Caricatures Collection (#84)

Gladstone - the return of the vanquished
The return of the vanquished! Cartoon of William Gladstone on the front cover of Funny Folks, after the defeat of his Irish Home Rule bill. Date: 1886

Binnie Hale in Nippy by Tom Tit
Caricature of the popular stage actress, Binnie Hale playing the title role in Nippy (nippy was a particular kind of waitress associated with the famous J)

Fellows of the Zoological Society by George Cruikshank. Cruikshank pairs the fellows up with their look-a-like animal. Date: 1851

Dr O Grady Arrives - Cast caricatures
Dr O Grady Arrives Nerman of the Play by Canon Hannay, the inclusion of lifelike interpretations of the acting cast by Nerman, (from left to right) Miss Helen Ferrers as lady Rothconnell

The Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), consort of Queen Elizabeth II, pictured in caricature by Hoffning for the Tatler. Date: 1951

Still Smiling by George Ranstead
Humorous postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps. This particular postcard, with the cheeky caption

Anarchy by H. M. Bateman
Anarchy, as imagined by a peaceful British humorist (H. M. Bateman) showing two mischievous rather than menacing anarchists with a large comedy style bomb which appears to dwarf them. Date: 1909

Male caricatures by George Ranstead
Two effeminate, aesthetes dressed in rather dandyish clothes, as depicted by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

WWI officer on a hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead
A stereotypical view of a British officer in uniform, with breeches, puttees and monocle. Drawn by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead. circa 1916

Wilhelm Ii / Fantasio 1908
WILHELM II German Emperor admires himself in his bathroom mirror: " Papa Lohengrin" Date: 1908

Bismarck Speaks Peace
Bismarck presents himself as a man of peace, holding out an olive branch... but he still wears his spiked helmet, and carries a sword... Date: 1888

Bismarck as Tourist / 1885
OTTO BISMARCK Portrayed as The " Irrepressible" Tourist : " H m!-HA!- Where shall I go next?" Date: 1815 - 1898

Edward Vii / Rackham
EDWARD VII in Kensington Gardens watched by fairies... Date: 1841 - 1910

Phrenology chart

Highland soldier by World War One
Impression of a World War One soldier from one of the Scottish Highland regiments, marching along wearing a kilt and smoking a cigarette

Caricature of King Constantine I of the Hellenes by George R
Not entirely flattering caricature of King Constantine I of Greece, otherwise known as Tino by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War period who served in the Army Pay Corps

We Take Off Our Beret by Mel
A series of caricatures by the cartoonist Mel showing various well-known tennis stars playing at Wimbledon in 1931. These include Lili D Alvarez who sported a pair of culottes on court

Marlene Dietrich by Tony Wysard
Subtitled Gilding the Lily, a caricature of film actress Marlene Dietrich gazing at her reflection in the mirror while at a dressing table littered with numerous bottles and pots of cosmetics

Theatre, famous names of 1925 by Nerman
A series of caricatures of some of the most famous names of the London stage in 1925, including Austin Melford, Cicely James, Gilbert Childs, Anita Elson, Davy Burnaby, Betty Chester

A cartoonist draws the Kaiser by George Ranstead
Original pen and ink drawing on a postcard showing an artist - a self-portrait by George Ranstead - having a little chuckle to himself as he admires a caricature of the German Emperor, Wilhelm II

Jerry by George Ranstead
A small pen and ink drawing on a postcard of a British soldiers impression of the enemy. Known as " Jerry" by the troops and the " Hun" by officers

Suzanne Lenglen by Fred May
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938), French tennis player and champion, winner of 81 singles titles, 73 doubles and 11 mixed doubles captured by cartoonist Fred May wearing her signature bandeau

Jugglers stall at a fair
Coloured print of etching, " Caroline Fair, or Mat Pudding and his Mountebank", showing a jugglers stall at a fair

Sir Frederick Ashton (1904 - 1988), ballet dancer and choreographer. Among his works are the Symphonic Variations set to the music of Cesar Franck; his first example of the abstract ballet of pure

Henry Sherek
Henry Jules Sherek (1900 - 1967), theatre manager. Responsible for bringing to the London stage " The Affair" (1961)

T. Roger Boulton, Crufts chairman
Mr. T. Roger Boulton, Chairman of the Committee of Crufts Dog Show, and an expert on the bulldog breed. He was for many years secretary of the Metropolitan and Essex Canine Society

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 4 of 5
Card 4 of 5 - Intervention. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 2 of 5
Card 2 of 5 - The Attack. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

German Allies at the top of the pole
A terrific fold-out card depicting the German allies as the dominant holders of a spot at the top of the European maypole as their enemies fail to cling on as they attempt an ascent

Half-Time by Studdy
The Kaiser fans down the beleagured monster of Prussian militarism as the Allies enjoy a comfortable Christmas dinner in the opening months of World War One

The Imperial Stocking
The Kaiser receives an unwelcome gift in his Christmas stocking from Lord Kitchener - a bunch of pesky British soldiers with bayonets fixed

Doing his Little Bit
Humorous illustration from the First World War period showing a boy scout leading three German soldiers, plus a Zeppelin behind him. Earnshaw regularly drew boy scouts

Gladstone a Welsher
The Welsher - Gladstone is accused by the electorate of welshing (i.e. going back) on his election promises

Napoleon and Son
NAPOLEON III contemplates his son and wonders what their future will be : he has good reason to be pessimistic - four years from now, they will both be in exile in England

Edward VII Peacemaker
Edward the Peacemaker enjoys a friendly game with other heads of state. Roosevelt looks on approvingly, but Tsar, Shah and Kaiser feel excluded from the party

Gladstone out in Cold
Gladstones third ministry lasts only February to July 1886 : his Home Rule campaign loses him the July general election leaving him and his supporters out in the cold

Gladstone home Rule Leap
Gladstones Home Rule Leap - his commitment to Irish Home Rule leads to his downfall - he is defeated in the General Election and spends several years out of office

Passengers on a Trans-Atlantic Steamship, 1888
Portrait caricatures of three passengers on the trans-Atlantic steamship, Moselle, originally entitled Our Foreign Contingent

Devonshire / Cartoon 1784
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, secures votes for Charles James Fox in the Westminster election by licentious behaviour. Fox orates in the background

Lloyd George / Golf / Spy
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE British politician and golfer

French Caricature Shop
A French book- and print-shop attracts customers by placing topical caricatures on its door

The State Caterpillar

LOUIS XV/BIEN AIME (The well-beloved) King of France 1715 - 1774 Caricature of the King enjoying himself with a young lady

Wilhelm Ii / Beurre 1908
WILHELM II German Emperor sharpens his sword and says " I m ready!"

Roosevelt Roasts Enemies
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President " Preparing for a National Gridiron-Club Dinner"

T Roosevelt / Judge Press
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President and his fight against the gutter press

T Roosevelt / Judge Erupt
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President and the national supervision of corporations, depicted as a volcano erupting

Roosevelt &railroad Bill
THEODORE ROOSEVELT 26th American President and the Railroad Bill: " Must the donkey do all the work?"

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