John Leech Collection (#10)

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

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

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

Clio instructing the Young British Lion in History, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Clio instructing the Young British Lion in History, c1860, (1860). In Greek mythology, Clio is the muse of history. From The Comic History of England, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co

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]

Who am I! I m the Mistress of this ere ouse, and this is the young Squire!, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Who am I! I m the Mistress of this ere ouse, and this is the young Squire!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Mr Romford at Dalberry Lees, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Mr Romford at Dalberry Lees, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

Billy Balsam in his new Livery, 1865. Artist: John Leech
Billy Balsam in his new Livery, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Ladies, 1865. Artist: John Leech
The Ladies, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1865]

The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. Artist: John Leech
The Foreign Prince distinguishes himself, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Rosa at Mayfield, 1860. Artist: John Leech
Rosa at Mayfield, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Mr. Bunting on his way to the Pic-Nic, 1860. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Bunting on his way to the Pic-Nic, 1860. From Plain or Ringlets?, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1860]

Old Wotherspoons Hare!, 1858. Artist: John Leech
Old Wotherspoons Hare!, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

Billy is introduced to the Majors Harriers, 1858. Artist: John Leech
Billy is introduced to the Majors Harriers, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. Artist: John Leech
The Ancestors of Our Hero, 1858. From Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1858]

Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks starting for The cut me down Countries, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Meet at Mr. Muleygrubs, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrockss Return to his Family, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

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John Leech was a talented artist and illustrator known for his diverse range of works. In 1855, he captured the grandeur of the Crystal Palace in Punch Dinosaurs, showcasing his attention to detail and skillful rendering. Another notable piece is his scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843, where Leech's artistry brings the story to life with its emotional depth. In The Great Lozenge-Maker: A Hint to Paterfamilias (1858), Leech showcases his satirical side, poking fun at societal norms. His Field of Battle near Barnet (in a fog) transports viewers to an intense moment in history, capturing the chaos and uncertainty of war. Collaborating with Hablot Knight Browne, Leech created powerful illustrations like Rot the beggar exclaims Romford (1865) and Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford (1865). These artworks depict dramatic scenes that evoke strong emotions. Leech's versatility shines through in Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle (1850), as well as Take away that Bauble: Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament (1850). Both pieces demonstrate his ability to capture historical events with accuracy while infusing them with artistic flair. Beyond these historical moments, it also explored everyday life. The Wedding Party At Mrs. Byers s portrays joyous celebrations filled with love and happiness. Meanwhile, The Preparatory School for Young Ladies offers a glimpse into education during Victorian times. Leech's cartoons were not limited to narrative or history; he also delved into social issues such as natural history enthusiasm and food adulteration. His Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history captures society's fascination with science during this era. Additionally, Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration sheds light on a pressing concern regarding public health at that time.