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A Radical Lawyer, 1902. Artist: SpyA Radical Lawyer, 1902. John Lawson Walton KC MP, British barrister and politician. Walton served as Attorney General from 1905-1908. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 6th March 1902
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Artist: SpyYorkshire Cricket, 1892. A portrait of Lord Hawke. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons
Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardCharles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. A portrait of Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot (1870-1955). [Vanity Fair, 1894]
The Head, 1901. Artist: SpyThe Head, 1901. James John Hornby (1826-1909), headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884
The General, 1881. Artist: SpyThe General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881
The Croucher, 1901. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardThe Croucher, 1901. English cricketer Gilbert Laird Jessop (1874-1955) played for Cambridge University, Gloucestershire, and England, and was Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1898. [London, 1901]
Plausible, 1902. Artist: SpyPlausible, 1902. Mr Justice Swinfen Eady, British lawyer and judge. Eady (1851-1919) became a QC in 1893 and a High Court Judge in 1901. He served as Master of the Rolls from 1918-1919
John Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. Artist: SpyJohn Stuart Mill, British social reformer and philosopher, 1873. An advocate of utilitarianism, Mill (1806-1873) was probably the most influential liberal thinker of the 19th century
Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-born American philanthropist and industrialist, 1903. Carnegie (1835-1918) amassed a vast fortune in the steel industry
Horace, Lord Farquhar, British financier and politician, 1898. Artist: SpyHorace, Lord Farquhar, British financier and politician, 1898. Farquhar (1844-1923) served as Treasurer of the Conservative Party from 1911-1923. A print from Vanity Fair, June 2nd 1898
City Justice, 1880. Artist: SpyCity Justice, 1880. Alderman Sir Robert Walter Carden, British banker, politician and magistrate. Carden (1801-1888) served as Lord Mayor of London from 1857-1858
Bobby, 1902. Artist: SpyBobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England
Plum, 1903. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardPlum, 1903. British right-handed batsman Pelham Plum Warner (1873-1963) played for Oxford University, Middlesex and England during a career lasting from 1894 until 1920
A Symphony, 1878. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardA Symphony, 1878. Caricature of American painter James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), published in " Vanity Fair" 12 January 1878
Alfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945). Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardAlfred Harmsworth, 1895, (1945)
Ranji, 1897. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardRanji, 1897. Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja (1872-1933), also known as Ranji, was ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar as Maharaja Jam Saheb
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardYorkshire Cricket, 1892. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons
Repton, Oxford & Somerset, 1903. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardRepton, Oxford & Somerset, 1903. English amateur cricketer Lionel Charles Hamilton Palairet (1870-1933) was educated at Repton School
Cricket, 1877. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardCricket, 1877. Gloucestershire and England cricketer William Gilbert WG Grace (1848-1915) was one of the most iconic figures in the history of English cricket
A Flanneled Fighter, 1902. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew WardA Flanneled Fighter, 1902. British cricketer, soldier and politician Stanley Jackson (1870-1947). In 1927 Jackson was appointed Governor of Bengal. [London, 1902]
JB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899. Artist: SpyJB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899
A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. Artist: SpyA German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898
Vicar General, 1902. Artist: SpyVicar General, 1902. Charles Alfred Cripps KC MP, British barrister and politican. Cripps (1852-1941) became a QC in 1890 and served as Attorney General to the Prince of Wales from 1895 until 1914
The Recorder, 1903. Artist: SpyThe Recorder, 1903. The Recorder of London. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 9th July 1903
Thrice Champion, 1904. Artist: SpyThrice Champion, 1904. Lawrence Doherty won the mens singles title at Wimbledon five consecutive times between 1902 and 1906
Benjie, 1894. Creator: Day & SonBenjie, 1894. Portrait of oarsman Hugh Benjamin Cotton (1871-1895), president of the Oxford University Boat Club, wearing a jumper with his initials on it
Oxford Cricket, 1889. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardOxford Cricket, 1889. Wicket Keeper. Hylton Punch Philipson (1866-1935) played first-class cricket for Oxford University. From Vanity Fair
Augustine Birrell, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardAugustine Birrell, 1927. A caricature of Augustine Birrell (1850-1933), English Liberal Party politician, who was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916
Sir Edmund Gosse, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardSir Edmund Gosse, 1927. A portrait of Edmund William Gosse (1849-1928), English poet, author and critic. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]
John Buchan, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardJohn Buchan, 1927. A portrait of John Buchan (1875-1940), Scottish novelist, historian and Governor General of Canada. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]
Sir Oliver Lodge, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardSir Oliver Lodge, 1927. A portrait of Oliver Joseph Lodge (1851-1940), British physicist and writer involved in the development of radio. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]
Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, c1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardSir Henry Mill Pellatt, c1910. A portrait of Major-General Henry Mill Pellatt (1859-1939), Canadian financier and soldier. Published c. 1910, as a supplement in The World
Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardMr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911. A caricature of Hugh Chisholm (1866-1924), British journalist, and editor of the 10th, 11th and 12th editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica
Richard Pigott, 1889. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardRichard Pigott, 1889. A caricature of Richard Pigott (1835-1889), Irish Nationalist and Journalist. [Vanity Fair, 1889]
Little Darling, 1897. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardLittle Darling, 1897. A caricature of Charles John Darling (1849-1936), lawyer, politician and High Court judge. [Vanity Fair, 1897]
The Rev. Joseph Wood, D. D. (Headmaster of Harrow), 1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardThe Rev. Joseph Wood, D.D. (Headmaster of Harrow), c1910. A portrait of the Rev Joseph Wood (1843-1923), Head Master of Harrow from 1899-1910. Published July 5th 1910, as a supplement in The World
C. U. B. C, 1900. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardC.U.B.C, 1900. Published 29th March 1900. William Dudley Ward (1877-1946), The President Of The Cambridge University Boat Club
At Vauxhall, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardAt Vauxhall. After an engraving by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (1851-1922). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]
The Gatehouse Rochester, 1925. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew WardThe Gatehouse Rochester. Jaspers Gatehouse, Rochester, Kent
The Member for Scotland, Sir Lewis McIver, Scottish politician, 1896. Artist: SpyThe Member for Scotland, Sir Lewis McIver, Scottish politician, 1896. McIver (1846-1920) was elected to Parliament as MP for Torquay in 1885, but lost the seat the following year
Papworth, Ernest Terah Hooley, British financier, 1896. Artist: SpyPapworth, Ernest Terah Hooley, British financier, 1896. Pictured here in riding clothes, Hooley (1859-1947) was a wealthy entrepreneur and owner of the Papworth estate in Cambridgeshire
Brocklesby, the Earl of Yarborough, 1896. Artist: SpyBrocklesby, the Earl of Yarborough, 1896
A Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899. Artist: SpyA Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899
Tirah, General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, Scottish soldier, 1898. Artist: SpyTirah, General Sir William Stephen Alexander Lockhart, Scottish soldier, 1898. Lockhart (1841-1900) served at the Khyber Pass and in Kabul, later being appointed Commander-in-Chief in India in 1898
Rousseau, the Duke of Bedford, 1896. Artist: SpyRousseau, the Duke of Bedford, 1896. Herbrand Arthur Russell (1858-1940), 11th Duke of Bedford. A print from Vanity Fair, September 10th 1896
East Sussex, Colonel Brookfield, British soldier and politician, 1898. Artist: SpyEast Sussex, Colonel Brookfield, British soldier and politician, 1898
Union Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Evans (1840-1907) was Conservative MP for Southampton (1888-1895, 1896-1900) and for Maidstone (1901-1906)
Whitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. Artist: SpyWhitehaven, Augustus Helder, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Helder was elected MP for Whitehaven in 1895. A print from Vanity Fair, April 30th 1896
Soldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899. Artist: SpySoldier and Correspondent, Colonel Francis William Rhodes DSO, 1899
North Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. Artist: SpyNorth Huntingdonshire, Ailwyn Fellowes, British politician, 1896. A Conservative, Fellowes served as an MP from 1887-1906
She Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. Artist: SpyShe Henry Rider Haggard, British author, 1887. A print from Vanity Fair, May 21st 1887. H Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was a prolific writer of adventure novels, many of them set in Africa
Fulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. Artist: SpyFulham, William Hayes Fisher, British politician, 1900. A Conservative, Fisher (1853-1920) served as MP for Fulham from 1885-1906 and again from 1910-1918
H A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. Artist: SpyH A C, the Earl of Denbigh, 1894. A print from Vanity Fair, August 23rd 1894
Chester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. Artist: SpyChester Square, Canon Fleming, British clergyman, 1899. A print from Vanity Fair, June 29th 1899
A Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Artist: SpyA Fifteenth Earl, the Earl of Moray, 1898. Edmund Archibald Stuart (1840-1901), 15th Earl of Moray. A print from Vanity Fair, June 9th 1898
Artist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Artist: SpyArtist and R A, William Quiller Orchardson, Scottish artist, 1898. Born in Scotland, Orchardson (1832-1910) was a subject and portrait painter who moved to London in 1862
James McNeill Whistler, American-born British artist, 1878 (1956). A Vanity Fair Cartoon
Heads of the Law, 1902. Artist: SpyHeads of the Law, 1902
His Majesty the King, 1902. Artist: SpyHis Majesty the King, 1902. King Edward VII in naval uniform. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 19th June 1902
The Lord Mayor, 1902. Artist: SpyThe Lord Mayor, 1902. Sir Joseph Cockfield Dimsdale, Lord Mayor of London, wearing his mayoral robes and chain of office. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd October 1902
Marlborough College, 1902. Artist: SpyMarlborough College, 1902. The Reverend G Bell, headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 10th July 1902
A Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Artist: SpyA Lawyer on the Bench, 1902. Sir Joseph Walton, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 24th July 1902
Steady Going, 1902. Artist: SpySteady Going, 1902. Sir Matthew Ingle Joyce, British lawyer and judge. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 23rd January 1902
Serlby, 1899. Artist: SpySerlby, 1899. George Edward Milnes Monckton-Arundell, 7th Viscount Galway and 1st Baron Monckton, in hunting clothes
The Demon, 1882. Artist: SpyThe Demon, 1882. George Fordham, British jockey. Fordham (1837-1887) was Champion Jockey on 13 occasions between 1855 and 1869
The Jockey Club, 1882. Artist: SpyThe Jockey Club, 1882. Frederick Barne. Barne was a member of the Jockey Club. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 5th August 1882
Cabs, 1903. Artist: SpyCabs, 1903. Charles Chetwyn-Talbot, 20th Earl of Shrewsbury, who founded a company Clement-Talbot to import French Clement cars into Britain. He gave his name to the Talbot car marque
Ermined Urbanity, 1904. Artist: SpyErmined Urbanity, 1904. Sir Arthur Richard Jelf KC. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 19th May 1904
Cricket, 1877. Artist: SpyCricket, 1877. WG Grace, Gloucestershire and England cricketer. William Gibert Grace (1848-1915) was one of the most iconic figures in the history of English cricket
A Great Officer of State, 1881. Artist: SpyA Great Officer of State, 1881. Gilbert Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 1st Earl of Ancaster, (1830-1910), British Liberal politician and court official
The Lobster, 1902. Artist: SpyThe Lobster, 1902. Digby Jephson, Cambridge University and Surrey cricketer. Jephson (1871-1926) is best known for being one of the last to practice the style of bowling known as lob bowling
Fred Rickaby, English jockey 1901. Artist: SpyFred Rickaby, English jockey 1901. Rickaby (1869-1941) won the 1000 Guineas on Mimi in 1891 and the Oaks on two occasions, again aboard Mimi in 1891 and on Canterbury Pilgrim in 1896
John Hall Gladstone, English chemist, 1891. Artist: SpyJohn Hall Gladstone, English chemist, 1891. Gladstone (1827-1902) became the first President of the Physical Society in 1874, and served as President of the Chemical Society from 1877-1879
John Lawson Johnston, Scottish-born businessman, 1897. Artist: SpyJohn Lawson Johnston, Scottish-born businessman, 1897
James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl Crawford and Balcarres, 1878. Artist: SpyJames Ludovic Lindsay, Earl Crawford and Balcarres, 1878. Lindsay (1847-1913), a Scottish nobleman who succeeded to his titles in 1880, was an astronomer, collector and bibliophile
Mr Frank Crisp, 1890. Artist: SpyMr Frank Crisp, 1890. Crisp (c1853-1919), an English Limited Liability Lawyer one of whose personal interests was microscopy, acted as Secretary of the Royal Microscopical Society
Colonel Vivian Dering Majendie, Chief Inspector of Explosives, 1892. Artist: SpyColonel Vivian Dering Majendie, Chief Inspector of Explosives, 1892. Majendie (1836-1898), British soldier, served with the Royal Artillery at Sebastopol during the Crimean War and at Lucknow
Erasmus Wilson, English surgeon and antiquary, 1880. Artist: SpyErasmus Wilson, English surgeon and antiquary, 1880. In medicine Wilson (1809-1884) specialised in skin diseases. His other interest was Egyptology, of which he was a generous patron
Richard Anthony Proctor, English astronomer, mathematician and popular science writer, 1883
Edwin Ray Lankester, British zoologist, 1905. Artist: SpyEdwin Ray Lankester, British zoologist, 1905. Lankester (1847-1929) established clear morphological distinctions in different orders of invertebrates, demonstrating that they had different origins
James Manby Gully, British physician, 1876. Artist: SpyJames Manby Gully, British physician, 1876. Gully (1808-1883) practised first in London then in Malvern, Worcestershire, where he specialised in hydrotherapy
John Scott Burdon-Sanderson, British physiologist, 1894. Artist: SpyJohn Scott Burdon-Sanderson, British physiologist, 1894
Robert Stawell Ball, British astronomerRobert Stawell Ball, Irish-born British astronomer, mathematician, lecturer and populariser of science, 1905
Sir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. Artist: SpySir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. After studying at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, Crookes went on to make significant contributions in several fields of science