Edward Linley Sambourne Collection

The Rhodes Colossus, 1892 Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
The Rhodes Colossus, 1892. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902), English-born South African businessman and statesman, shown striding across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo with a telegraph wire

Portrait of Joseph Norman Lockyer
864684 Portrait of Joseph Norman Lockyer by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920) English astronomer and spectroscopist born at Rugby, Warwickshire

Two Jubilees - a Harmony in Black and White, 1888. The Pope paid a visit to Queen Victoria at the beginning of 1888. Dressed in white, he was in contrast to Her Majesty who

Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Richard Owen, English zoologist, 1884. After qualifying and practising as a surgeon, Owen (1804-1892) made major contributions in the fields of anatomy and paleontology

Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T.H. Huxley. Tom, a run-away chimney sweeps boy, who falls into river and becomes a Water Baby, being examined by Richard Owen (left) and T.H. Huxley

Gerald Graham (1831-1899)
865021 Gerald Graham (1831-1899) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Gerald Graham (1831-1899) English army officer who served in the Royal Engineers

James Staats Forbes (1823-1904)
865028 James Staats Forbes (1823-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: James Staats Forbes (1823-1904)

Benjamin Ward Richardson
3733395 Benjamin Ward Richardson. by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Benjamin Ward Richardson (1828-1896) an eminent British physician, anaesthesiologist

Cartoon titled "Overloaded";or the straw that broke the camels back
5308744 Cartoon titled " Overloaded" ; or the straw that broke the camels back by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info)

Charles William Siemens (1823-1883)
865024 Charles William Siemens (1823-1883) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Charles William Siemens (born Carl Wilhelm von Siemens - 1823-1883)

William Douglas-Hamilton playing bagpipes
864877 William Douglas-Hamilton playing bagpipes by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Douglas-Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895)

Birds of all Nations Flying to Eiffel Tower
864870 Birds of all Nations Flying to Eiffel Tower by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Great Attraction - Birds of all Nations Flying to La Tour Eiffel")

Cartoon of Ferdinand de Lesseps
864685 Cartoon of Ferdinand de Lesseps by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894) French diplomat and canal promoter

Cartoon of John Bright
865162 Cartoon of John Bright by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: John Bright (1811-1889) English radical statesman, born in Rochdale, Lancashire. Anti-Corn Law League

William Henry Waddington (1826-1894)
864386 William Henry Waddington (1826-1894) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Henry Waddington (1826-1894) French politician of English extraction

Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897)
864371 Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Thomas Spencer Wells (1818-1897) English surgeon, born at St Albans, Hertfordshire

Algermon Bertram Mitford, 1883
1574515 Algermon Bertram Mitford, 1883 by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Algernon Bertram Mitford, lst Baron Redesdale (1813-1916)

Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike
5308826 Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a coffee grinding bike)

Cartoon of Walter Francis Scott
865158 Cartoon of Walter Francis Scott by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Walter Francis Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and 7th Duke of Queensbury (1806-1884)

Cartoon of William Black
865153 Cartoon of William Black by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Black (1841-1898) Scottish novelist born at Glasgow

John Ellis dancing with turtle
864880 John Ellis dancing with turtle by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: John Ellis, elected Lord Mayor of London, wearing the apron of a Freemason and dancing with a turtle)

Caricature of George Granville Bradley
864879 Caricature of George Granville Bradley by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: George Granville Bradley (1821-1903) English clergyman, classicist and schoolmaster

Algernon Borthwick, lst Baron Glenesk (1830-1908)
865156 Algernon Borthwick, lst Baron Glenesk (1830-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Algernon Borthwick)

Cartoon of Julius Benedict
865155 Cartoon of Julius Benedict by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Julius Benedict (1804-1885) German-born composer and conductor, born at Stuttgart, the son of a Jewish banker

Edward White Benson
865154 Edward White Benson by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Edward White Benson (1829-1896) English churchman and schoolmaster

Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908)
865027 Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) Irish soldier who served in the British army

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900)
865026 Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer

Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908)
865022 Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) English Liberal satesman

Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930)
864381 Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930) Canadian opera singer, successful in leading cities of Europe and America

Anton Rubenstein (1829-1894)
864376 Anton Rubenstein (1829-1894) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Anton Rubenstein (1829-1894) Russian pianist, composer and conductor

Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908)
864370 Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Henry Drummond Charles Wolff (1830-1908)

Edward Linley Sambourne, British cartoonist (engraving)
3620587 Edward Linley Sambourne, British cartoonist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910), British cartoonist

Designs for the Cover of The Sketch (engraving)
1603986 Designs for the Cover of The Sketch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designs for the Cover of The Sketch)

Montagu Williams
3585968 Montagu Williams by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Cartoon of Montagu Williams (1835-1892) an English teacher, army officer, actor, playwright, barrister and magistrate

Portrait of Peter Graham
864882 Portrait of Peter Graham by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Peter Graham (1836-1921) Scottish painter

Frederick Lord Leighton in military uniform
864683 Frederick Lord Leighton in military uniform by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Frederick or Frederic)

Henry Irving in balcony scene of "Romeo and Juliet"
864681 Henry Irving in balcony scene of " Romeo and Juliet" by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Henry Irving (1838-1905) English actor-manager

Cartoon of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
865160 Cartoon of Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America

Samuel Smiles (1812-1904)
865025 Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) Scottish author and campaigner for political reform, born at Haddington

William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904)
865023 William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman

George William Frederick Charles (1819-1904)
864385 George William Frederick Charles (1819-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)

Ouida (1839-1908)
864379 Ouida (1839-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ouida (1839-1908) pen name of Maria Louise Rame, English novelist born at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911)
864374 William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) English librettist and dramatist

Sir John Tenniels Successor as "Punch"Chief Cartoonist, Mr Linley Sambourne (b / w photo)
1593218 Sir John Tenniels Successor as " Punch" Chief Cartoonist, Mr Linley Sambourne (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Designer of the Cover for "The Sketch"(litho)
1603985 The Designer of the Cover for " The Sketch" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Designer of the Cover for " The Sketch")

Portrait of Henry James Byron
864884 Portrait of Henry James Byron by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Henry James Byron (1834-1884) English playwright, actor and theatre manager

Portrait of John Holker
864878 Portrait of John Holker by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: John Holker (1828-1882) English lawyer and politician. Member of Parliament for Preston (1872-1882)

George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1925)
864378 George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1925) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1925) English journalist, born in London

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Edward Linley Sambourne, a renowned artist of the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his captivating illustrations. One of his notable works is "The Rhodes Colossus" from 1892, which depicts Cecil Rhodes as a towering figure dominating Africa. Sambourne's attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes bring this political cartoon to life. In another masterpiece titled "Richard Owen, English zoologist, " Sambourne portrays the eminent scientist in all his glory. The intricate lines and shading showcase Sambourne's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also the essence of character. Sambourne's creativity shines through in "Water Baby being examined by Richard Owen and T. H. Huxley. " This whimsical illustration showcases his playful side while highlighting the scientific curiosity prevalent during that era. Gerald Graham, James Staats Forbes, Benjamin Ward Richardson – these are just a few individuals who had their portraits immortalized by Sambourne's skilled hand. His ability to capture their unique personalities through art is truly remarkable. Sambourne was also known for his satirical cartoons such as "Overloaded; or the straw that broke the camel's back. " With sharp wit and clever imagery, he commented on societal issues of his time. His versatility extended beyond portraiture and satire; he depicted historical figures like Charles William Siemens and captured cultural moments like William Douglas-Hamilton playing bagpipes. Each artwork reveals a different facet of Sambourne's artistic prowess. From birds flocking towards the Eiffel Tower to caricatures of Ferdinand de Lesseps and John Bright, Sambourne showcased his knack for capturing significant events with humor and insightfulness, more than just an artist; he was a visual storyteller whose work continues to captivate audiences today.