Satire Collection (page 20)

Satire Celibacy monk nun love wicker basket straw
Satire on Celibacy, Satire on Celibacy. A monk and a nun make love on a wicker basket with straw in a tent by the light of a candle. The pope is watching the couple with a lantern

Satire trial Johan van Oldenbarneveldt Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
Satire on the trial of Johan van Oldenbarneveldt, Satire on the trial of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. The state lawyer sits on a bench surrounded by his judges in the guise of different kinds of animals

Three men sing sheet paper candlelight open window
Three men sing from sheet of paper by candlelight in an open window The rederijkers, The three singers in an open window is a satire at the literary meetings of the rederijkers

Pieter de Bloot Interior tax office painting material
Pieter de Bloot, Interior of tax office, painting material paint oil paint wood, Painting: oil on panel Recessed rectangular flat parquet Black polished wooden profiled frame with gilt inner edge

From A 17th Century German Satirical Pamphlet On Bad Women. An Army Of Women Appear To Be Confronting An Army Of Monsters Led By A Devil Like Creature

Satire On Charles Darwins Theory Of Evolution. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

Satirical Illustration Published On The Occasion Of The Nationalisation And Expropriation Of Church Property, During The French Revolution, 1789. The Caption Reads: The Removal Of The Clergy

Satirical Cartoon Lampooning The Brief Of Pope Pius Vi In 1791 During The French Revolution. From A Contemporary Print

Satirical Illustration Showing The Defeat Of The Prussians At Valmy, France, During The French Revolutionary Wars. From A Contemporary Print

English Propaganda Picture Showing A Boar Representing The German Army, With His Nose Caught In A Trap. Battle Of Verdun. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

The Tree Of Battles. Allegorical Figures Representing The Discord Existing Between Social Classes. After A 15Th Century Manuscript

A Satire On Womens Extreme Hairdos In 18Th Century Paris. A Servant Walks Behind Holding The Hair In Place With A Forked Stick. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

The Dressing Of The Attorneys Clerk. After A Satirical Work By Carle Vernet. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Perdito And Perdita Or The Man And Woman Of The People A Contemporary Satirical Cartoon Concerning Perdito The Prince Of Wales And His Lover Perdita Mrs Mary Robinson

The New Vis A Vis Or Florizel Driving Perdita From The Ramblers Magazine August 1783 A Contemporary Satirical Cartoon Concerning Florizel The Prince Of Wales And His Lover Perdita Mrs Mary Robinson

Gulliver Speaking With The King Of Brobdingnag From Gullivers Travels By Jonathan Swift Published By George Routledge And Sons London Circa 1900

King Charles I Of England On The Grindstone Of Scottish Presbyterian Intolerance. A Cartoon From 1651. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Allegorical Picture Of King Henry Viii Of England Trampling On Pope Clement Vii. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Some Of Them Seized My Cake And Carried It Piecemeal Away. Gulliver Attacked By Giant Insects During His Voyage To Brobdingnag. From Gullivers Travels Published C.1875

Reaching One Of His Paws In At The Door, As A Cat Does When She Plays With A Mouse. From Gullivers Voyage To Brobdingnag. Illustration From Gullivers Travels Published C.1875

She Was Only a Gardeners Daughter
" She was only a gardeners daughter, but she knew how to handle a rake." A gaudily-depicted woman of humble origins seduces a " rake" - a womanising young man. 1928

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"Satire: A Timeless Art of Social Commentary" From William Hogarth's iconic prints Gin Lane and Beer Street, to James Gillray's biting political cartoons, it has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. These artists used their craft to expose the vices and follies of society with sharp wit and clever imagery. In Gin Lane, Hogarth vividly portrays the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and communities. The chaotic scene serves as a cautionary tale against excessive drinking, highlighting the dark underbelly of London's gin craze in the 18th century. Meanwhile, Beer Street presents a stark contrast - an idyllic vision of moderation and prosperity. By juxtaposing these two prints, Hogarth satirically critiques societal choices while advocating for responsible consumption. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gillray's Napoleon Cartoon from 1805. This satirical etching humorously depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt carving up the world like a plumb pudding during peace negotiations. Through this exaggerated portrayal, Gillray mocks both leaders' hunger for power at the expense of global stability. Satire is not limited to politics alone; it also tackles technological advancements like man riding on a steam rocket or advertisements such as D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster. These works playfully poke fun at society's fascination with progress or consumerism. Even centuries ago, satire was employed by artists like Charles Williams who parodied an advertisement for Rumford stoves in Luxury or Comforts of a Rum p ford. By exaggerating its benefits through colorful caricatures, Williams exposes how easily people can be swayed by marketing tactics. The Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877 takes satire into geopolitical realms by comically mapping out international conflicts during that period. It highlights absurdities within war strategies while reminding viewers that behind every conflict lie real human lives affected by political decisions.