Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 4)

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]

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

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

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

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

School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. Artist: John Leech
School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

In all probabilty something of this sort, 1852. Artist: John Leech
In all probabilty something of this sort, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

In the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of t Artist: John Leech
In the foreground of the Tableau may be observed a Patrician looking very black at the Triumph of the General, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech

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

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

Roman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman youth aghast at modern amusements, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Mrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mrs Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

Roman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Bull and Priest of the period, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Bacchanalian Group, from a very old Vase, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. Artist: John Leech
His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Hanno announcing the emptiness of the Public Coffers, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1852]

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

Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Roman Man-of-War, from a scarce Medal, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Curius Dentatus refusing the Magnificent Gift offered by the Samnites, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

One of the Heavies, 1852. Artist: John Leech
One of the Heavies, 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.