota de las tropas de Felipe V frente a las murallas de Barcelona. Historia popular de Catalunya, de Alfons Roure. Editada en Barcelona, 1919. Dibujo de Joan Vila i Pujol (Joan d'Ivori) (Barcelona, 1890-1947).

An Outing of the Best in the Mexican Nation. José Guadalupe Posada; Mexican, 1852-1913. Date: 1890-1900. Dimensions: . Double-sided relief print on paper. Origin: Mexico. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Blockade of the steamer United States in the East River, New York by Marcy's squadron. , Blockades, Presidents, Government officials, Ships, Nicaragua, History, Filibuster War, 1855-1860, Kinney, Henry Lawrence, 1814-1861 or 1865, Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869, Marcy, William L. William Learned, 1786-1857, Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879, Marcoleta, José de, 1802-1881, Fabens, Joseph Warren, 1821-1875

The night goaltender, flammable royal paste, infallible lever lighters of Paul Dufour The night guardian, flammable royal paste, Paul Dufour infallible lighters ". Poster. Around 1825.

Chas. L. Davis - great play - Alvin Joslin.. Chas. L. Davis - great play - Alvin Joslin.

On remote spots, 1905 - 1924 print Leaf with 6 performances of various nature, including representations of children on the beach, a woman on a balcony with roses and a spinning woman. Between the images verses in book print. Numbered at the top right and bottom left: No. 15. Publisher: Zutphenprinter: Arnhem paper printing block / letterpress printing beach (as place of recreation). balcony. spinning (manufacture of yarn)

WHAT A PITY! Democratic Nomination., 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria crowned queen of the Netherlands.

The light-running New Home sewing machine - We're gwine to get a New Home we is! , People, Dogs, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Vörclagen for the fools evening,

Sketch - L'encanteur du village Henri Julien (1852-1908)

Poster for Walter Gautier's show. Color lithography. 1880-1900. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 76520-10 Poster, staircase, figure, color lithography, monocyclist, monocyl, number, show

Excerpt Figure from, A dance of dead from , After, Alfred Rethel -, Drawer, Robert Reinick -, Auteur, Brockhaus, Printer, Georg Wigand -, publisher

The Hague, Zuid-Hollandsche Boek- en Handelsdrukkerij, Ykema, Johannes, Louwerse, Piet, unknown, Monogrammist M (19th century), Walker, JM, Sheppard, WL, Second series, Louwerse's children's prints, Catching and caught, verso - stamped, Sheet with 6 representations of people and animals trying to catch something. In and between the images verses in letterpress. Numbered top right and bottom left: No. 7., print, folk print, folk prints, prints, height 430 mm, width 550 mm, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1887 - 1905, paper, papier, wood engraving, printing block, cliché, letterpress printing, print maker, printmaker, maker, manufacturer, 1840 - 1909, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher, printer

Photographic Copy of a Drawing of the Head on a Table of a Beheaded Man by Charles Wirgman. Date/Period: Ca. 1864. Print. Albumen silver. Height: 198 mm (7.79 in); Width: 257 mm (10.11 in). Author: Felice Beato.

Cover Design for Les Vieilles Histoires 1893 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec French. Cover Design for Les Vieilles Histoires 334092

Characteristics of Ksawery Pillati cigarettes. Cleastle from Tygodnik Ilustrowany 1866 (2) 301 Zagórska, Wanda (Fl. 1860 1870), Pillati, Ksawery (1843 1902)

Heads of twenty-nine artists. Stipple engraving by A. Clement, 1805, after L.L. Boilly.

PORTADA DE LA REVISTA LES MULTITUTS. Author: CASELLAS RAYMON. Location: MUSEU NACIONAL D'ART CATALUNYA. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Judge: Stand-Off, Judge Magazine

Cover of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration Number of the Illustrated London News, 1897, celebrating 60 years of Queen Victoria's reign. Date: 1897

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