Punch Collection (#6)

A policeman talking with citizens, 1855
3478411 A policeman talking with citizens, 1855; (add.info.: Punch cartoon of a policeman talking with citizens in a London Street 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First World War: France, Postcard showing women at work in all the jobs left by men, 1917
LUX4734831 First World War: France, Postcard showing women at work in all the jobs left by men, 1917, the women of France show by their work

Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving)
530606 Satirical drawing about the conquest of the North Pole, 1909 (engraving); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), American naval commander and explorer

The Servant Problem, 1860
1574597 The Servant Problem, 1860; (add.info.: The servant problem: Housewife visits the kitchen to complain to her Good Plain Cook about caterpillars in vegetables)

Railway Traveller, 1886
1574599 Railway Traveller, 1886; (add.info.: Railway traveller offering his snuff box to a second occupant with a large nose)

Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving
535676 Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving
538334 New letter boxes erected in London being mistaken for heating stoves. Cartoon from Punch, London, March 1855. Engraving; (add.info)

Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving
530399 Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the game for Italy, 1860 (engraving)
530370 Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the game for Italy, 1860 (engraving); (add.info)

Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker
527924 Rent Day - The Cellar and Model Lodging-House. The difference in accommodation for the urban worker and family between the casual labourer, top, and the artisan

Daniel O'Connell (1755-1847) The Liberator, Irish politician and patriot, shown with the Irish Frankenstein
527835 Daniel O'Connell (1755-1847) The Liberator, Irish politician and patriot, shown with the Irish Frankenstein, the monster of his creation (as England saw it)

Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury
531927 Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury: advocated public education independent of the state

A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874
3478933 A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874; (add.info.: A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England)

An artisan and his family looking forward to seeing more of the Sun when the Window Tax, imposed in 1696
527833 An artisan and his family looking forward to seeing more of the Sun when the Window Tax, imposed in 1696, would be repealed in 185

Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian patriot, turning the British idea of the Roman Catholic
530367 Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian patriot, turning the British idea of the Roman Catholic church out of Naples, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch)

Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates so that they were seen as places of
527832 Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates so that they were seen as places of last resort

Public Health Act, 1848: The Home Secretary, Lord Morpeth, casting pearls (the provisons of the Act)
527544 Public Health Act, 1848: The Home Secretary, Lord Morpeth, casting pearls (the provisons of the Act) before swine (the City of London Aldermen)

The Cottage': Mr Punch urging a country landowner to raise the standard of housing for his labourers at least to
527859 The Cottage': Mr Punch urging a country landowner to raise the standard of housing for his labourers at least to that of his horses. John Leech cartoon from Punch, London, 1861

John Ruskin
3585547 John Ruskin; (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist

Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour
527912 Mr Punch showing Prince Albert, the Prince Consort, the pathetic condition of British workers used as sweated labour

Dirty Father Thames': More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849
527534 Dirty Father Thames': More an open sewer than a river, the disgusting state of the Thames in London in 1849, the year of the Great Stink when Parliament was suspended because of the smell

Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard
527836 Robert Peel, Prime Minister, as a Baker, Duke of Wellington carrying advertising placard. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern
FLO4718111 Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women!, 1850
3478836 The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women!, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising the The dreadful consequences of the emancipation of women! by John Leech)

The Needlewoman at Home and Abroad': The advantages of emigration for the wretched British needlewoman on sweated
527867 The Needlewoman at Home and Abroad': The advantages of emigration for the wretched British needlewoman on sweated wages

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank
531859 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank. Save money by giving up drink (alcohol) From Punch, London

Punch's monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846
527837 Punch's monument to Robert Peel (1788-1850) for the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846. From 1815 to 1846 Corn Laws kept corn prices high to protect farmers from foreign competition

Attack and Defense 2
Steven Zhou

Attack and Defense
Steven Zhou

Final Round
Devid Camerlynck

Fight Club
gNo

Molière ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Creator: Cham
Moliere ayant la douleur de s'entendre interpreter avec une pratique, 1864. Caricature of the playwright Moliere covering his ears on seeing his play Tartuffe performed at a Punch-and-Judy puppet

Christmas poem, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Christmas poem, 1860. A happy Christmas-tide to every one! Though from the festal board some guests are gone. And yet not gone, for to each vacant place There cometh one who hath an angel's face

Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Supplement - Christmas For Ever!, 1857. We have seen good old customs abolished, To our anger, vexation, and grief; May we ne'er grow so dainty

Winter: Assembling for Shrove Tuesday, 1705. Creator: Jan van der Meer
Winter: Assembling for Shrove Tuesday, 1705

Foxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
Foxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Men can now dine and return to the drawing-room; and, with such temptations as Mr

Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession

Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937

Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski. Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937
Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937

Punch's Head, c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski
Punch's Head, c. 1937

Punch as Clown, c. 1936. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Punch as Clown, c. 1936

Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936

Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936

Silver Punch Ladle, c. 1936. Creator: Harold Smith
Silver Punch Ladle, c. 1936

Affiche pour le "Punch Grassot", c1896. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour le "Punch Grassot"
Affiche pour le "Punch Grassot", c1896. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936. Creator: Aaron Fastovsky
Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936

Cigar Store Figure: "Punch", 1935/1942. Creator: Raymond Neumann
Cigar Store Figure: "Punch", 1935/1942

Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936. Creator: Charlotte Winter
Silver Punch Strainer, c. 1936

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Punch: A Powerful Force that Transcends Time and Boundaries" Step into the world of "Punch, " a term that encompasses various aspects of history, culture, and entertainment. From Cecil Rhodes to Jascha Heifetz's legendary performance in Punch 20, this word holds countless stories within its grasp. Travel back to 1855 when Punch Dinosaurs roamed Crystal Palace, captivating audiences with their prehistoric allure. Fast forward to witness the electrifying seventh round between boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson and his opponent. The intensity is palpable as they exchange blows in a battle for glory. Indulge your senses with Cockspur Rum from Barbados, an exquisite Caribbean delight that packs a punch of flavor. Marvel at the audacity of a woman stepping into the ring on Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing Woman, breaking societal norms with her determination and skill. Delve into artistry through Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames engraving from Punch cartoon or immerse yourself in natural history with Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece. Witness the warning conveyed by Wagners Ring Cycle engraving – an artistic interpretation that leaves you pondering its deeper meaning. Journey further back in time to witness historic battles like The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock in 1851 captured by artist Pugnis or explore Daniel Mendoza's litho engraved by Henry Kinsbury in 1789 – both testaments to human resilience and strength. Lastly, confront uncomfortable truths through Congo Cartoon from Punch's archives dating back to 1906 – shedding light on colonialism's impact while encouraging reflection and growth. In all these instances, "punch" emerges as more than just a word; it symbolizes power, resilience, creativity, defiance against societal norms, historical milestones, and thought-provoking commentary.