Edward Linley Sambourne Collection (page 2)

Erasmus Wilson (1809-1884)
864373 Erasmus Wilson (1809-1884) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Erasmus Wilson, English surgeon and antiquary (1809-1884). In medicine he specialised in skin diseases

Cartoon of Frederick Settle Barff) in the Punchs Fancy Portraits series, London
865161 Cartoon of Frederick Settle Barff) in the Punchs Fancy Portraits series, London, 20 May 1882 (engraving) by Sambourne

Frederick Gustavus Burnaby
865159 Frederick Gustavus Burnaby by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842-1885) English traveller and soldier born at Bedford

Sarah Bernhardt
865152 Sarah Bernhardt by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) French actress and courtesan

Illustrated portrait of Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Maxwell)
3077659 Illustrated portrait of Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Maxwell) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Illustrated portrait of Mary Elizabeth Braddon (Maxwell) (1837-1915)

Cartoon of Thomas Brassey
865157 Cartoon of Thomas Brassey by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Thomas Brassey, lst Earl Brassey (1836-1918)

Portrait of James Payn
864883 Portrait of James Payn by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: James Payn (1830-1898) English writer and poet

Portrait of Howard Vincent
864881 Portrait of Howard Vincent by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: (Charles Edward) Howard Vincent (1849-1908) English Conservative politician, lawyer and criminologist

Portrait of Wilfred Lawson
864682 Portrait of Wilfred Lawson by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Wilfred Lawson (1829-1906) English Liberal politician

Henry Fawcett (1833-1884)
864384 Henry Fawcett (1833-1884) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Henry Fawcett (1833-1884, English politician and economist, born in Salisbury, Wiltshire)

William Howard Russell (1821-1907)
864383 William Howard Russell (1821-1907) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Howard Russell (1821-1907)

Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891)
864382 Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891) English politician, free-thinker and social reformer

Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882)
864380 Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: (William) Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882)

Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895)
864377 Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895) English Conservative statesman

Henry Thompson (1820-1904)
864375 Henry Thompson (1820-1904) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Henry Thompson (1820-1904) British surgeon

Edward William Watkin (1819-1901)
864372 Edward William Watkin (1819-1901) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Edward William Watkin (1819-1901) English railway promoter and politician, born at Manchester

Cartoon of Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) novelist
864029 Cartoon of Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) novelist by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: (William) Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) English novelist

Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist, 1881. Huxley (1825-1895) was Inspector of Fisheries from 1881-1885. He was a prominent supporter of Darwin in the controversy that raged over his theory of

John Bennett Lawes, English agriculturalist, 1882. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
John Bennett Lawes, English agriculturalist, 1882. Lawes (1814-1900) began experimental farming on his estate at Rothamstead, Hertfordshire

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1881. As well as his better known work on evolution by natural selection, Darwins (1809-1882) studies covered other subjects

Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, 1875. Darwin (1809-1882) was employed as naturalist on HMS Beagle from 1831-1836. He first made his name as a geologist

Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist and politician, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Lyon Playfair, Scottish chemist and politician, 1881. Playfair (1818-1898) in the chair as Deputy Speaker of the Commons during a late night session

Fidgety Joe, 1903. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Fidgety Joe, 1903. The troubles of coalition government. Two parents representing the Duke of Devonshire and Arthur Balfour (centre)

Policy Verso, 1906. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Policy Verso, 1906. A gladiator representing Free Trade triumphant in the arena, appeals to the crowd for their verdict. With the return of Liberal government in Britain in December 1905

Evelyn Ashley (1836-1907), English author and Liberal politician, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Evelyn Ashley (1836-1907), English author and Liberal politician, 1881. Ashley was the son of the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, 1881. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Oscar Wilde, Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, 1881. Cartoon of Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) in the Fancy Portraits series from Punch. (London, 25 June 1881)

Alfred Austin (1835-1913), British poet, 1883. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Alfred Austin (1835-1913), British poet, 1883. Cartoon from the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883, when Austin became editor of National Review

William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Bowman (1816-1892) was born at Nantwich, Cheshire. After five years at Birmingham General Hospital

Faust and Mephistopheles, 1888. Faust is the House of Lords and Mr Henry Labouchere MP is Mephistopheles. Labouchere was the latest in a long line of MPs to introduce a proposal to reform the House

Hercules in the Augean Stable, 1888. Hercules attempts to clean the Augean Stables. Recent abuses in the sport of racing had led to an enquiry being set up

The Not-At-All-At-Home Secretary, 1887. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
The Not-At-All-At-Home Secretary, 1887. The Home Secretary on the left is attempting to involve himself in a meeting being held in Trafalgar Square

An Appeal from Science, 1887. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
An Appeal from Science, 1887. Science holds out a hand to John Bull. Science, in the mid-Victorian period, was gaining a high profile with each new technological and medical development

Sisters of Mersey, 1886. Sir E Watkin had proposed a scheme for a Channel Tunnel but this had not been accepted. This cartoon illustrates the newly constructed Mersey Tunnel that connected Liverpool

An Extra Liberal Dose, 1885. The Conservative, Arthur Balfour, offers a pauper a tonic that he has prepared. In the background

The Angel in The House; or the Result of Female Suffrage, 1884. A lady who has taken advantage of Female Suffrage is on her feet in a manly stance in the House of Commons

Something Wrong with the Mechanism, 1883. Mr George Lewis is shown attempting to prod the Public Prosecutor into action. This office was a relatively new one

The Model School, 1882. A young John Bull shows Mr William Forster his model of a Board School. In Gladstones Liberal administration of 1868-74

Rule Britannia, 1882. Britannia is not sure whether or not she has jurisdiction over the proposed Channel Tunnel. From Punch, or the London Charivari, July 15, 1882

My Health, 1872. A young lady with a model figure, light as a feather. She and her horse sail over a high fence. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 13, 1872

Barbarians at Play, 1888. John Bull recommends that if football is to be a young mans chosen sport, then let it be the game of gentlemen. From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 3, 1888

Experientia Docet, 1868. Artist: Edward Linley Sambourne
Experientia Docet, 1868. A brother rather unwillingly chaperones his sisters to the theatre. From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 24, 1868

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Keeping It Down, Otto von Bismarck
Keeping It Down". Otto von Bismarck (1815 - 1898) Germany Chancellor, trying to force the Jack of Socialism back in his box

Might Is Right illustration
Might Is Right". Germany (Wilhelm II) bullying Russia (Nicholas II), still humiliated, battered and weak from defeat in the Russo - Japanese War (1904 - 1905)

David Lloyd George with baby stroller
David Lloyd George, Chancellor the Exchequer, wheeling his budget to the House of Commons. The Prime Minister, Herbert Asquith, in the guise of a policeman

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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.