Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 7)

Fox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Fox hunting Bishop of the Period, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of a Fox hunting Bishop c1400. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

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

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

A Practical Joke. Deposition of Richard II, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Practical Joke. Deposition of Richard II, c1860, (c1860). On 29th September 1399 Richard II (1367-1400) abdicated in favor of Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) who became King Henry IV

Richard II. conducted a prisoner to Chester, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Richard II. conducted a prisoner to Chester, c1860, (c1860). On 29th September 1399 Richard II (1367-1400) abdicated in favor of Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) who became King Henry IV

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

Edwards arrival at the Tower, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edwards arrival at the Tower, c1860, (c1860). Following the Siege of Tournai in July 1340, Edward III (1312-1377) returned to England to raise funds

The Lord Mayor arresting a suspicious Twelfth-Night Character, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Lord Mayor arresting a suspicious Twelfth-Night Character, c1860, (c1860). John Oldcastle (died 1417) the head of a Lollard conspiracy that planned to seize the King

Edward IV, meeting Elizabeth Woodville, . Artist: John Leech
Edward IV, meeting Elizabeth Woodville, c1860, (c1860). Elizabeth Woodville (c1437-1492) married Edward IV (1442-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury

On the look out, . Artist: John Leech
On the look out, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Edward IV (1442-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

In full feather, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
In full feather, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) King of England from 1413 to 1422. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Unseemly conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Unseemly conduct of Henry, Prince of Wales, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet, c1860, (c1860). Entrance of the Champion, at the Coronation Banquet of Henry IV (1367-1413)

Mr. Owen Glendower armed by his trusty clerk, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Mr. Owen Glendower armed by his trusty clerk, c1860, (c1860). Owen Glendowera(c1359-c1415) aaWelsharuler and the last native Welshman to hold the titleaPrince of Wales

Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Picking up a Crown, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry IV (1367-1413) picking up a crown. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Domestics of the 15th Century, . Artist: John Leech
Domestics of the 15th Century, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, . Artist: John Leech
Margaret of Anjou meeting the benevolent Robber, c1860, (c1860). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482) the wife of Henry VI (1421-1471)

Edward III at the Battle of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward III at the Battle of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of CrUcy, an important English victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War

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

Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. and his Favourite, Piers Gaveston, c1860, (c1860). Edward II (1284-1327) had a close and controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston (c1284-1312), Edward was forced to exile him

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

Bertrand de Gourdon before Richard, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Bertrand de Gourdon before Richard, c1860, (c1860). On the 25th March 1199, Richard was walking around the castle perimeter investigating the protection of the castle walls

King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
King John threatening to cut off the Noses of the Bishops, c1860, (c1860). On 3rd July 1205, John became involved in a dispute with Pope Innocent III that led to the kings excommunication

Beginning to reign, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Beginning to reign, c1860, (c1860). Henry III (1207-1272) King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death in 1272. Henry assumed the throne when he was only nine

Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). After taking the English throne, Henry II (1133-1189) dispensed with men who had been made Earls and Barons under King Stephen (c1092-1154)

Flight of Sir Walter Tyrrel. Horse of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Flight of Sir Walter Tyrrel. Horse of the Period, c1860, (c1860). Walter Tirel III (1065-c1100), an Anglo-Norman nobleman

A frightful Example. Death of Hardicanute, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A frightful Example. Death of Hardicanute, c1860, (c1860). Harthacnut (c1018-1042) King of Denmark from 1035 to 1042 and King of England from 1040 to 1042

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

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

An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
An Illuminated Letter, c1860, (1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Quarrel between Somerset and York, . Artist: John Leech
Quarrel between Somerset and York, c1860, (c1860). Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset, (1406- 1455) and Richard of York

A Horse, a Horse! !, . Artist: John Leech
A Horse, a Horse! !, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

The Citizens offering the Crown to Richard, . Artist: John Leech
The Citizens offering the Crown to Richard, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1454-1483) and Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485)

The Bishop of Ely presenting a pottle of Strawberries to Glo ster Artist: John Leech
The Bishop of Ely presenting a pottle of Strawberries to Glo ster. c1860, (c1860). A caricature of John Morton (1420-1500), Bishop of Ely and Richard

Arrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, . Artist: John Leech
Arrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (c1431-1483) and Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435-1504)

A Royal Minor, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Royal Minor, c1860, (c1860). Henry VI (1421-1471) King of England from 1422 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453

The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V, c1860, (c1860). Philip the Good (1396-1467), Duke of Burgundy introducing his wife Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471) to Henry V (1386-1422)

English Soldier securing Prisoner at Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
English Soldier securing Prisoner at Agincourt, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of Agincourt, a major English victory in the Hundred Years War that took place on Friday 25th October 1415, near Azincourt

Richard thinks it high time he managed his own affairs, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Richard thinks it high time he managed his own affairs, c1860, (c1860). Richard II (1367-1400) King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399

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

Edward the Black Prince, conducting his Prisoner, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward the Black Prince, conducting his Prisoner, c1860, (c1860). Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), the Black Prince and the eldest son of King Edward III parading his prisoners

Little Richard, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Little Richard, c1860, (c1860). Richard II (1367-1400) King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399. Richard was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 29th May 1328 aged eleven

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

Origin of the Order of the Garter, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Origin of the Order of the Garter, c1860, (c1860). The Most Noble Order of the Garter founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour in England

Edward III on the morning of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward III on the morning of Cressy, c1860, (c1860). The Battle of CrUcy, an important English victory during the Edwardian phase of the Hundred Years War

Parley between Piers Gaveston and the Earl of Pembroke. c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Parley between Piers Gaveston and the Earl of Pembroke, c1860, (c1860). Piers GavestonAEs (c1284-1312) third exile lasted for no more than two months

Madame de Montfort astonishing the French Fleet, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Madame de Montfort astonishing the French Fleet, c1860, (c1860). Joanna of Flanders (c1295-1374) was Duchess of Brittany by her marriage to John of Montfort

Edward pawning the Crown with the Archbishop of Treves, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward pawning the Crown with the Archbishop of Treves, c1860, (c1860). Edward III (1312-1377) declared himself the rightful heir to the French throne in 1337 but his claim was denied due to

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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.