Gilbert Abbott A Beckett Collection (page 8)

Edward and the Count of Chalons, c1860, (c1680). Artist: John Leech
Edward and the Count of Chalons, c1860, (c1680). Edward I (1239-1307) King of England from 1272 to 1307. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co

Edwards Hobby, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edwards Hobby, c1860, (c1860). Edward I (1239-1307) King of England from 1272 to 1307. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

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

Marriage of his Majesty Henry III and Eleanor of Provence, c1860, (c186. Artist: John Leech)
Marriage of his Majesty Henry III and Eleanor of Provence, c1860, (c1860). The marriage of Henry III (1207-1272) to Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291) on 14th January 1236 at Canterbury Cathedral

The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Earl of Chester interposing between Henry III and De Burgh, c1860, (c1860). Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (1170-1232) halting a conflict between Henry III (1207-1272)

A Boy King, . Artist: John Leech
A Boy King, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Edward V (1470-1483). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

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

Gloucester, disguised as a Policeman, discovering Lady Anne, . Artist: John Leech
Gloucester, disguised as a Policeman, discovering Lady Anne, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485), later to become Richard III King of England

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

Caesar and Pompey very much alike especially Pompey, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Caesar and Pompey very much alike especially Pompey, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Combat between the Horatii and Curiatii, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Combat between the Horatii and Curiatii, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Henry V. sends a friend to the Dauphin, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry V. sends a friend to the Dauphin, c1860, (c1860). Henry V (1386-1422) sends a friend to the Dauphin, later King Charles VII (1403-1461) in 1419

Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Thomas of Rokeby receiving the honour of Knighthood, c1860, (c1860). In 1327 following a campaign in Scotland Thomas de Rokeby (died 1356)

Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Edward II. resigning his Crown, c1860, (c1860). On 20 January 1327, Henry of Lancaster and the bishops of Winchester and Lincoln informed Edward that if he were to resign as monarch

The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Black Prince as Waiter to King John, c1860, (c1860). Edward of Woodstock( 1330-1376), called the Black Prince, was the eldest son of King Edward III

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

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

King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. Artist: John Leech
King John Signing Magna Charta, 1850. A satirical illustration of King John sighing the Magna Carta. King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Landing of Julius Caesar, 1850. A satirical illustration showing Julius Caesar invading Britain. Julius Caesar commanded the first Roman landings in Britain in 55 and 54 BC

William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. Artist: John Leech
William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. A satirical illustration showing William the Conqueror rallying his troups prior to his invasions of England

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

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

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

Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

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

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

Rhea Silvia, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Rhea Silvia, 1852. The mother of Romulus and Remus. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

Tax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Tax Collecting in the reign of Edward the First, c1860, (c1860). In c1298, London residents refused to pay the increasing taxes imposed by Edward I (1239-1307)

Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Sir William Wallace (died 1305) a Scottish knight who became one of the leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence

The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) invaded England in September 1066, defeating and killing Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066

Unpleasant Position of King Harold, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Unpleasant Position of King Harold, c1860, (c1860). Harold II (c1022-1066) was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. In 1064, Harold was apparently shipwrecked at Ponthieu

Evening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Evening Party - Time of Charles II, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II (1630?1685). King Charles II (163-?1685) was know as the Merry Monarch

Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walter Raleigh, 1850. A satirical illustration of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Walter Raleigh (1554-1618)

The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. A satirical illustration on the The Battle of the Boyne. The Battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones

Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762?1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects

The Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Battle of Bosworth Field, a scene in the Great Drama of History, 1850. A backstage view of a scene from William Shakespeares Richard III. A satirical illustration on the Battle of Bosworth Field

Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII, meeting Francis I, 1850. A satirical illustration King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France meeting at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII Monk Hunting, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Henry VIII Monk Hunting, 1850. A satirical illustration on the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The Dissolution of the Monasteries was the set of administrative and legal processes between 1536

Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Marriage of Henry the Sixth and Margaret of Anjou, 1850. A satirical illustration showing the marriage of King Henry VI (1421-1471) and Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482)

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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.