Ga Gilbert Abbott Collection (page 3)

Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip and Mary, 1897. King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary I of England at breakfast. Philip hides behind an anachronistic newspaper, while Mary looks grumpy

The Duke of Northumberland offers to fight any one of them, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Duke of Northumberland offers to fight any one of them, 1897. Members of the legal profession look aghast at the Duke

Original Beefeater, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Original Beefeater, 1897. Soldier wearing a ruff and carrying a gun. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Shilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Shilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Coin bearing the likeness of King Henry VIII (1491-1597). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. King Henry VIII takes a swing at a bull with an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

A Royal Butcher, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Royal Butcher, 1897. Large man, probably King Henry VIII, sharpening knives under a sign of the letter T. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry answering Here!, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry answering " Here!", 1897. A worried-looking King Henry VIII on his throne. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Election of Pope. Getting to the top of the pole, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Election of Pope. Getting to the top of the pole, 1897. A cardinal climbs a pole topped with the papal crown. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

The Duke of Buckingham suspects that he is watched, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Duke of Buckingham suspects that he is watched, 1897. The Duke looks worried as he rides his horse. (Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham (1478-1521)

Henry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. A portly King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, running. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Perkin Warbeck and his Army, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Perkin Warbeck and his Army, 1897. Pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck marches his rag-tag army up and down. (Warbeck (c1474-1499), who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York

Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. King Henry VII dining with a ruddy-cheeked and well-fed Archbishop of Canterbury. A tub of bottles sits next to him

The End of Julius Caesar, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The 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)

Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry 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 Leech
Fulvia, 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 Leech
Spartacus, 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 Leech
Mithridates 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 Leech
Valiant 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 Leech
Drusus 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 Leech
Marius 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 Leech
Rash 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 Leech
Scipio 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 Leech
Roman 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 Leech
Melancholy 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 Leech
Fasces, 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 Leech
Hannibal 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 Leech
Hannibal 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 Leech
Hannibal 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 Leech
Tiberius 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 Leech
Self-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 Leech
Appearance 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 Leech
Standard 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 Leech
Mutual 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 Leech
Aesculapius, 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 Leech
The 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 Leech
The 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 Leech
Samnite 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 Leech
A 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 Leech
School-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 Leech
In 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 Leech
In 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 Leech
Virginia 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 Leech
Horatius 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 Leech
Aruns 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 Leech
Roman 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]

Brutus Status, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Brutus Status, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Mrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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