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February - Cutting Weather, 1839. Artist: George CruikshankFebruary - Cutting Weather, 1839. A typical day at Dr Swishtails Academy. Boys at their desks look on as the schoolmaster punishes a boy by flogging him with the birch
Hansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. Artist: Arthur RackhamHansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. The tiles made of gingerbread can be seen. Arthur Rackham illustration from the Brothers Grimm fairy story. (Copyright must be cleared)
The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. Artist: Honore DaumierThe Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. From a private collection
Title page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. Artist: Hablot Knight BrowneTitle page of Old Saint Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth, 1855. A romantic historical novel set in 1665 and 1666 during the plague of London and the Fire of London
The Sleepwalker (Somnambulist) making discoveries her husband would rather she did not know
Water closet, 1556Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington
Castigation Under Difficulties, 1870. This cartoon shows the child growing up in the image of his father. There is the large family central to mid-Victorian ideals of Home and domesticity
Tout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Artist: Charles Samuel KeeneTout Vient A Qui Sait Attendre, 1875. Frightened passengers in the first-class compartment call to the guard, asking why the train has had to come to such a sudden halt
Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainBetween Two Fires, 1875. Pope Pius IX is on the left of this cartoon and Bismarck of Germany on the right. In the middle is the young son of the abdicated Queen Isabella of Spain
Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainWomans Wrongs, 1874. A brutish working-class husband prepares to beat his wife who still bears the insignia of previous violence
Easing The Curb, 1869. Artist: John TennielEasing The Curb, 1869. This cartoon depicts Napoleon easing the curb on the horse to allow its smoother handling and easier passage. Emperor Napoleon III was having difficulties at home
Another Eclipse for India, 1868. Artist: John TennielAnother Eclipse for India, 1868. Lord John Lawrence had been the Viceroy of India since 1863, but was now preparing to hand over his authority to Lord Mayo
The Fenian-Pest, 1866. Artist: John TennielThe Fenian-Pest, 1866. Hibernia remarks O my dear Sister, What are we to do with these Troublesome People? Britannia replies Try Isolation first
Something for Paddy, 1864. Artist: John TennielSomething for Paddy, 1864. Daniel O Connell says: Its a Repaler ye call yourself, ye Spalpeen, and you re goin to Die for the Union
John In A Mess, 1864. Artist: John TennielJohn In A Mess, 1864. Britannia says: Put Down That Pen Directly, You Troublesome Boy. A Nice Mess You Have Got Yourself Into
The Amnesty, 1863. Artist: John TennielThe Amnesty, 1863. Russia says: Though I Have Burned Your House and Murdered Your Children, Leave Off Hitting Me and I ll Forgive You
The City Police, 1863. Artist: John TennielThe City Police, 1863. Magog comments: I Say, Brother Gog, They Seem to Think We Ain t No Sort O Use. Here, following the recently highlighted failings of the Citys police force
Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 34), 1773
Time from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore GerardTime from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836
The Little Red Man from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836
How to Turn Any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, June 11, 1808. June 11, 1808How to Turn Any Horse, Mare, or Gelding, June 11, 1808