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Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John LeechBacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print.), 1897. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is depicted here smoking a clay pipe
Guys of the Period, 1897. Creator: John LeechGuys of the Period, 1897. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I. The plan was to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London with gunpowder stored in
Guy Fawkes before and after the Torture, 1897. Creator: John LeechGuy Fawkes before and after the Torture, 1897. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I
James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John LeechJames I on his way to England, 1897. King James travels from Scotland to accede to the English throne. (James (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567
Making an End, 1897. Creator: John LeechMaking an End, 1897. An inkwell in the shape of a hat, with a pair of legs disappearing into the ink. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Scots in tartan kilts, wearing Victorian womens bonnets. The blue bonnet was actually a type of soft woollen hat more like a tam o shanter
A Figure for a Crown, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Figure for a Crown, 1897. Rear view of a king, possibly George III, putting on a crown in the mirror. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The Victor of Blenheim, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Victor of Blenheim, 1897. English soldier and statesman John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) commanded the British and allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession
William III. out Hunting, 1897. Creator: John LeechWilliam III. out Hunting, 1897. Caricature of King William III of Great Britain and Ireland (1650-1702) riding an exhausted horse
Captain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Creator: John LeechCaptain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Possibly a caricature of English poet and soldier Captain Payne Fisher (1616-1693)
Experiments in Science, 1897. Creator: John LeechExperiments in Science, 1897. A man in 17th-century dress running away from an explosion. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. Creator: John LeechArrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Escrick (c1626-1694), was arrested in connection with the Rye House Plot of 1683
Judge Jeffreys, 1897. Creator: John LeechJudge Jeffreys, 1897. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem (1645-1689), also known as The Hanging Judge, became notable during the reign of King James II
Charles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) surrounded by his spaniels
The Balance of Power, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Balance of Power, 1897. An elephant, possibly representing King Charles I of England, balances on a tightrope holding a spear
One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Creator: John LeechOne, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Satire on the English Civil Wars (1642-1648) - a skeleton and Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), with bulbous nose, having a sword fight
The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Barebones Parliament, 1897. Satire on English politics during the 1650s. Barebones Parliament, which came into being on 4 July 1653
A Matter of Business, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Matter of Business, 1897. A man dressed as a 17th-century cavalier (possibly King Charles I), reaches in his pocket for money
Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. Creator: John LeechCharles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) looks perplexed. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Creator: John LeechCavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648) - sword fight between King Charles I, ( Cavalier ) and Oliver Cromwell, ( Roundhead )
His Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. Creator: John LeechHis Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) is shown picking a pocket. He introduced various unpopular methods of raising funds
King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John LeechKing James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. The practice of awarding baronetcies (hereditary honours) was used by King James I of England (1566-1625) in 1611 as a means of raising funds
The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Charles I, James I and VI, and Charles II. (The Stuart kings: King Charles I (1600-1649), his father King James I and VI (1566-1625)
Admiral of the Time, 1897. Creator: John LeechAdmiral of the Time, 1897. Portly man wearing a Napoleonic hat and an unusual outfit that appears to be made of scales. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Lord Burleigh, 1897. Creator: John LeechLord Burleigh, 1897. Burghley, wearing spectacles, is reading a document. (Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), was the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I)
Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Creator: John LeechHonest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Sailors in 16th-century ruffs make merry by a cosy fire. One appears to be cooking a pocket watch
Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John LeechPhilip 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 LeechThe 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 LeechOriginal 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 LeechShilling 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechA 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechElection 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 LeechThe 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 LeechHenry 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 LeechPerkin 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 LeechHenry 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
Foxhunters Regaling in the Present Degenerate Days, c1856. Artist: John LeechFoxhunters Regaling in the Present Degenerate Days, c1856. A man sits backwards on a chair, possibly recounting his exploits hunting foxes, to ladies who listen politely
Eight Hours at the Sea-Side, 1856. Families enjoying a day out at the beach. From the Illustrated London News, 10 May 1856
View of Hyde Park that satirises the advent of the steam locomotive, London, c1850
Brougham and the Civic Giants, 1848. Lord Brougham and Vaux, with fists doubled, threatens Gog and Magog, who express alarm. The subject refers to a verbal attack by Lord Brougham and Vaux on the city
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)
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]