caricatures and cartoons

Sublime and beautiful reflections on the French revolution, or the man...

Print shows Edmund Burke sitting at a desk on a crescent moon, holding a quill pen, an open "pamphlet" and an inkwell are on the desk, broken chains hang from his wrists; a scene on the front of the desk, label... More

Leonardo da Vinci - Characters & caricaturas / W. Hogarth fecit.

Print shows numerous faces drawn by English painter and cartoonist William Hogarth to illustrate what he considered the difference between "characters" (faces drawn from nature) and "caricaturas" (faces with ex... More

L'assembleé des aristocrates - A drawing of a large group of people

Print shows a tightly composed group of caricatured heads, including a few animal heads, of the aristocracy. Forms part of: French Political Cartoon Collection (Library of Congress).

Sposalizio del gobbo nan - A drawing of a group of people in a kitchen

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Putti Playing with Hoops (Cartoon for a Fresco in the Parma Cathedral)

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Putti Playing with Hoops (Cartoon for a Fresco in the Parma Cathedral)

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Nicolas Poussin - Mars and Sleeping Venus with Putti. Georgian era 171...

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The Overdrove Ox (Mad Bull on Westminster Bridge). Georgian era 1714 -...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain,... More

Sketches of Six Heads in Profile (caricatures?) (recto); Sketch of Hea...

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Roderick Random Discovers his Uncle Bowling in Distress (The Adventure...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, kno... More

Caricature, A B the charmers of the age, public domain cartoon image

Public domain scan of 18th-century print, William Hogarth, English, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The able doctor; or America swallowing the bitter draught

Cartoon shows Lord North, with the "Boston Port Bill" extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing "America" whose arms are... More

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

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Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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Luxury, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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The Comforts of High Living, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 17...

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The Banquet Scene: a Repast of the Acclimitative Order (Peter's Prophe...

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An Irish Howl, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Défaite des contre révolutionnaires, commandés par le petit Condé

Print shows the retreating counterrevolutionary army of the Prince de Condé following its failed attempt to restore the monarchy in France. Among the caricatured cast of counterrevolutionaries forming Condé's a... More

Caricatures of Lord Melcombe and Lord Winchelsea

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An Ordinance Dream or Planning of Fortifications. Georgian era 1714 - ...

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Hotel d'Hambourgh, Quartiere St. Germain a Paris. Georgian era 1714 - ...

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Walking Up the High Street, Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell...

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Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Diepp[e], Thomas Rowlandson. Georgia...

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Il faut rendre à César ce qui est à César et a la nation ce qui est à ...

Print shows a man sitting at a table rendering accounts, standing before the table is a cleric holding a bag of money which he apparently refuses to add to the bags on the table, standing behind the table with ... More

Billingsgate, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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James Caldwall - The allemand dance

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Commanders Engaged at Sea, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Hôtel d'Hambourgh, Quartière St. Germain à Paris. Georgian era 1714 - ...

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Monsieur Perrukesmore a French cavalier, & Sir Penitent Pig-back a Cat...

Two Lilliputian figures, a French landholder, and a Catalonian pilgrim headed for the Holy Land confront each other. Includes explanatory verse and ornamental and pictorial border.

An election entertainment at Brentford, British Cartoon Print

A party of freeholders of Middlesex, seated at a table, dining, during the election of a M.P. for the county, Dec. 1768, when Sergeant Glynn, Wilkes's friend and counsel, opposed Sir William Beauchamp Proctor,... More

Comforts of Bath, Plate 7, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Eh bien, J-- F--, dira-tu encore vive la noblesse?

Print shows a man, possibly Joseph-François Foullon, on his hands and knees with a woman of the Third Estate, a sword at her side, riding on his back. de Vinck, 2950 Blum, 206 Forms part of: French Political C... More

Il faut donc mourir puis qu'il n'i a plus de son

Print shows a pig sitting upright on the ground, dressed in ecclesiastical vestiments, on the right is a member of the Third Estate holding a long staff and a bell-like device on a string which he holds up befo... More

The famous Dutch woman. - Public domain portrait drawing

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Amputation, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Men seated around a punch bowl, with a hunter offering a toast

Public domain reproduction of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, ... More

Samuel Alken - Benevolence, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 173...

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Ah' let me Sire refuse it..., from Peter's Pension by Peter Pindar, Es...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Brit... More

Traffic, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Luxury, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Caricature, The village assembly, public domain cartoon image

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A Coach Outside an Inn, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tavern, pub, or small restaurant, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, kno... More

Les Danseurs à la flûte et au tambourin (Dancers with flute and tambou...

after an etching by Jacques Callot, painter, draughtsman, etcher and engraver, 1592-1635 (artist notes) Unknown (artist nationality) Callot, Jacques, 1592-1635 (original artist) Recto: l. l.: (within image) 7 ;... More

The Sad Discovery of the Graceless Apprentice. Georgian era 1714 - 173...

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St Giles's Courtship, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia (Cartoon for a Fresco)

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The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia (Cartoon for a Fresco)

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Frontispiece for 'The Works of Scarron' (Œuvres de Scarron); the poet ...

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Georg Fried: Haendel geb: 1684. Joh: Sebast: Bach geb; 1685. Joseph Ta...

Unknown (artist nationality) Recto: (beneath image) Georg Fried: Haendel geb: 1684. Joh: Sebast: Bach geb; 1685. Joseph Tartini geb: 1692. / Joh: Joach: Quanz geb: 1697. Christof Gluck geb: 1714. Nicolo Jomelli... More

Four Heads From the Raphael Cartoons at Hampton Court

Possibly by William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London) Public domain scan of English 17th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Four Heads From the Raphael Cartoons at Hampton Court

William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London) Public domain scan of English 17th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A voluptuary under the horrors of digestion / Js. Gy. design et fecit....

Caricature of George IV as the Prince of Wales, languid with repletion, leaning back in an arm-chair, at a table covered with remains of a meal, holding a fork to his mouth. His waistcoat is held together by a ... More

Acute Pain (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions)

Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London) Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors... More

Law, als een tweede Don-Quichot, op Sanches graauwtje zit ten spot

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Straat van Quinquempoix tot Parys

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Bespiegeling voor de geldzugtige wereld, in 't begin op-en ondergang v...

Fee Simple, a councellor and Beau Bungey, a cringing courtier, British...

Two Lilliputian figures, a lawyer and a courtier, or landholder, stand discussing the means by which the courtier will settle his estate. Includes explanatory verse and ornamental and pictorial borders. Forms p... More

The twelve months represented by Lilliputian figures, British Cartoon ...

Scene in January, showing couple keeping warm in winter clothing; and scene in February, showing couple, in masquerades, holding hands. Each scene framed by elaborate ornamental and pictorial borders. Forms par... More

Caricatures of a Fish and a Bird Peddler in Ornamental Frames

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Caricatures of a Fish and a Bird Peddler in Ornamental Frames

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The Triumph of Mordecai - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The Contrast a French prisoner in England, an English prisoner in Fran...

Political cartoon showing French prisoner in England seated at table with plum pudding and woman serving him a large beef roast; in France a skinny English prisoner looks with disgust at food being served to hi... More

Mr. Timothy Rack Rent, an old miserable landlord, & his neighbour Leas...

Landlord telling leaseholder he is raising his rent. "Printed for John Spilsbury, engraver, map and print seller, in Russel-Court Covent-Garden." No. 6. Unprocessed in PC 3 - Addenda (A size).

Councellor double-fee, British Cartoon Print

Man dressed in legal robe probably judge, sitting at table stacked with legal books & documents, saying, "open to all parties", and holding out to two men who are giving him money. Forms part of : British Carto... More

[Caricature of a woman dancing] - Ukiyo e print

Title and date devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Caricature of a dancer] - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Caricature of musician or actor dancing, with a cat at his feet]

Title and date devised by Library staff, no information provided by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

The Reforming constable, or, The biter bit / Capt H---invt ; Cap B-- S...

Cartoon showing constable entering house, "in search of the sons and daughters of the Devil", and finding his wife committing adultery in a brothel. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library ... More

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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Destaing. Shewing how he cut the English mens head off

Charles Henri Estaing holding cat by tail in one hand and sword in another.

Title Page: 24 Caricatures by Several Ladies, Gentleman, Artists, &c.

Matthew Darly (British, ca. 1720–1778 (?)) Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Young repentent brought to a bed of justice, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon showing blindfolded judge seated alongside a second judge, who is pointing to a pregnant girl. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

A Methodist, love feast. The gosple wife, or the bellows lecture, Brit...

Political cartoon showing man and woman at door and priest hiding under table. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

The butchers wife dressing for the Pantheon / P. Dawe, st., British Ca...

Political cartoon showing wigged woman at dressing table looking in mirror. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Bunbury Henry William - Strephon & Chloe

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Thomas Rowlandson - A Rotation Office. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a jury, political committee, politics, and government, no copyright restrictions. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries B... More

The Head of--an alderman finished by cupid, British Cartoon Print

Political cartoon showing man being amorous to woman stopped while making painting of another man which is being finished by cupid hovering above the painting. Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection ... More

A Counselor's Opinion After He Had Retired From Practice. Georgian era...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th cent... More

A Counselor's Opinion After He Had Retired From Practice – The Legal C...

Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th cent... More

An old fox tarr'd and feather'd

Print shows title page illustration of caricature of John Wesley as a fox in clerical robes. Illus. in: An old fox tarr'd and feather'd / Augustus Montague Toplady. London : Printed for M. Lewis [etc.], 1775, ... More

Magna Britania her colonies reduced. Philadelphia 1765

A copper plate, engraved in line, of the well-known Female figure with her limbs cut off. With 34 lines (also engaved) of "Explanation" and a Moral. "Engraved in Philadephia says Du Simitiere. The original part... More

Magna Britania her colonies reduced. [Philadelphia 1765].

Magna Britania her colonies reduced. [Philadelphia 1765].

The Sally from Mincing Lane to Little - Hell, British Cartoon Print

Political cartoon showing man riding on carriage "annuities" over human skull by marker "5 miles to Epsom" Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress)

Two Men Smoking and Drinking (Charles and Jack Bannister in Henry IV, ...

Public domain photograph of portrait art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Bri... More

The Accomplish'd maid, British Cartoon Print

Cartoon showing woman with elaborate hairdo playing keyboard instrument and singing(?). Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection. (Library of Congress) No. V2, 65.

Matthew Darly - Prattle / MD., British Cartoon Print

Print shows a full-length portrait of a man, right profile, holding hat in right hand. Includes inscription below which expresses the opinion of the character depicted regarding the progress of the war in Ameri... More

How Happy Could I Be With Either, Were t'Other Dear Charmer Away

Public domain scan - 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his h... More

Thomas Rowlandson - The Chamber of Taste. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his h... More

Thomas Rowlandson - The Connoisseur. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

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Special Pleading, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known... More

[Italian composer in England], Thomas Rowlandson

Drawing showing a caricature of a man playing piano and singing loudly as a bird, possibly a parrot, sings on a windowsill. Title from acquisition records; also referred to as "Italian composer in London" in ac... More

A Counselor's Opinion After He Had Retired From Practice – The Legal C...

Public domain scan of 18th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known fo... More

Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, "Bozzy and Piozzi" by Peter Pin...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, ... More

A Young Woman (Heiress) Prepares to Sign a Document. Georgian era 1714...

Public domain scan - 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his h... More

Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, "Bozzy and Piozzi" by Peter Pin...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, ... More

General Oglethorpe. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Britis...

Print shows James Oglethorpe, bust portrait, right profile. Print attributed to Charles Bretherton. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no.... More

A side box, British Cartoon Print

Two elegantly-dressed women seated in theater box, with man offering fruit to one woman. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Judge Thumb, or - patent sticks for family correction: warranted lawfu...

Judge Buller walking in foreground, carrying bundles of rods; in the background, a man with a rod raised over his head is about to strike a woman who is running away from him. Forms part of : British Cartoon Pr... More