Mr Punch Collection

Cartoon depicting Mr Punch wincing at having to consume the number of lemons prescribed per diem by Wilhelm Schmoele
5308571 Cartoon depicting Mr Punch wincing at having to consume the number of lemons prescribed per diem by Wilhelm Schmoele, a protagonist of macrobiotic diet

Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone, 19th century
5309000 Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Mr Punch's New-Year Greetings to the World - by telephone)

Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle
5616680 Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle; (add.info.: Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle. 'Punch' illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle
5616677 Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle; (add.info.: Mr Punch riding a 'Boneshaker' bicycle. 'Punch' illustration 1869. 01/01/1869); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A discussion between 'Mr Punch' and a horse owner
5616057 A discussion between 'Mr Punch' and a horse owner; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a discussion between 'Mr Punch' and a horse owner. Dated 19th Century)

New-Year greetings, 1878
3479305 New-Year greetings, 1878; (add.info.: Mr Punch's New-Year greetings to the world - by telephone. Dated 12th January 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch reading the P&O Pocket Book whilst smoking a cigar, 1850
3359215 Mr Punch reading the P&O Pocket Book whilst smoking a cigar, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of Mr Punch reading the P&O Pocket Book whilst smoking a cigar)

Mr Punch wincing at having to consume the number of lemons
3585685 Mr Punch wincing at having to consume the number of lemons; (add.info.: Mr Punch wincing at having to consume the number of lemons prescribed per diem by WILHELM SCHMOELE)

Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside two ladies, 19th century
5308715 Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside two ladies, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside)

Mr Punch' admonishing a figure representing idle labour in Victorian Britain, 1890 (engraving)
5616369 Mr Punch' admonishing a figure representing idle labour in Victorian Britain, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch and his dog Toby, 1850
3359486 Mr Punch and his dog Toby, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon of Mr Punch and his dog Toby in a museum of inventions which has been made obsolete by the rapid advance of inventions)

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478072 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

Cartoon depicting 'Mr Punch' dressed as policeman, standing firm in the face of menacing union figures
5616373 Cartoon depicting 'Mr Punch' dressed as policeman, standing firm in the face of menacing union figures, 1880 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850
3478426 Mr Punch's advice to the British workman at the time of the opening of the Post Office Savings Bank, 1850; (add.info)

Mr Punch travelling in a hot-air balloon
3586002 Mr Punch travelling in a hot-air balloon; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' flying above London in a hot-air balloon)

Sir William Harcourt
5616179 Sir William Harcourt; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Sir William Harcourt (1827-1904) a British lawyer, journalist, and Liberal statesman, accepting a salute from Mr Punch. Dated 19th Century

Cartoon depicting Mr Punch reviewing the British Navy, with Dog Toby, as part of the Spithead Review which marked Queen
5308764 Cartoon depicting Mr Punch reviewing the British Navy, with Dog Toby, as part of the Spithead Review which marked Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

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

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

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

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

Kasperltheater I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Kasperltheater I, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Punch and Judy show. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg", (The Good Old Days: drawings by Karl Spitzweg)

Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). Artist: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Punch or May Day, 1829, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Tate Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

The Imperial Witches, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Imperial Witches, 1872. Mr Punch plays Macbeth to the three witches who represent the Emperors of Germany, Austria and Russia

An Unexpected Cut, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
An Unexpected Cut, 1874. With a felled tree entitled Irish Established Church behind him, Mr Gladstone, the Liberal Leader of the Opposition

A caricature figure representing a poor itinerant artist loaded with various implem... ca. 1640-60. Creator: Anon
A caricature figure representing a poor itinerant artist loaded with various implements relating to his trade, ca. 1640-60

A caricature figure (a carpenter?) with a toad on his nose, carrying various implem... ca. 1640-60. Creator: Anon
A caricature figure (a carpenter?) with a toad on his nose, carrying various implements walking to the left, ca. 1640-60

Hand Puppet "Punch", c. 1936. Creator: William Kerby
Hand Puppet " Punch", c. 1936

Punch Clown Puppet, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Punch Clown Puppet, c. 1937

Cigar Store Figure: Punch, c. 1939. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Cigar Store Figure: Punch, c. 1939

The Discovery of the Tomb of Punchinello, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-50

Kasperltheater, 1910. Creator: Hans Kalmsteiner
Kasperltheater, 1910

Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 14 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, ca. 1850-70

Sheet 7 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 7 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Farming for Ladies (colour litho)
961233 Farming for Ladies (colour litho) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punchs Pocket Book, 1845, with an image titled Farming for Ladies, by John Leech)

Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731222 Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punch holding mistletoe)

Mr Punch at the seaside (colour litho)
2809350 Mr Punch at the seaside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punch at the seaside)

Preparing for Christmas, the Villain of the Piece (engraving)
1614464 Preparing for Christmas, the Villain of the Piece (engraving) by Taylor, T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Christmas, the Villain of the Piece)

Mr Punch (engraving)
5228206 Mr Punch (engraving) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punch. Illustration for Mr Punchs Book of Arms (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho)
5217609 Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach)

The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving)
2777085 The Schoolmaster Abroad (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schoolmaster Abroad. Cartoon, 13 July 1878)

The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with "Reform Bill"(engraving)
2777133 The Derby, 1867, Dizzy wins with " Reform Bill" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, 1867)

Mr Punchs view of the future importance of refrigeration, 1850
3359490 Mr Punchs view of the future importance of refrigeration, 1850 by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Illustration by John Tenniel titled Mr Punchs view of the future importance of)

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Mr. Punch, a beloved character in puppetry and caricature, has captivated audiences for centuries. Originating from the Kasperltheater in the mid-late 19th century, this mischievous figure was brought to life by the talented Carl Spitzweg in c1924. With his distinctive appearance and comical antics, Mr. Punch quickly became an iconic symbol of entertainment. In Benjamin Robert Haydon's artwork "Punch or May Day" from 1829 (c1915), we catch a glimpse of Mr. Punch's playful nature as he revels in the festivities of May Day. Joseph Swain's "An Unexpected Cut" in 1874 showcases Mr. Punch's knack for getting himself into amusing predicaments. Dating back even further, anonymous creators depicted caricature figures resembling Mr. Punch during the 17th century with their exaggerated features and humorous expressions while carrying various tools of their trade. The legacy of Mr. Punch continued through time with William Kerby's hand puppet design from c1936 and Florian Rokita's clown puppet creation from c1937 - both capturing his timeless charm. Elmer R. Kottcamp immortalized Mr. Punch as a Cigar Store Figure in c1939, showcasing him as a whimsical advertisement that delighted passersby. "The Discovery of the Tomb of Punchinello, " featured within Scherzi ca1743-50, reveals how deeply ingrained this character had become within popular culture over time. Hans Kalmsteiner’s enchanting depiction of Kasperltheater in 1910 reminds us that generations have grown up laughing at Mr. Punch’s escapades on stage. Juan Llorens' Chinese shadow puppets sheet from 1859 demonstrates how far-reaching this character’s influence has been across different cultures and art forms throughout history. From humble beginnings to international fame, each portrayal captures the essence of Mr.