John Leech Collection (page 2)

The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John Leech
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)

King James rescued from the New River, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James rescued from the New River, 1897. King James I of England (1566-1625) granted a charter in 1604 for the design and construction of the New River

Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Mr. Jorrocks enters into Handley Cross, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle

The Preparatory School for Young Ladies
863230 The Preparatory School for Young Ladies by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: The Preparatory School for Young Ladies. Practical cookery education for girls)

Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history
5309005 Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history; (add.info.: Cartoon illustrating the Victorian enthusiasm for natural history)

Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration
5308993 Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration')

Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert
5308859 Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria's momentous question to Prince Albert)

A group of sister at the beach
3735429 A group of sister at the beach by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a group of sisters enjoying their day at the beach)

Cartoon depicting aspects of the Waterhouse Hawkins's models of dinosaurs in the grounds of the Crystal Palace
5309058 Cartoon depicting aspects of the Waterhouse Hawkins's models of dinosaurs in the grounds of the Crystal Palace; (add.info)

Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century
5308798 Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century; (add.info)

The consequences of the crash of many railway companies
3733989 The consequences of the crash of many railway companies. by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the consequences of the crash of many railway companies)

Lord Brougham's railway nightmare
3733967 Lord Brougham's railway nightmare. by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Lord Brougham's railway nightmare)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston handing Queen Victoria his resignation
3733786 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston handing Queen Victoria his resignation. by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Henry John Temple)

Cartoon depicting aspects of the Waterhouse Hawkins's models of dinosaurs in the grounds of the Crystal Palace
5309057 Cartoon depicting aspects of the Waterhouse Hawkins's models of dinosaurs in the grounds of the Crystal Palace; (add.info)

Members of a first class family spending time together at a shop, 1850
3478450 Members of a first class family spending time together at a shop, 1850 by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting members of a first class family spending time together at a)

Death as the poor man's friend, 1850
3478618 Death as the poor man's friend, 1850 by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting death as the poor man's friend)

A cartoon commenting on the watering-down of milk reaching such proportions that legislation had to be brought in to
5310741 A cartoon commenting on the watering-down of milk reaching such proportions that legislation had to be brought in to check it

Professor Buckwheat educing the agricultural mind
3732644 Professor Buckwheat educing the agricultural mind by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting professor Buckwheat educing the agricultural mind, by John Leech)

German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party, 19th century
6337285 German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party)

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century
6337329 English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family)

English huntsman in hunting pinks and boots examining a fox in a cage by candlelight, 19th century
6337302 English huntsman in hunting pinks and boots examining a fox in a cage by candlelight, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

English gentleman and lady meeting on Ramsgate promenade, 19th century
6337293 English gentleman and lady meeting on Ramsgate promenade, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English gentleman and lady meeting on Ramsgate promenade, 19th century)

Fox hunters relaxing before a fire in a grand mansion after a hunt, 19th century
6337288 Fox hunters relaxing before a fire in a grand mansion after a hunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb
6337278 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb by Leech

English gentleman on an old nag rejected by a man on a bay horse
6337277 English gentleman on an old nag rejected by a man on a bay horse by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English gentleman on an old nag rejected by a man on a bay horse. Mr)

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653
6337272 Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347
6337261 King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: King Edward III of England after the Siege of Calais in 1347)

The late John Leech (engraving)
1613356 The late John Leech (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late John Leech. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 November 1864)

John Leech (engraving)
1592192 John Leech (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Leech. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1891)

English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century
6337330 English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century
6337326 A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: A horse bolts through a gate during a foxhunt, 19th century)

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century
6337320 English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted)

English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century
6337301 English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English gentleman in formal clothes attending a dinner, 19th century)

English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century
6337295 English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river)

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century
6337294 Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests
6337291 Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests)

Fox hunting gentleman Mr
6337289 Fox hunting gentleman Mr by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Fox hunting gentleman Mr. Jug Boyston riding out with boys on ponies, 19th century. The Jug and his juvenile field)

English lady in crinoline dress with parasol driving a pony-drawn basket-carriage through the busy streets of a small
6337282 English lady in crinoline dress with parasol driving a pony-drawn basket-carriage through the busy streets of a small town by Leech

English gentleman with whiskers in tam o shanter cap riding a horse on his way to a picnic in the country
6337280 English gentleman with whiskers in tam o shanter cap riding a horse on his way to a picnic in the country by Leech

King George I of England boarding the royal coach to Osnabruck on the night of his death, 22 June 1727
6337276 King George I of England boarding the royal coach to Osnabruck on the night of his death, 22 June 1727 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

King William II crossing the river at the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1 July 1690
6337275 King William II crossing the river at the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1 July 1690 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445
6337264 King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

King Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton, 10 August 1415
6337263 King Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton, 10 August 1415 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: King Henry V of England boarding the Trinity at Southampton)

Cartoon by John Leech
5616438 Cartoon by John Leech by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Cartoon by John Leech (1817-1864) an English caricaturist and illustrator. Dated 19th Century

John Leech, portrait (engraving)
668353 John Leech, portrait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Leech, portrait. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

How the Chartist procession might have looked, 1848 (engraving)
1574646 How the Chartist procession might have looked, 1848 (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: Chartism: How the Chartist procession might have looked, with Mr Punch)

Charterhouse School (litho)
1107690 Charterhouse School (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charterhouse School)

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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.