Polemicist Collection

Britannia in French Stays, or Re-Form at the Expense of Constitution, published by
XJF212297 Britannia in French Stays, or Re-Form at the Expense of Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1793 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English

Henri Rochefort (oil on canvas)
471564 Henri Rochefort (oil on canvas) by Beers, Jan van (1852-1927); 29x29 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Henri Rochefort (30 January 1831 - 30 June 1913)

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961019 Wilhelm Richard Wagner, from Living Biographies of Great Composers by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813-1883)

Alexandre Weill (1811-99) speaking nonsense (pen & ink on tracing paper)
CHT221528 Alexandre Weill (1811-99) speaking nonsense (pen & ink on tracing paper) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950). Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, political activist and winner of Nobel Prize in Literature

The Rights of Man, or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor
NCO189760 The Rights of Man, or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the Measure of the Crown for a new Pair of Revolution-Breeches

Portrait of Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810), engraved by John B
STC177049 Portrait of Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810), engraved by John B. Forrest (1814-70) (engraving) by Dunlap, William (1766-1839) (after)

The Rights of Man, or Tomm Paine, the Little American Taylor taking the measure of
2966804 The Rights of Man, or Tomm Paine, the Little American Taylor taking the measure of the Crown for a new Pair of Revolution Breeches, pub

Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810) engraved by John B. Forrest (1814-70) (engraving)
STC187228 Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810) engraved by John B. Forrest (1814-70) (engraving) by Dunlap, William (1766-1839) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

George Bernard Shaw, 1950s
3507466 George Bernard Shaw, 1950s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Voltaire, (1694-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Voltaire, (1694-1778), 1830. Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778) French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. A satirical polemicist famous for his wit, advocacy of freedom of speech

Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn

Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Milton, (1608-1674), 1830. John Milton (1608-1674) English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell

John Milton, 1785. Creator: Unknown
John Milton, 1785. John Milton (1608-1674), English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and is best known for his poem Paradise Lost (1667)

Portrait of Arthur de Fonvielle (b / w photo)
906309 Portrait of Arthur de Fonvielle (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Arthur de Fonvielle (1829-1914)

Ramon de la Sacra, (1798-1871), 1920s
Ramon de la Sacra. Gallego publicist born in 1798. Arrived in Havana in 1821 and made a great speech on botanics. Had polemic arguments with Saco relating to the the poems of Heredia

(Joseph) Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953), French-born British poet, writer and polemicist, 1927. A Roman Catholic, Belloc was a follower of Cardinal Newman

Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo (1747-1795). Medical pioneer, writer and lawyer of mestizo origin in colonial Ecuador. 18th century colored engraving

Richard Wagner, left, offers snuff to Anton Bruckner. A paper cutting or silhouette by Otto Bohler the Austrian silhouette artist. Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813 - 1883

EDITORIAL George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950, aka Bernard Shaw. Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813 - 1883. German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

The house of John Milton in the Barbican, London, England, seen here in the 19th century, the house was demolished in 1864. John Milton, 1608 -1674

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813 A

John Milton, 1608 To 1674. English Poet, Author, Polemicist, Puritan And Civil Servant. After A Photogravure Print By John Faed C.1890. From Miltons Poetical Works

Signature Of John Milton, 1608 To 1674. English Poet, Author, Polemicist, Puritan And Civil Servant. From Miltons Poetical Works

William Prynne, 1600 To 1669. English Lawyer, Author, Polemicist, And Political Figure

Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674)
John Milton (1608-1674). English poet. Paradise Lost, 1667. Title cover of an edition printed in London, 1727. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) Jewish Spanish physician, writer
Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) also known as Peter Alfonsi. Born Moses Sephardi. Was a Jewish Spanish physician, writer, astronomer, and polemicist, who converted to Christianity

John Milton (1608-1674). British poet. Paradise lost. Colore
John Milton (1608-1674). British poet. Paradise Lost. Epic poem in blank verse. It was originally published in 1667 in ten books

Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Engraving
Eugenio Espejo (1747-1795). Portrait. Engraving. 18th century. Aurelio Espinosa Polit File Library. Quito. Cotocollao. Ecuador

Gilles Menage, 1692, engraved in 1698 by Pierre Louis van Schuppen (1627-1702) (engraving)
XIR414853 Gilles Menage, 1692, engraved in 1698 by Pierre Louis van Schuppen (1627-1702) (engraving) by Piles, Roger de (1635-1709) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Rocheforts Whipping Boys, or how to make two hundred thousand francs, from the
XIR386247 Rocheforts Whipping Boys, or how to make two hundred thousand francs, from the front page of the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal

Giuseppe Baretti, 1745 (oil on canvas)
XIR349810 Giuseppe Baretti, 1745 (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 74 x 61 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: identified as probably Giuseppe Baretti (1719-89); Italian writer

John Milton, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho)
KW344350 John Milton, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74); English author

John Milton aged 10, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho)
KW344352 John Milton aged 10, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74); English author

John Milton, from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham and others
KW306200 John Milton, from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham and others, published London, c.1880s (litho) by English School

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The polemicist, a master of words and ideas, has long been a prominent figure in the realm of intellectual discourse. From Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo's thought-provoking publication "Britannia in French Stays, or Re-Form at the Expense of Constitution" to George Bernard Shaw's multifaceted career as an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist, and political activist captured in a photograph from 1939 when he was 82 years old. Henri Rochefort's oil on canvas portrait showcases the intensity and conviction that often define these individuals. Wilhelm Richard Wagner, featured in "Living Biographies of Great Composers, " demonstrates how even within artistic circles one can find passionate polemicists who challenge conventional norms. Alexandre Weill adds an element of whimsy with his pen & ink drawing depicting nonsense speech - a reminder that not all polemics are serious or rooted solely in politics. Yet it is George Bernard Shaw who stands out once again with his work "The Rights of Man, or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, " showcasing his sharp wit and ability to provoke thought through satire. Charles Brockden Brown also enters this narrative with an engraved portrait by John B. Forrest. His contributions as both writer and thinker exemplify the power wielded by polemicists throughout history. In this captivating collection of images spanning different eras and mediums, we catch glimpses into the lives and minds of these influential figures. Whether they were challenging societal norms or advocating for change through their artistry or writings, each one left an indelible mark on their respective fields. As we look back at these snapshots from history - be it George Bernard Shaw typing away at his typewriter in his twilight years or Charles Brockden Brown taking measure as "Tomm Paine" - we are reminded that polemicists have always played a vital role in shaping our understanding of the world.