Gilbert A Beckett Collection (page 5)

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

Illustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Artist: George John Pinwell
Illustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Gilbert a Becket. Romantic story of a 12th-century crusader, Gilbert O Becket, who is rescued by a Saracen woman

A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Dashing Young King, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett

King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Edward introducing his Son as Prince of Wales to his Subjects, c1860, (c1860). King Edward I (1239-1307) introducing his son John (1266-1271) to his subjects

Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Earl de Warenne producing his title to the Commissioners, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) set up a commission to investigate the deeds by which the barons acquired their property

King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John out for an airing, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Knight with a Casque, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). William LongespUe, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (c1176-1226) an English noble

John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
John in a Passion, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Beauvais capturing Salisbury, c1860, (c1860). Philip of Dreux (1158-1217) the Bishop of Beauvais capturing William LongespUe

Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, . Artist: John Leech
Would Yorke like to go with his uncle Dick?, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, . Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry VII on the Field of Battle, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). The Battle of Bosworth Field fought on 22 August 1485

Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, . Artist: John Leech
Richard III. and his celebrated Charger, White Surrey, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485) King of England

Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, . Artist: John Leech
Gloucester goes into mourning for this little Nephews, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485) who later ascended the throne as Richard III

Henry Tudor, Esq Artist: John Leech
Henry Tudor, Esq. c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry VII (1457-1509). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Spear Man, . Artist: John Leech
Spear Man, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Prince Arthur requires his Grandmother to surrender, c1860, (c1860). Arthur I (1187-c1203) 4th Earl of Richmond and Duke of Brittany between 1196 and 1202

Shoemaker of the Period, . Artist: John Leech
Shoemaker of the Period, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Arrival of Richards Legacy at Rouen, c1860, (c1860). Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death and Duke of Normandy

The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The last Cider Cup, c1860, (c1860). John (1166-1216) King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. John lost the duchy of Normandy to King Philip II of France

Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Blondel, under the walls of Richards Prison, c1860, (c1860). Blondel de Nesle (c1155-1202) under the walls of Richard IAEs (1157-1199) Prison

Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, . Artist: John Leech
Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban s, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond, c1860, (c1860). Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamund is an English folktale that depicts the encounter of Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204)

Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Victorious Crusader, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King Stephen in Prison, c1860, (c1860). Stephen (c1092-1154) known as Stephen of Blois, grandson of William the Conqueror and King of England from 1135 to 1154

A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Clerical Weathercock, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Swell, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106, eldest son of William I (c1028-1087)

The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Great Seal of Henry I, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IAEs (c1068-1135) royal seal. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Reading the Dream, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Robert Curthose trying to get a Bill discounted, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106

Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Odo dismissed from Rochester Castle, c1860, (c1860). Odo Earl of Kent (died 1097), Bishop of Bayeux, and the half-brother of William the Conqueror

William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William departing for France, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) departing for France in 1086 to negotiate possessions with Philip I (1052-1108)

William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William Roof-us, c1860, (c1860). William II (c1056-1100) the third son of William I of England and King of England from 1087 until 1100

Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech
Banishment of Suffolk, c1860, (c1860). William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1396-1450) was banished for five years by Henry VI (1421-1471)

The King of Sicily and his Household, . Artist: John Leech
The King of Sicily and his Household, c1860, (c1860). RenU of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as RenU I of Naples and Good King RenU

Joan trying it on, . Artist: John Leech
Joan trying it on, c1860, (c1860). Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), also known as The Maid of OrlUans. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Joan at the walls of Paris, . Artist: John Leech
Joan at the walls of Paris, c1860, (c1860). Joan of Arc (c1412-1431), also known as The Maid of OrlUans took part in the siege of Paris in 1429

A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Bath Chap, c1860, (c1860). John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) son of King Henry IV of England, brother to King Henry V, and acted as regent of France for his nephew, King Henry VI

Early British Artist, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Early British Artist, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

William refusing his Daughter to Edwin, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
William refusing his Daughter to Edwin, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) had promised one of his daughters to Edwin the brother-in-law of Harold II

Robert Shortshanks, Duke of Normandy, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Robert Shortshanks, Duke of Normandy, c1860, (c1860).Robert the Magnificent (1000-1035) was the Duke of Normandy from 1027 until his death

Norman Transport, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Norman Transport, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute reproving his Courtiers, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Canute performing on his favourite instrument, c1860, (c1860). Cnut the Great (c995-1035), known as Canute, was a king of Denmark, England, Norway and parts of Sweden

Flee, English! Dead is Edmond!, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Flee, English! Dead is Edmond!, c1860, (c1860). During one of the many battles between the King of England Edmund II, known as Edmund Ironside and Danish king Cnut the Great

Soldier of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Soldier of the Period, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

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Gilbert A. Beckett: Capturing History through Art In the field of battle, amidst a dense fog near Barnet, artist John Leech skillfully portrays the intensity and chaos that unfolds during war. Gilbert A. Beckett, an artist known for his meticulous attention to detail, captures this scene with precision and emotion. Moving away from the battlefield, we find King James being rescued from the New River in 1897. Leech's brushstrokes bring this daring rescue to life as he showcases both bravery and heroism. Henry VII and Perkin Warbecks Wife stand before us in another masterpiece by Gilbert A. Beckett. The artist expertly depicts their complex relationship while transporting us back to a time of political intrigue and uncertainty. The Flight of Rookwood takes center stage in yet another captivating painting by Beckett. With each stroke of his brush, he conveys the desperation and determination felt by those fleeing danger. Hostilities between England and France are brought vividly to life through Gilbert A. Beckett's artistry. His ability to capture tension on canvas is unparalleled as he transports viewers into a world filled with conflict and strife. Good Queen Bess graces one of Beckett's masterpieces with her regal presence. Through his skilled hand, she becomes more than just a historical figure; she embodies strength, intelligence, and grace. The Second George comes alive under Gilbert A. Beckett's artistic touch as he immortalizes this monarch who played such a pivotal role in shaping British history. Northumberland making a speech is captured brilliantly by John Leech through the eyes of Gilbert A. Beckett’s paintbrushes - every gesture conveying passion for country or cause. Looking for Admiral Byng reveals yet another facet of naval history rendered beautifully by our talented artist - capturing not only the search but also the anticipation surrounding it. Philip hears news of his wife's death - an emotional moment that Beckett captures with sensitivity and depth.