Hand coloured comic Illustration from 1846 depicting King George II entering his State carriage with great ceremony. George II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1727.
Humorous vintage colour illustration by John Leech,depicting King George II entering his State carriage with great ceremony. George II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1727. One of a series of illustrations which originally appeared in "The Comic History of England" published in 1846John Leech, (1817- 1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator, best known for his work for the humorous magazine, Punch. Leech catered to contemporary prejudices, such as anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism and supported acceptable social reforms. Leech's critical yet humorous cartoons on the Crimean War help shape public attitudes toward heroism, warfare, and Britain's role in the world.
Size: 9026px × 6451px
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License: Licensed
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