Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 3)

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

Captain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Captain Fisher doesn t think he can do it at the price, 1897. Possibly a caricature of English poet and soldier Captain Payne Fisher (1616-1693)

Experiments in Science, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Experiments in Science, 1897. A man in 17th-century dress running away from an explosion. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Arrest of Lord Howard of Escrick, 1897. William Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Escrick (c1626-1694), was arrested in connection with the Rye House Plot of 1683

Judge Jeffreys, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Judge Jeffreys, 1897. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem (1645-1689), also known as The Hanging Judge, became notable during the reign of King James II

Charles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Charles is informed of a plot against his precious life, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) surrounded by his spaniels

The Balance of Power, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Balance of Power, 1897. An elephant, possibly representing King Charles I of England, balances on a tightrope holding a spear

One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Creator: John Leech
One, Two, Three, and Under, 1897. Satire on the English Civil Wars (1642-1648) - a skeleton and Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), with bulbous nose, having a sword fight

The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Barebones Parliament, 1897. Satire on English politics during the 1650s. Barebones Parliament, which came into being on 4 July 1653

A Matter of Business, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Matter of Business, 1897. A man dressed as a 17th-century cavalier (possibly King Charles I), reaches in his pocket for money

Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Charles I. does not know which way to turn, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) looks perplexed. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cavalier and Roundhead, 1897. Satire on the English Civil War (1642-1648) - sword fight between King Charles I, ( Cavalier ) and Oliver Cromwell, ( Roundhead )

His Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. Creator: John Leech
His Gracious Majesty Charles I, borrowing money, 1897. King Charles I of England (1600-1649) is shown picking a pocket. He introduced various unpopular methods of raising funds

King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James disposing of Baronetcies, 1897. The practice of awarding baronetcies (hereditary honours) was used by King James I of England (1566-1625) in 1611 as a means of raising funds

The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Trio of the Stuarts, 1897. Charles I, James I and VI, and Charles II. (The Stuart kings: King Charles I (1600-1649), his father King James I and VI (1566-1625)

Admiral of the Time, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Admiral of the Time, 1897. Portly man wearing a Napoleonic hat and an unusual outfit that appears to be made of scales. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Lord Burleigh, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Lord Burleigh, 1897. Burghley, wearing spectacles, is reading a document. (Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), was the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I)

Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Honest Jack Tars of the Period, 1897. Sailors in 16th-century ruffs make merry by a cosy fire. One appears to be cooking a pocket watch

Philip and Mary, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip and Mary, 1897. King Philip II of Spain and Queen Mary I of England at breakfast. Philip hides behind an anachronistic newspaper, while Mary looks grumpy

Original Beefeater, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Original Beefeater, 1897. Soldier wearing a ruff and carrying a gun. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech

Shilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Shilling of Henry VIII, 1897. Coin bearing the likeness of King Henry VIII (1491-1597). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry is determined not to be bullied, 1897. King Henry VIII takes a swing at a bull with an umbrella. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

A Royal Butcher, 1897. Creator: John Leech
A Royal Butcher, 1897. Large man, probably King Henry VIII, sharpening knives under a sign of the letter T. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry answering Here!, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry answering " Here!", 1897. A worried-looking King Henry VIII on his throne. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Election of Pope. Getting to the top of the pole, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Election of Pope. Getting to the top of the pole, 1897. A cardinal climbs a pole topped with the papal crown. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Henry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VIII. and Catherine of Aragon, 1897. A portly King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, running. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Perkin Warbeck and his Army, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Perkin Warbeck and his Army, 1897. Pretender to the English throne Perkin Warbeck marches his rag-tag army up and down. (Warbeck (c1474-1499), who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York

Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII taking a chop with the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1897. King Henry VII dining with a ruddy-cheeked and well-fed Archbishop of Canterbury. A tub of bottles sits next to him

Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry inspecting his Troops before the Battle of Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) inspecting his troops before the Battle of Agincourt

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

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

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

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

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

Scipio Aemilianus cramming himself for a Speech after a hearty Supper, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Scipio Aemilianus cramming himself for a Speech after a hearty Supper, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

Hannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hannibal makes the usual Speech previous to killing himself, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hannibal requesting the Cretan Priests to become his Bankers, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hannibal requesting the Cretan Priests to become his Bankers, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hannibal leads the Ambassadors a fatiguing Walk round Carthage, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hannibal leads the Ambassadors a fatiguing Walk round Carthage, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus blowing down the Walls, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus blowing down the Walls, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Self-posession of Fabricius under rather Trying Circumstances, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Self-posession of Fabricius under rather Trying Circumstances, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Appearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Appearance in the Senate of a young Nobleman, named Meto, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

Aesculapius, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Aesculapius, 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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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.