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Burnand Collection

Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) was a renowned comic writer and playwright, known for his wit and satirical works

Background imageBurnand Collection: F C Burnand / Vanity Fair

F C Burnand / Vanity Fair
SIR FRANCIS COWLEY BURNAND journalist, editor of Punch Date: 1836 - 1917

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand

The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven

Background imageBurnand Collection: Caricature illustration of Francis Burnand by Frank Richardson

Caricature illustration of Francis Burnand by Frank Richardson. Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) comic writer and playwright. From an article, My Caricatures'by Frank Richardson. Date: 1910

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, The Croquet Party

Silhouette, The Croquet Party. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Tea in the Drawing Room

Silhouette, Tea in the Drawing Room. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Refreshment Counter at London Terminal

Silhouette, Refreshment Counter at London Terminal. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Preparing for the Hunt

Silhouette, Preparing for the Hunt. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Practising a Duet

Silhouette, Practising a Duet. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Playing Rousseaus Dream on Piano

Silhouette, Playing Rousseaus Dream on Piano. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Offering a Peach in the Hothouse

Silhouette, Offering a Peach in the Hothouse. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, In His Wine Cellar

Silhouette, In His Wine Cellar. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, At the Station

Silhouette, At the Station. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, Come In

Silhouette, Come In. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Silhouette, The Dinner Gong

Silhouette, The Dinner Gong. late 19th century

Background imageBurnand Collection: Cartoon, Henry Irving as Mephistopheles

Cartoon, Henry Irving as Mephistopheles with J L Toole - So you are about to burlesque me, Johnny? Probably a reference to a Faust burlesque, Faust and Loose, written by F C Burnand. 1885

Background imageBurnand Collection: Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind

Cartoon, The Coming Rosalind, Violet Vanbrugh and F C Burnand - Shall I be safe in these, Mr Burnand? Burnand is holding a copy of the Fortnightly Review

Background imageBurnand Collection: Political poster, Vote for Hambro

Political poster, Vote for Hambro, design by Winnie Burnand. Showing the Liberal Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman trying to keep the lid on Irish Nationalism

Background imageBurnand Collection: Poster, The Chieftain, Savoy Theatre, London

Poster, The Chieftain, Savoy Theatre, London
Poster, The Chieftain, by F C Burnand and Arthur Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. 1894

Background imageBurnand Collection: Frank C Burnand, plawyright and Editor of Punch

Frank C Burnand, plawyright and Editor of Punch
Frank C Burnand, playwright and Editor of Punch - in The Theatre Magazine, February 1883. 1883

Background imageBurnand Collection: Burnands 'Blue Beard'at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving)

Burnands "Blue Beard"at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving)
6016446 Burnands " Blue Beard" at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnands " Blue Beard" at the Gaiety Theatre)

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Talents, late 19th century, (1908). Creator: Unknown

The Talents, late 19th century, (1908). Creator: Unknown
The Talents, late 19th century, (1908). Depiction of The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25: After a long time the lord of those servants cometh

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, c1898

The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, c1898, (1912). Painting held at the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Cumulus Cloud, c1888-1925, (1925). Artist: Victor Wyatt Burnand

The Cumulus Cloud, c1888-1925, (1925). Artist: Victor Wyatt Burnand
The Cumulus Cloud. After a water-colour by Victor Wyatt Burnand (1868-1940). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

Background imageBurnand Collection: Francis Burnand, British comic writer and dramatist, 1883

Francis Burnand, British comic writer and dramatist, 1883. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume I, January to June, 1883, David Bogue, London, 1883

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Apostles Peter and John on the Morning of the Resurrection, 1926. Artist: Eugene Burnand

The Apostles Peter and John on the Morning of the Resurrection, 1926. Artist: Eugene Burnand
The Apostles Peter and John on the Morning of the Resurrection, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity

Background imageBurnand Collection: La Descente des troupeaux 1890 oil canvas 124 x 200 cm

La Descente des troupeaux 1890 oil canvas 124 x 200 cm
La Descente des troupeaux, 1890, oil on canvas, 124 x 200 cm, signed lower left: Eug. BURNAND, . Eugene Burnand, Moudon 1850-1921 Paris

Background imageBurnand Collection: Switzerland shown as a mother shielding her children

Switzerland shown as a mother shielding her children
This is an official Swiss Red Cross Card posted in Switzerland on 1 August 1917. The reverse has a picture of Henri Dunant the founder of the Red Cross. WW1 Date: 1917

Background imageBurnand Collection: Caricature of the actor Alfred Maltby

Caricature of the actor Alfred Maltby, in the role of Mr Dawson in the play Betsy by F C Burnand. circa 1880s

Background imageBurnand Collection: Dick Whittington by J. Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins

Dick Whittington by J. Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins. Card number 1 of eight cards produced to advertise the Drury Lane pantomime of 1908

Background imageBurnand Collection: Cartoon, Mr Punch painting a portrait of Shakespeare

Cartoon, Mr Punch painting a portrait of Shakespeare
Cartoon -- Don t you think it is just a little out of drawing, Mr Burnand? Showing Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) as Mr Punch, painting a portrait of Shakespeare

Background imageBurnand Collection: Caricature of F C Burnand, newly appointed Punch editor

Caricature of F C Burnand, newly appointed Punch editor
Caricature of Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917), newly appointed Punch editor. He was also a comic writer and playwright. Seen here as Mr Punch himself, enjoying a nice bowl of punch. 1880

Background imageBurnand Collection: Caricature of Charles Keene, F C Burnand and John Tenniel

Caricature of Charles Keene, F C Burnand and John Tenniel
Caricature of Charles Samuel Keene (1823-1891), Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) and John Tenniel (1820-1914), two Punch artists and their editor. 1882

Background imageBurnand Collection: Cartoon, Burnand, Byron and Sims in hospital -- All In

Cartoon, Burnand, Byron and Sims in hospital -- All In
Cartoon, three prominent writers ill in hospital -- F C Burnand (1836-1917), H J Byron (1835-1884) and G R Sims (1847-1922)

Background imageBurnand Collection: Caricature of the comic writer F C Burnand

Caricature of the comic writer F C Burnand
Caricature of the English comic writer and playwright, and Editor of Punch magazine, Sir Francis Cowley Burnand. circa 1880s

Background imageBurnand Collection: F C Burnand Photo

F C Burnand Photo
SIR FRANCIS COWLEY BURNAND journalist, editor of Punch Date: 1836 - 1917

Background imageBurnand Collection: Sir Francis Cowley Burnand - Journalist and Editor of Punch

Sir Francis Cowley Burnand - Journalist and Editor of Punch
Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) - Journalist and Editor of Punch Date: 1889

Background imageBurnand Collection: The Lady of Ostend by Francis Burnand

The Lady of Ostend by Francis Burnand
Promotional postcard for The Lady of Ostend by Francis Burnand. First produced at the Bournemouth 19th June and Terrys Theatre, 5th July 1899

Background imageBurnand Collection: Poster for The Chieftain

Poster for The Chieftain
Poster by Dudley Hardy, for The Chieftain at the Savoy Theatre, an operetta by F.C. Burnand and Arthur Sullivan

Background imageBurnand Collection: 1870 / COX & BOX / PUNCH

1870 / COX & BOX / PUNCH
William Cox and Benjamin Box Satire on Gladstone and Disraeli. The reference is to an operetta by Burnand and Sullivan, based on a farce




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Sir Francis Cowley Burnand (1836-1917) was a renowned comic writer and playwright, known for his wit and satirical works. His contributions to Vanity Fair magazine left an indelible mark on the world of caricature illustration. One of his notable pieces was a caricature illustration by Frank Richardson, capturing Burnand's essence with humor and charm. In addition to his work in the realm of visual arts, it also made significant contributions to literature. He co-wrote the popular play "Dick Whittington" alongside J. Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins, which delighted audiences with its clever dialogue and comedic timing. Burnand's creativity extended beyond the stage as he penned numerous plays that showcased his unique style of humor. His talent for crafting witty narratives earned him recognition as one of the most influential comic writers of his time. Another facet of Burnand's artistic endeavors can be seen in Eugene Burnand's painting titled "The Pearl of Great Price. " This captivating artwork depicts Switzerland portrayed as a mother shielding her children, symbolizing both its natural beauty and protective nature. Silhouettes were another medium through which Burnand expressed himself artistically. In "The Croquet Party, " "Tea in the Drawing Room, " "Refreshment Counter at London Terminal, " "Preparing for the Hunt, " "Practising a Duet, " and even while playing Rousseau's Dream on Piano, these silhouettes captured moments filled with elegance, leisurely pursuits, or musical harmony. Burnand's legacy lives on through his multifaceted artistic expressions that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Whether it be through caricatures or literary works like "Dick Whittington" or even paintings such as "The Pearl of Great Price, " Sir Francis Cowley Burnand remains an enduring figure whose creative genius continues to inspire generations after generations.