Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 2)

Queen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Queen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Queen Anne of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) is carried in a sedan chair

Joy for the Union, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Joy for the Union, 1897. A tartan-clad Scottish piper with the symbols for pounds, shillings and pence on his bagpipes. In 1707

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government

Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Wolsey cries into his handkerchief as he hands over the Great Seal. (The Seal was used to confirm formal documents)

The Merry Monarch, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Merry Monarch, 1897. Caricature of an unshaven King Charles II of England (1630-1685), depicted with the legs of a satyr and holding a glass of wine

Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. King Henry VIII looks despondently at his newborn daughter, while wishing for a male heir

Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Mary leaves under cover of darkness, and is helped into a boat by a tartan-clad man, possibly Lord Bothwell. (Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was married three times

Noble Lord. - I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance, 1897
Noble Lord. - " I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance", 1897. A foppish man claims a dance with a woman holding a fan, possibly a satire on the English monarchy

Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson. 1897
Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. " I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson.", 1897. The cardinal with a red-nosed lawyer

Charles driving the Mall, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Charles driving the Mall, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) driving a carriage down the Mall in London while smoking

Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Wolsey riding a bucking horse. (Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) encouraged King Henry VIII to attack Boulogne in northern France in 1544)

Lord Darnley, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Lord Darnley, 1897. Darnley in ruff, cape, doublet and hose. (Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567), was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots)

T. Oates Esq, 1897. Creator: John Leech
T. Oates Esq, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government

Henry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry 8th - after Wholebine, 1897. A satire on Hans Holbein the Youngers portrait of King Henry VIII, made in 1537. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Domestic Habits, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Domestic Habits, 1897. Young woman wearing a cap at work in a kitchen. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Mary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Mary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Possibly a satire, (in questionable taste), on Queen Mary II of England (1662-1694) who was unable to bear children

One of the Merry Monarchs Occupations, 1897. Creator: John Leech
One of the Merry Monarchs Occupations, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) feeding geese, attended by his spaniels

Henry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry practising previous to challenging Francis, 1897. King Henry VIII, wearing boxing gloves, practices with a punchbag bearing a caricature of King Francis I of France

The Merry Monarch at Home, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Merry Monarch at Home, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) lounging on his throne being read to by a young woman. Charles famously had several mistresses

Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots

A General at Sea, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A General at Sea, 1897. Caricature of an army officer in Napoleonic-era uniform, sitting on a wooden toy horse. At sea here implies incompetence

A Point of Honour, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Point of Honour, 1897. Man in 17th century dress with a letter on the point of his sword. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry in a Seedy State, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry in a " Seedy" State, 1897. Illustrated letter A - King Henry VIII looking glum. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Hackney Coachman, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Hackney Coachman, 1897. Caricature of a London jarvey or jarvie, the driver of a 19th-century hackney coach. This was a hireable vehicle with two horses and six seats

Henrys Tent, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henrys Tent, 1897. A miserable-looking King Henry VIII holding an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

On the wane, 1897. Creator: John Leech
On the wane, 1897. The Moon as a letter C, with a caricature of a man with a bandaged nose, possibly Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)

Harry, the English Apollo, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Harry, the English Apollo, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII portrayed as a roly-poly toy. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cromwell playing at Leap-frog with his Children, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland

Perkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Perkin Warbeck Reading his Confession, 1897. Pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck is ridiculed as he sits in the stocks

One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Creator: John Leech
One of the Protectors Tea Parties, 1897. Satire on Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 until his death

A Young Pretender, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Young Pretender, 1897. Youth in a pointed hat washing up, possibly meant to represent Perkin Warbeck. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Arrest of Wildman, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Arrest of Wildman, 1897. English agitator Sir John Wildman (c1621-1693) helped to write the first " Agreement of the People" in 1647

A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Lesson in Constitutional Government, 1897. A child holds its stomach in pain after over-eating. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Parliament in hot water, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Parliament in hot water, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648). A soldier pours water from a kettle into a tub containing parliamentary documents

The Skilful Henry, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Skilful Henry, 1897. King Henry VII balancing his crown on his sword. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Trained Band. Soldier of the Period, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Trained Band. Soldier of the Period, 1897. Caricature of a soldier in the English Civil War (1642-1648). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. Creator: John Leech
An Unwelcome Visitor, 1897. The taxman portrayed as a wild boar in a top hat. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

General in the Parliamentary Army, 1897. Creator: John Leech
General in the Parliamentary Army, 1897. Caricature of a roundhead soldier in the English Civil War (1642-1648). He wears a saucepan for a helmet, and is looking the wrong way through a telescope

Something like Argument, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Something like Argument, 1897. Angry members of a church congregation throw items including a stool at a priest. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

The Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Member for Huntingdon, 1897. Caricature of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) who was elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire in 1628

Petitioning for a Loan, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Petitioning for a Loan, 1897. Men in 17th century dress, one asking the other for money. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print. ), 1897. Creator: John Leech
Bacon. (From a remarkably scarce Print.), 1897. English philosopher, scientist and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618. He is depicted here smoking a clay pipe

James I on his way to England, 1897. Creator: John Leech
James I on his way to England, 1897. King James travels from Scotland to accede to the English throne. (James (1566-1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567

Making an End, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Making an End, 1897. An inkwell in the shape of a hat, with a pair of legs disappearing into the ink. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

The Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Blue Bonnets coming over the Border, 1897. Scots in tartan kilts, wearing Victorian womens bonnets. The blue bonnet was actually a type of soft woollen hat more like a tam o shanter

A Figure for a Crown, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Figure for a Crown, 1897. Rear view of a king, possibly George III, putting on a crown in the mirror. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

The Victor of Blenheim, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Victor of Blenheim, 1897. English soldier and statesman John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) commanded the British and allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession

William III. out Hunting, 1897. Creator: John Leech
William III. out Hunting, 1897. Caricature of King William III of Great Britain and Ireland (1650-1702) riding an exhausted horse

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Gilbert Abbott a Beckett: A Glimpse into Historical Moments Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Gilbert Abbott a Beckett, as depicted by renowned artist John Leech. From foggy battlefields to royal rescues, these illustrations bring to life some of history's most significant events. In "Field of Battle (in a fog) near Barnet, " we witness the chaos and uncertainty that shrouded this pivotal conflict. The artist masterfully captures the tension and confusion that engulfed both sides. Moving forward, we stumble upon the dramatic scene titled "Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle. " This chilling moment showcases the foiling of an infamous plot, forever etching Guy Fawkes' name into history. Another striking piece is "Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament. " Here, Leech portrays Oliver Cromwell's bold act as he removes power from an ineffective parliament - a defining moment in English politics. But it isn't all political intrigue; there are moments of heroism too. In "King James rescued from the New River, " we witness a daring rescue mission unfold before our eyes. The bravery displayed here reminds us that even kings can find themselves in need. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Richard Coeur de Lion locked in combat with Saladin during their legendary clash. Leech's attention to detail transports us right onto the battlefield alongside these iconic figures. The Magna Carta signing at Runnymede takes center stage next - King John surrounded by barons and bishops united for justice and freedom. This historic event laid down principles still cherished today. We then shift gears to witness Sir Walter Raleigh chivalrously laying his cape over a puddle for Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich - an act emblematic of courtly love during those times.