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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
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
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]
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
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
The Head, 1901. Artist: SpyThe Head, 1901. James John Hornby (1826-1909), headmaster of Eton College from 1868 to 1884. He was previously a rower, competing for Oxford University in the Boat Race
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
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
Bobby, 1902. Artist: SpyBobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England. In a career lasting from 1881 until 1904 he scored 33
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
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
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). Portrait of Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922), British newspaper and publishing magnate
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
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]
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]
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. Dating from the early fifteenth century, the gatehouse is the bachelor flat of Cathedral organist John Jasper in Charles Dickenss last
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. Charles Pelham (1859-1936), 4th Earl of Yarborough was admitted to the Privy Council in 1890
JB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899. Artist: SpyJB, John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross, Scottish lawyer and politician, 1899. A Liberal MP for Clackmannan and Kinross from 1880-1899
A Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899. Artist: SpyA Diplomatic Cousin Henry White, American diplomat, 1899. White (1850-1927) was described by President Theodore Roosevelt as the most useful man in the entire diplomatic service
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. Arthur Montagu Brookfield (1853-1940) was Conservative MP for Rye from 1895-1903
Union Steamship Sir Francis Henry Evans, British businessman and politician, 1896. Artist: SpyUnion 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)
A German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. Artist: SpyA German Attache, Baron Hermann von Eckardstein, German diplomat, 1898. In 1898 Eckardstein brokered a meeting between Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain
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. The brother of Cecil Rhodes, Francis William Rhodes distinguishe himself on the expedition to the Sudan that failed to save