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Happy Hampstead!, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainHappy Hampstead!, 1875. A suburban family is shown enjoying a day out in the park. Behind them lurk the shrouded and menacing figures of Smallpox and Fever
The Conservative Programme, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Conservative Programme, 1872. This cartoon shows Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Leader of the Conservative Party. He is being questioned by Lord Abercorn about the Conservative policy
A Railway Revolution, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainA Railway Revolution, 1874. A large lady seeks advice from the Railway guard at St Pancras. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 10, 1874
The Irish Frankenstein, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Frankenstein, 1882. An awestruck Charles Parnell of the Irish Nationalist Party is crouching before his Creature which is depicted with the usual simian features of the Irishman in Punch
Save Me from my Friends!, 1878. Artist: Joseph SwainSave Me from my Friends!, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan stands between the Russian bear, jaws dripping with saliva, and the British lion with teeth bared
The Divided Skirt, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Divided Skirt, 1886. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. Now 76 years of age, and in his third term in office, Gladstone was undoubtedly the grandee of the Commons
Balfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainBalfours Irrepressible Donkey, 1888. Arthur James Balfour was the Chief Secretary for Ireland at the beginning of 1888 in Lord Salisburys Conservative administration.The cartoon is accompanied by a
The Wind and the Sun, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Wind and the Sun, 1886. Irish Discontent in the sunlight of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone. On the other side, the wind comes from the Conservative Leader in the House of Lords
The Start, 1886. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Start, 1886. On the left at the starting line is the Grand Old Man of politics, the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone
A New Piece, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainA New Piece, 1882. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, has submitted his new piece to Mr John Bull in his guise as a theatre manager
The Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Devil-Fish, 1881. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, is depicted wrestling with the mighty octopus of the Irish Land League
Intercepted, 1881. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer and this cartoon shows him in a chefs outfit feeding his dog from the bowl of surplus
Great Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Artist: Joseph SwainGreat Autumn Manoeuvre, 1873. Watched by a baleful Disraeli, Leader of the Conservative opposition, the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, hands a puzzled yokel his franchise
The Imperial Witches, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Imperial Witches, 1872. Mr Punch plays Macbeth to the three witches who represent the Emperors of Germany, Austria and Russia
Out of the Bag!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainOut of the Bag!, 1871. The cat is let out of the bag. The Conservative leader of the opposition, Mr Disraeli, suggests that perhaps the Conservative statesmen, represented here by Lord Butterfingers
An Ugly Rush!, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Ugly Rush!, 1870. Womans Vote Bill. A stout John Bull, the representative of the British people or, in this case, British men
Mose in Egitto !!!, 1875. Artist: Joseph SwainMose in Egitto !!!, 1875.The Conservative Prime Minister, Disraeli, holds the key to India. This relates to the purchase by Britains government of the Suez Canal shares
An Unexpected Cut, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainAn Unexpected Cut, 1874. With a felled tree entitled Irish Established Church behind him, Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition
"Hacco, The Dwarf:" Maud and Robert, 1864. Creator: Swain. "Hacco, The Dwarf:" Maud and Robert"Hacco, The Dwarf:" Maud and Robert, 1864. Illustration by G. J. Pinwell to a book by Henrietta Lushington. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
The Morning Before the Massacre of St. Bartholomew (for "Once a WeekThe Morning Before the Massacre of St. Bartholomew (for " Once a Week, " August 16, 1862), 1862. Poem by George Walter Thornbury that evokes the persecution of Protestants in 17th century
Count Burckhardt (for "Once a Week, "September 27, 1862), 1862Count Burckhardt (for " Once a Week, " September 27, 1862), 1862. The ballad Burckhardt von Keller tells of a count bewitched, leaving his bethrothed to wonder what has befallen him
The Majors Daughter (for "Once a Week, "June 21, 1862), 1862The Majors Daughter (for " Once a Week, " June 21, 1862), 1862. Story of Clara Vinrace, a young English woman who joins her parents in India and falls in love with an older man
The Relief Fund in Lancashire (for "Once a Week, "July 26, 1862), 1862The Relief Fund in Lancashire (for " Once a Week, " July 26, 1862), 1862. Concerning the flight of the Lancashire weavers
The Relief Fund in Lancashire, The Majors Daughter, The Morning Before the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, and Count Burkhardt (for " Once a Week" ), 1862
Near the Coast, ca. 1885. Creator: Robert Swain GiffordNear the Coast, ca. 1885
Jowett Jupiter with Abbott body, C. P. Swain, Morecambe Rally 1953. Creator: UnknownJowett Jupiter with Abbott body, C.P. Swain, Morecambe Rally 1953
The Sister of King Sweyn murdered in the General Massacre of the Danes by the Saxons, on the Eve of St. Brice, 1002, c1890. The St
Swain King of Denmark and England, 18th century. Creator: UnknownSwain King of Denmark and England, 18th century. Sweyn Forkbeard (960-1014) King of Denmark from 986 to 1014. In 1013, shortly before his death, he became the first Danish king of England
A Play in a London Inn Yard, In the Time of Queen Elizabeth, c1873. Creator: SwainA Play in a London Inn Yard, In the Time of Queen Elizabeth, c1873. Makeshift stage in the courtyard of an inn, during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
A Midsummer Night on the Terrace of the House of Commons, Palace of Westminster, 1881. Gentlemen in top hats and ladies with fans
Margate, Arrival of the Husbands Boat, 1856. Artist: SwainMargate, Arrival of the Husbands Boat, 1856. Crowds at the port of Margate in Kent. From the Illustrated Times, 6 September 1856
London Bridge (new), London, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainView of London Bridge, London in 1872, looking south. The bridge is crammed with a variety of horse drawn vehicles ranging from an omnibus, carts and carriages
Funeral of Eyre, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainFuneral of Eyre, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
Teheran, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainTeheran, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
Pagodas, near Pegu, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainPagodas, near Pegu, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852-1853). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
Ticonderoga Fort, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainTiconderoga Fort, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
Exeter, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainExeter, c1880. Episode from the Exeter Conspiracy (1538).From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
Fight at Abracrampa, 1880. Artist: Joseph SwainFight at Abracrampa, c1880. Episode of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War (1873-1874). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
Looting the Emperors Palace, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainLooting the Emperors Palace, c1880. Episode of the Second Opium War (1856-1860). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
The Heights of Alma, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Heights of Alma, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]
The British Army Crossing the Sutlej, c1880. Artist: Joseph SwainThe British Army Crossing the Sutlej, c1880. Episode of the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
Whitechapel, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainWhitechapel, 1888. The Whitechapel Murders were making headlines everywhere. The police were overstretched, particularly in such deprived areas
The British Printer cover, 1919. Artist: William E SwainThe British Printer cover, 1919. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]
John Swain & Son Limited advertisement, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]
We Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. Artist: John Swain & SonWe Aim at Perfection and always hit the mark, 1907. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]
Spiez, on Lake Thun, 1910. Artist: John Swain & SonSpiez, on Lake Thun, 1910. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]
Grindelwald in Winter, 1910. Artist: John Swain & SonGrindelwald in Winter, 1910. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1910]
Ancient and Modern, 1919. Artist: John Swain & SonAncient and Modern, 1919. Military figures in front of the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]
