John Leech Collection (page 4)

William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066
6337257 William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: William the Conqueror with his ragtag army of Normans in 1066)

John Leech: English illustrator bests known for his humour cartoons in the satirical
5669031 John Leech: English illustrator bests known for his humour cartoons in the satirical magazine Punch by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info)

You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre, after 1864 (pencil, watercolour)
985869 You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre, after 1864 (pencil, watercolour) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: You are a Fiddle, You are a Lyre)

St Jamess Theatre, the Amateurs (engraving)
1101547 St Jamess Theatre, the Amateurs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Theatre, the Amateurs)

St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Master Matthew (Mr. Leech), 1845. London stage production starring amateur actors in two plays: Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"

[John Leech], 1860s. Creator: Camille Silvy
[John Leech], 1860s

The Pike is a voracious fish and bites readily in the Winter months-Old Gentleman is VERY fond of fishing, 1830-64

The Riverside, Favourable Wind and the Trout Rising as Fast as Possible, 1830-64

Comic Sketch, 1837-64. Creator: John Leech
Comic Sketch, 1837-64

London at the Sea Side, 1830-64. Creator: John Leech
London at the Sea Side, 1830-64

Vegetarian Odd Fellows: or, Carrott and Pa-Snip, 1837-64. Creator: John Leech
Vegetarian Odd Fellows: or, Carrott and Pa-Snip, 1837-64

Preparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64. Creator: John Leech
Preparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64

Kitchen Staff (recto); Mountainous Landscape with Hiker (verso), 1837-64

Have You Been to the Pump, Simpson?, 1837-64. Creator: John Leech
Have You Been to the Pump, Simpson?, 1837-64

Mrs. Pottles cant abide a Crowd. Creator: John Leech (British, 1817-1864)
" Mrs. Pottles cant abide a Crowd"

Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Creator: T Wright
Sir John Leech, Vice Chancellor, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Sir John Leach (1760-1834), Master of the Rolls. From an album containing portraits

Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in

Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey with his dog and his gun, c1860s. Creator: John Leech
Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey with his dog and his gun, c1860s. Humorous scene: two men, one with smoking shotgun, and dog chasing a rabbit

Miss Shannons arrival at Baldon Hall, 1855. Creator: John Leech
Miss Shannons arrival at Baldon Hall, 1855

Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Flight of Rookwood, 1897. Ambrose Rookwood (c1578-1606) was a member of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He fled London to warn the other conspirators that Guy Fawkes had been caught

Hostilities between England and France, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Hostilities between England and France, 1897. A Frenchman, wearing a full skirt and Phrygian cap, threatens a top-hatted Englishman at the point of a bayonet

Good Queen Bess, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Good Queen Bess, 1897. Queen Elizabeth I in a large ruff, glasses and unusual hat. Behind her a cockatoo perches on the letter T

The Second George, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Second George, 1897. Caricature of King George II of Britain and Ireland (1683-1760). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip (of England and Spain) hears of his wifes death, 1897.Philip celebrates by throwing his hat in the air. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554

King James having a Holiday, 1897. Creator: John Leech
King James having a Holiday, 1897. James I wearing exaggeratedly wide breeches, holds an unusual bird in his gloved hand. (King James VI and I (1566-1625) was a keen huntsman)

George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John Leech
George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727) is shown with a pot belly and an exaggerated collar

English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Creator: John Leech
English Archer of the Period (from such a rare old print), 1897. Medieval longbowman in metal breastplate and helmet. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Discovery of the Laws of Gravitation by Isaac Newton, 1897. English scientist Isaac Newton (1642-1727) discovered gravity when he watched an apple fall

Awkward Mistake, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Awkward Mistake, 1897. An unfortunate soldier receives a cannonball in the stomach. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett

Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Prince Edward plays with his crown. (Edward (1537-1553) ruled as King Edward VI from 1547 until his death aged 15)

Dutch William, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Dutch William, 1897. Caricature of King William III of England (1650-1702) as a Roman emperor, with sandals and a laurel wreath

Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry wooing Catherine Parr, 1897. An obese King Henry VIII kneels and takes the hand of Catherine Parr. (Henry and Catherine, his sixth and last wife, were married from 1543 until his death in 1548)

Philip of Spain, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Philip of Spain, 1897. King Philip in feathered cap, ruff, cape, doublet and hose. (King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598) married Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558) in 1554)

Great Seal of William and Mary, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Great Seal of William and Mary, 1897. The royal seal of King William III (1650-1702) and Queen Mary II (1662-1694) of Great Britain and Ireland

Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. King Henry VIII is overjoyed at the birth of his son Edward, who wears the ostrich feathers denoting the Prince of Wales

I m a Dutchman, 1897. Creator: John Leech
I m a Dutchman, 1897. Caricature of King William III of England (1650-1702). Also known as William of Orange, he was born in Holland and succeeded to the English throne on the death of James II

The Last of the Stuarts, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Last of the Stuarts, 1897. King James II of England (1633-1701), portrayed as a dog, is unceremoniously booted out of the door

Queen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Queen Anne going to open Parliament, 1897. Queen Anne of Great Britain and Ireland (1665-1714) is carried in a sedan chair

Joy for the Union, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Joy for the Union, 1897. A tartan-clad Scottish piper with the symbols for pounds, shillings and pence on his bagpipes. In 1707

Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Titus Oates in the Pillory, 1897. Titus Oates (1649-1705) was an Anglican priest who made up the story of the Popish Plot of 1678, a plot against the government

Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Wolsey surrendering the Great Seal, 1897. Wolsey cries into his handkerchief as he hands over the Great Seal. (The Seal was used to confirm formal documents)

The Merry Monarch, 1897. Creator: John Leech
The Merry Monarch, 1897. Caricature of an unshaven King Charles II of England (1630-1685), depicted with the legs of a satyr and holding a glass of wine

Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. King Henry VIII looks despondently at his newborn daughter, while wishing for a male heir

Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Queen Marys Elopement, 1897. Mary leaves under cover of darkness, and is helped into a boat by a tartan-clad man, possibly Lord Bothwell. (Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) was married three times

Noble Lord. - I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance, 1897
Noble Lord. - " I believe I m engaged to your La ship for the next dance", 1897. A foppish man claims a dance with a woman holding a fan, possibly a satire on the English monarchy

Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson. 1897
Cardinal Campeggio and Mr. Sampson. " I can hear nothing now, Mr. Sampson.", 1897. The cardinal with a red-nosed lawyer

Charles driving the Mall, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Charles driving the Mall, 1897. Caricature of King Charles II of England (1630-1685) driving a carriage down the Mall in London while smoking

Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Cardinal Wolsey at Boulogne, 1897. Wolsey riding a bucking horse. (Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) encouraged King Henry VIII to attack Boulogne in northern France in 1544)

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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.