Leech Collection (#10)

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sir Thomas Trout & The Bloomer, 1854. Artist: John Leech
Sir Thomas Trout & The Bloomer, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

The Author of Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Ask Mamma, Plain or Ringlets? Etc. Etc. 1854. Artist: John Leech
The Author of Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour, Ask Mamma, Plain or Ringlets? Etc. Etc. 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]

Quarrel between Somerset and York, . Artist: John Leech
Quarrel between Somerset and York, c1860, (c1860). Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset, (1406- 1455) and Richard of York

A Horse, a Horse! !, . Artist: John Leech
A Horse, a Horse! !, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Richard III (1452-1485). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London, ]

The Citizens offering the Crown to Richard, . Artist: John Leech
The Citizens offering the Crown to Richard, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1454-1483) and Richard, Duke of Gloucester (1452-1485)

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"John Leech: A Master of Illustration Capturing the Essence of Time" Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol, " as brought to life by the talented artist John Leech. With his intricate illustrations, Leech transports us to Mr Fezziwig's Ball, where merriment and joy fill the air. The characters dance across the page, their movements captured with such skill that we can almost hear the music playing. But Leech's talent extends far beyond festive gatherings. In his cartoon dinosaurs, he takes us back millions of years to a time when these magnificent creatures roamed the Earth. Their majestic forms are rendered in vivid detail, reminding us of our planet's ancient history. In "The Great Lozenge-Maker, " Leech offers a humorous glimpse into family life. Paterfamilias is given a gentle hint about indulging in too many sweets – a lighthearted moment that resonates with parents everywhere. It also captures scenes filled with action and drama. Picture a horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window – chaos frozen in time on paper. And then there's King Henry VI married to Margaret of Anjou amidst a field of battle shrouded in fog; an eerie atmosphere created by Leech's masterful use of shading and perspective. Moving forward in time, we witness Romford exclaiming "Rot. " as he navigates through adversity while Captain Spurrier falls victim to his blade – both moments immortalized by Leech's skilled hand alongside Hablot Knight Browne. Yet it is not just historical events that captivate this artist; political satire finds its place within his portfolio too. From Cromwell dissolving Parliament to Guido Fawkes being discovered, these pivotal moments are depicted with wit and insight. As we delve into John Leech's work, one thing becomes clear: he was a true master of his craft.