Cartoon depicting the effects of coal burning on London. "Old King Coal" is shown using a typical kitchen range as an armchair, while the spectre of Fog hangs over the city suffering from its suffocating fumes. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator graphic humourist, and political cartoonist. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. Dated 19th century

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