Hand coloured comic Illustration from 1846 of William of Normandy before the invasion of England
Humorous vintage colour illustration by John Leech, showing William the Conquerer before setting off for the Battle of of a series of illustrations which originally appeared in "The Comic History of England" published in 1846 John 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: 8143px × 6272px
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License: Licensed
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