A Beckett Collection (#4)

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]

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

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

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

The Romans clothed by the inhabitants of Capua, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The Romans clothed by the inhabitants of Capua, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Quid times? Caesarem vehis, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Quid times? Caesarem vehis, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Marius in the Ruins of Carthage, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Marius in the Ruins of Carthage, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Marius in his Old Age, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Marius in his Old Age, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Light Comedy Man of the Period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Philip receiving a Message from Rome, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Archimedes taking a Warm Bath, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Archimedes taking a Warm Bath, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

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

His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. Artist: John Leech
His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1852]

Roman Gladiator and his Patron, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Gladiator and his Patron, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Lion and Falerian Jackass, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Terrific Combat between T Manlius and a Gaul of gigantic stature, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Terrific Combat between T Manlius and a Gaul of gigantic stature, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Miss Fabia astonished at the Patricians double-knock, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. Artist: John Leech
A Lictor is sent to arrest Publilius Volero, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

Coriolanus parting from his Wife and Family, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Coriolanus parting from his Wife and Family, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Debtor and Creditor - Seizure of Goods for a Debt, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Roman Patrician, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Patrician, 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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"A Beckett: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the captivating world of "A Beckett" as we delve into a series of remarkable artworks that span various historical events and figures. From the misty Field of Battle near Barnet to the shocking discovery of Guido Fawkes, artist John Leech masterfully brings these moments to life. In "Take away that Bauble, " witness Cromwell's bold act dissolving the long Parliament, a pivotal moment in English history. And in another scene, Thomas Becket humbly washes the feet of beggars, showcasing his unwavering devotion. Venturing further, we encounter King James being rescued from the New River, an event immortalized by Leech's skilled hand. The terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin unfolds before our eyes with intensity and grandeur. Marvel at one of the Healing Miracle windows at the cathedral where stained glass illuminates tales of divine intervention. Meanwhile, Gilbert Abbott a Beckett finds eternal rest in Highgate Cemetery through an intricate engraving. Henry VII encounters Perkin Warbecks Wife in a poignant portrayal by Leech while Rookwood takes flight amidst intrigue and mystery. Hostilities between England and France come alive on canvas as tensions escalate during this tumultuous period. Finally, we are introduced to Good Queen Bess herself - Elizabeth I - depicted with grace and power by John Leech. Her reign marked an era filled with triumphs and challenges that shaped England's destiny. Join us on this mesmerizing journey through time as art intertwines with history in "A Beckett. " Each artwork invites you to immerse yourself in vivid narratives that capture significant moments from centuries past – a testament to both artistic brilliance and human resilience throughout ages gone by.