Leech Collection (page 14)

Leeches jar, 19th century C017 / 3551
Creamware leaches jar with gilt decoration, dating from around 1800. Creamware is a refined earthenware finished with a cream coloured glaze

Pewter leeches container, 19th century C017 / 3579
French pewter leeches container, dating from around the year 1820. Leeches (a type of worm) were used in medicine during this period as a method of bloodletting

19th Century embalmed animal specimens. Animal specimens preserved in glass jars. From 1890

Nurse with a jar of medicinal leeches C018 / 2317
Medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) in a tank of water. Leeches are parasites that feed on blood. They attach themselves to the skin using suckers and create a wound with three sharp jaw plates

Medicinal leeches C013 / 6001
Medicinal leeches. Pharmacist holding a jar containing live leeches. Leeches are parasites that feed on blood. Their saliva contains hirudin, a chemical that prevents blood from clotting

A woman using leeches for bloodletting. Woodcut from Willem van den Bossches Historia Medica, published in 1638
BLOODLETTING, 1638. A woman using leeches for bloodletting. Woodcut from Willem van den Bossches Historia Medica, published in 1638

A Case for the Cold-Water Cure. American cartoon engraving on the use of leeches to treat medical problems, 1864
MEDICAL CARTOON, 1864. A Case for the Cold-Water Cure. American cartoon engraving on the use of leeches to treat medical problems, 1864

LEECHES. The common leech (Hirudo medicinalis). Wood engraving, late 19th century

BRITISH POVERTY CARTOON. The Home of the Rick-Burner. English cartoon, 1844, by John Leech commenting on rural poverty

BRITISH POVERTY, 1845. The Poor Mans Friend. Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, 1845

Leech (Hirudinea sp. ) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy
Leech (Hirudinea sp.) adult, parasitizing Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) underwater, Italy

Cupped hands holding medicinal leeches
Leeches. Cupped hands holding medicinal leeches, Hirudo medicinalis. Medicinal leeches are parasites which drink the blood of animals, including humans

Freshwater leech, SEM
Freshwater leech. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers, one at each end of its body

Freshwater leechs head sucker, SEM
Freshwater leechs head sucker. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head sucker of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers

Leech, SEM
Leech, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The leeches anterior (oral) sucker is seen at top left. Magnification: x25 when printed at 10 centimetres tall

Leech - on the underside of a lily leaf - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-351 Leech - on the underside of a lily leaf Wiltshire - England - UK David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alarming prospect 1853 / Leech
Alarming prospect - The single ladies ladies off to the diggings. The early days of the Victorian gold rush were famously male dominated

Sea side fashion 1863 / Leech
Some sea side fashions for 1863

Topsy turvy 1854 / Leech
Topsy turvy - or our Antipodes. A reversal of fortune, showing miners being served and waited upon by the upper class

Enlarging a Room / Leech
Enlarging a room - a tableau representing further improvements in Mr Briggs house - destruction of the wall which separates the parlour from the passage

John Leech, Artist
JOHN LEECH artist, particularly associated with social and political drawings in Punch. with his autograph

Picnic on Beach / Leech
A picnic on the beach - Paterfamilias makes himself independent of hotels

Foxhunting (Leech)
A huntsman in full flight

The Meet (John Leech)
The huntsmen gather to smoke and drink before the days action begins

Stirrup Cup Leech 1850
The stirrup cup

Tiger Leech - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-962 Tiger Leech Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Haemadipsa picta Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Medicinal Leech
BB-539 Medicinal Leech Hirudo medicinalis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tiger Leeches / Painted Leech on leaves of low vegetation, typical in lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river
ANZ-1057 Tiger Leeches / Painted Leech on leaves of low vegetation, typical in lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Tiger Leech / Painted Leech on a leaf, typical in lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo
ANZ-1056 Tiger Leech / Painted Leech on a leaf, typical in lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

John Leech / Caldesi Cdv
JOHN LEECH Artist and cartoonist

COSTUME 1837-8 / LEECH
A working girl imitates the genteel accomplishments of young ladies. Her dress is low cut with puffed sleeves & is worn with a coarse apron. Both women wear pattens

Fox Hunters (Leech)
The hunt in full flight - Lucy Glitters shows the way

Bloomers / Leech
A girl wearing bloomers is the centre of attention

Blood Letting with Leech
Blood letting with leeches

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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.