The very first illustration published in 1841 in "Punch" Magazine by William Newman: 19th century black and white illustration;

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The very first illustration published in 1841 in "Punch" Magazine by William Newman: 19th century black and white illustration; The very first illustration published in "Punch" or "The London Charivari" drawn by William Newman. It depicts a broken down man, at work on a tread-mill. This is one of what became known as Newman's "Blackies"- silhouettes, which were paid for at the rate of eighteen shillings per dozen.

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Size: 3120px × 2733px
Photo credit: © Timewatch Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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