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London, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
The Christy Minstrels, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Christy Minstrels, 1872. Christys Minstrels were formed in 1843 in New York by Edwin Pearce Christy, here, two of the original lineup perform with other actors at St. Jamess Hall in the West End
Theatre De La Porte-Saint-Martin - Falstaff - Falstaff. - M. Clerget, 1904. Creator: UnknownTheatre De La Porte-Saint-Martin - Falstaff - Falstaff. - M. Clerget, 1904. Paul Clerget, (1868-1935) in the title role in Falstaff - a comic opera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi adapted by
John Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Creator: JG WhymperJohn Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Scene from The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper, based on a real-life character
Mixing a recipe for corns, 1835. Artist: George CruikshankMixing a recipe for corns, 1835. A thin woman sits in a chair brewing a mixture from a recipe. The table is crowded with phials and bottles
Jealousy, 1835. Artist: George CruikshankJealousy, 1835. A man seated at a table has his right fist on an anonymous letter and clutches his brow with his left hand
Indigestion, 1835. Artist: George CruikshankIndigestion, 1835. A man sits in his bedroom next to Christmas pudding and a bottle of SODA. One demon proffers toast, another pours water down the mans neck, others carry trays of food
The head ache, 1835. Artist: George CruikshankThe head ache, 1835. A man with an agonised expression is attacked by demons: one drills his head, another with a gimlet; another brandishes a poker, another sings into his ear
The Cholic, 1835. Artist: George CruikshankThe Cholic, 1835. A thin woman seated on a settee screams as a horde of demons haul on both ends of a rope wound three times round her waist, while other demons attack her with knives, pins
Monmouth Street. Not fit!... 1789. Artist: J CookeMonmouth Street. Not fit!... London, 1789. A tailor is fitting a man with an overcoat. Other items of clothing are hanging in the shop
The Mansion House Ball, a Favourite Comic Ballad, 1825. Interior view of Mansion House, London, showing a portly gentleman taking snuff from a box, accompanied by a woman on each arm
Irving Rosenthal with a French horn, c1950s. Artist: Denis WilliamsIrving Rosenthal with a French horn, c1950s
The Rehearsal or the Baron and the Elephant, 1812The Rehearsal or the Baron and the Elephant, pub. 1812 (hand coloured engraving). John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) sits on the elephants back
The End of Julius Caesar, 1852. Artist: John LeechThe End of Julius Caesar, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]. (Colorised black and white print)
Dan Leno, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]. (Colorised black and white print)
Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John LeechHenry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) inspecting his troops before the Battle of Agincourt
Fulvia, 1852. Artist: John LeechFulvia, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Spartacus, 1852. Artist: John LeechSpartacus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates defying the Romans, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Valiant feat of Young Mithridates, 1852. Artist: John LeechValiant feat of Young Mithridates, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Drusus is stabbed, and expires gracefully, 1852. Artist: John LeechDrusus is stabbed, and expires gracefully, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Marius retired from Business, 1852. Artist: John LeechMarius retired from Business, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Rash Act of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. Artist: John LeechRash Act of Gaius Gracchus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Scipio Aemilianus cramming himself for a Speech after a hearty Supper, 1852. Artist: John LeechScipio Aemilianus cramming himself for a Speech after a hearty Supper, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Roman Lady Shopping, 1852. Artist: John LeechRoman Lady Shopping, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Melancholy End of Tib Gracchus, 1852. Artist: John LeechMelancholy End of Tib Gracchus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Fasces, 1852. Artist: John LeechFasces, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Hannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. Artist: John LeechHannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Hannibal requesting the Cretan Priests to become his Bankers, 1852. Artist: John LeechHannibal requesting the Cretan Priests to become his Bankers, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Hannibal leads the Ambassadors a fatiguing Walk round Carthage, 1852. Artist: John LeechHannibal leads the Ambassadors a fatiguing Walk round Carthage, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus blowing down the Walls, 1852. Artist: John LeechTiberius Sempronius Gracchus blowing down the Walls, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Self-posession of Fabricius under rather Trying Circumstances, 1852. Artist: John LeechSelf-posession of Fabricius under rather Trying Circumstances, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Appearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. Artist: John LeechAppearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Standard Bearer, 1852. Artist: John LeechStandard Bearer, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Mutual attachment, 1852. Artist: John LeechMutual attachment, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Aesculapius, 1852. Artist: John LeechAesculapius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
The Ambassadors purchasing Aesculaplus, 1852. Artist: John LeechThe Ambassadors purchasing Aesculaplus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
The Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. Artist: John LeechThe Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Samnite Soldier, 1852. Artist: John LeechSamnite Soldier, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
A Gaul, 1852. Artist: John LeechA Gaul, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. Artist: John LeechSchool-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
In all probabilty something of this sort, 1852. Artist: John LeechIn all probabilty something of this sort, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
In the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of t Artist: John LeechIn the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of the General, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech
Virginia carried off by a Minion in the pay of Appius, 1852. Artist: John LeechVirginia carried off by a Minion in the pay of Appius, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. Artist: John LeechHoratius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Aruns and Brutus, 1852. Artist: John LeechAruns and Brutus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Roman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. Artist: John LeechRoman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]