1893 Wood Engraving James Gillray Political Cartoon Art Napoleon Bonaparte XDH8

$47.95 USD

"Napoleonic Caricatures"

This is an original 1893 black and white wood engraving of political cartoons and caricatures by James Gillray that humorously portrayed Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, the fictional King of Brobdingnag from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Napoleon Bonaparte.

CONDITION

This 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. Some light surface rub.

Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
Grade: Very Fine ++
Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 4.75 inches; 19 x 12 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Explore your British sense of humor with a collection of 18th and 19th century caricatures that Period Paper is "tickled pink" to present. Roll in the aisles at "The Cobbler's Cure for a Scolding Wife" by Thomas Rowlandson! Guffaw at "The Gout" by James Gillray or chortle at George Cruikshank's "The Deaf Postilion"! And even though you probably shouldn't, go ahead and snicker at Robert Seymour's "The Dying Clown". Howl at Hablot Browne's (a.k.a. Phiz), illustrations of scenes from Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens. Afterward, you'll find likely find yourself chuckling at Charles H. Bennett's "Old Enough to Know Better". To continue tickling your funny bone, simply click the link provided below the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Gillray, James. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Humorous, Caricature, Gulliver's Travels, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, King of Brobdingnag, Satire

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