Lawson Collection (#5)

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1St Baron Burnham, 1833 A

Sir John Grant Lawson, 1St Baronet, 1856

What Times High Water? by Lawson Wood
A little monkey looks beseechingly at Gran pop (the wily orang-utan created by artist Lawson Wood) as the rock they are seated on suddenly becomes less roomy with the rising tide. Date: 1932

Commandeered by Lawson Wood, WW1 cartoon
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing two British soldiers taking away a little boys toy horse, much to his distress. The cartoon is a humorous comment on the number of horses commandeered by the Army in

Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? by Lawson Wood
Humorous colour illustration by Lawson Wood depicting his orange utan character, Gran pop sliding away on some ice from the shadow of a wolf. Appropriately, he is accompanied by three little pigs

Pack up your troubles! by Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by Lawson Wood showing a mother cat packing her kittens into a bag. Date: 12th November 1930

PUCK: CARTOON, 1905. Mr. Orpheus of Boston. Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre, and William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks, and Henry Huttleston Rogers as wild animals

Gran pops Cocktail Party by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration depicting Gran pop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood, who was a regular feature of The Sketch during the 1930s

Granpop does a bit of plumbing by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood depicting his orang utan character, Gran pop embarking on a bit of plumbing by trying to fashion a shower (perhaps)

Marooned by Lawson Wood
A rather peeved pirate or buccaneer sits alone on a desert island, apparently abandoned by his shipmates. Date: 1911

Lawson Wood - Pre-War Gran pop?
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing a small monkey and the famous orang utan character called Granpop eating boiled eggs

Alvin Lawson speaks about imaginary abductees and the birth-trauma hypothesis at the Salzburg Colloquium, 1982 Date: 1982

The Higher the Fewer says Gran pop by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character, Gran pop sitting in precariously in a homemade hot air balloon. A little piglet falls out of the bottom of the basket

Making music, London, 1874. Artist: Francis Wilfrid Lawson
Making music, London, 1874. A woman at a keyboard with men playing violin and clarinet. Illustration by Francis Wilfrid Lawson. Wood engraving

Peace Negotiations by Lawson Wood WW1 horses
Cartoon by Lawson Wood showing a British soldier trying to placate a horse with a sugar lump - a humorous comment on the number of badly behaved horses requisitioned by the British Army during

Your King & Country Need You, 1914.Chromolithograph recruiting poster, after Lawson Wood, 1914, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, as poster No 18.A British Infantryman

Field Officers, Staff Lodge, 2nd Batch - Salvation Army, training college in London. Date: 1907

Two teddy bears posting a letter, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

Postman teddy bear delivering a letter, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

Teddy bear with a large red heart on a Valentine postcard
Teddy bear hugging a large red heart on a Valentine postcard -- Heartily Yours, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

Teddy bear eating honey from Cliftonville, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

A Beginner by Lawson Wood
Some house mice titter as they watch a young kitten wait patiently by a mousehole in floorboards, blindly ignoring the entrance to their home in a skirting board. Date: 1931

A Sleepy Pear by Lawson Wood
A pair of adorable baby orang utans snuggle up together for a snooze under an orange blanket, a nibbled pear cast to one side. Date: 1932

The First Valentine -- two little girls. 1870

Caricature of Henry Labouchere, Liberal MP
Caricature of Henry Labouchere (1831-1912), Liberal MP, and owner-editor of the magazine Truth. Seen here as Father Christmas. Toys for the children

Caricature of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Liberal politician
Caricature of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Baronet (1829-1906), Liberal politician, temperance campaigner and radical anti-imperialist

Caricature of Henry Labouchere, politician and writer
Caricature of Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831-1912), English politician, writer, publisher and theatre owner. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Advert for Geo. Gale & Sons, hospital bed 1889
Dominion, patent wire spring mattress and Lawson Tait hospital bed, wire carefully coppered and lacquared to prevent rust. Date: 1889

First British motor car 1880
Henry J Lawsons patented design for a petroleum-powered motor car : if it was ever built, it was the first British motor car Date: patented 1880

Sir Wilfrid Lawson
SIR WILFRID LAWSON Statesman Date: 1829 - 1906

The stars of City of Play (1929) directed by Denison Clift - Pat Aherne, Lawson Butt, Olaf Hytten, Chili Bouchier, James Carew, Andrews Engelman and Leila Dresner Date: 1929

Contributors to the Bystander Christmas Number 1929
Advertisement IN The Bystander magazine for its forthcoming Christmas number with contributions from artists and writers whose portraits are featured - Miss Storm Jameson, D. B

Pirate by Lawson Wood
A pirate, musket in his arms, looks thoughtful, unaware perhaps of the large cat of puma stalking up behind him. Illustration by Lawson Wood to accompany a short story in The Bystander by Rupert

Suffragette Lunatic Asylum. Inmate of Lunatic Asylum tells mannish suffragette in tweed suit, spats and hat, What! You, a militant suffragette! Pooh

Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke. The newspaper boy heckles a suffragette campaigner, shouting, Its not a vote you want - Its a Bloke

Soldiers marching thro a village. Cecil C.P. Lawson, (fl. 1903-1923). Date: circa 1917

Cartoon, A Busmans Holiday, WW1
WW1 cartoon, A Busmans Holiday, by Lawson Wood (1878-1957). He served In France for nearly three years as an officer in the Kite Balloon Wing of the Royal Flying Corps, and at GHQ. Date: 1914-1918

Waiting for Daddy by Lawson Wood, WW1 postcard
Waiting for daddy. I must take care of mummy now. Illustration on a postcard showing a patriotic little boy wearing a pith helmet

Mother O Mine, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Sentimental postcard showing a young soldier on horseback, thinking of his mother back at home as he goes into battle. Date: c.1916

Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Patriotic wartime postcard showing A British and French officer, flags in hand, shaking hands across the Channel. Date: c.1916

1916 - Just arrived by Lawson Wood
A British soldier alights from a train at a station only to be met by his wife and a surprise addition to the family. Date: 1915

Dharamtolla Street, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1890s

The Empty Chair by Lawson Wood
A moving illustration featured in the Tatler in December 1915 showing a woman, head bent in grief, sitting by a fireside, while an empty chair beside her speaks volumes about the person who is

From a P. C. - I m making up for lost time by Lawson Wood
Humorous colour illustration by Lawson Wood depicting a small white bear ransacking a ladys handbag and clumsily applying lipstick and powder. Date: 11th January 1928

Hugh Lawson White
HUGH LAWSON WHITE American statesman and judge Date: 1773 - 1840

George Lawson, Sculptor
GEORGE A LAWSON sculptor, depicted at work on a sculpture of a lady watering her plants, or offering you a drink from her pitcher, or something of the sort. Date: 1832 - 1904

Rev James Lawson
JAMES LAWSON Presbyterian churchman of Edinburgh described as the Persevering Petitioner : a splendid example of Kays delightful inventiveness. Date: ? - 1788

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"Lawson: A Master of Artistic Versatility" Lawson, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and versatility. From the whimsical illustrations in "Too Many Cooks" by Lawson Wood to the mischievous charm of "Georgie Porgie, " this talented artist captivates our imagination. In his masterpiece "Fat Geese. " Lawson Wood transports us to a world where chubby geese waddle with delight, showcasing his ability to infuse humor into every stroke of his brush. And in "Hush-A-Bye, Baby, " we are lulled into serenity as Lawson's gentle touch brings forth tender moments between mother and child. But it doesn't stop there; Lawson's creativity knows no bounds. In "Drive Off The Missing Links, " he takes us on an exhilarating journey through time, blending adventure and mystery seamlessly. And who can forget the infectious energy radiating from his work titled "Going with a Swing"? It's impossible not to tap your feet along. Delving deeper into his repertoire, we discover another facet of Lawson's talent – storytelling through art. In John Lawson's book "Biblical Tales, " Jesus and Girl come alive under the skilled hands of our beloved artist. Through vivid imagery, he breathes life into these timeless tales. Yet it is not only within the realms of illustration that Lawson leaves an indelible mark; he also captures our attention through thought-provoking posters like "The Goal in Sight. " This piece depicts two Scotsmen fiercely competing for Scotch whiskey supremacy—a testament to both their determination and passion. However, even great artists have their controversies. With works such as "To the Public Danger, " Lawson challenges societal norms and provokes discussions about public safety—an artist unafraid to push boundaries. And let us not overlook his contributions beyond traditional art forms—his poster for Jersey Airways showcases how versatile he truly is. From canvas to commercial design, Lawson's talent knows no bounds.