Comments on: The art of caricature

The art of caricature

verstegan — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 02:04:53 -0800

The Lewis Walpole Library has digitized 10,000 images from its superb collection of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century satirical prints -- not the only collection of its kind on the Internet, but certainly one of the largest and best. Search under "Gillray", "Rowlandson" or "Cruikshank" and browse a selection of images from the golden age of English caricature. Everyone will have their own favourites, but here are a few of mine: Rowlandson's Author and Bookseller, Cruikshank's The Headache and Gillray's Advantages of Wearing Muslin Dresses.

By: Mijnkopthee

Mijnkopthee — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 03:23:37 -0800

Very cool.. Thanks!

By: planetkyoto

planetkyoto — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 03:52:55 -0800

Walpole? Library? Must... resist... obvious... joke... Actually, these are good. Good link.

By: amberglow

amberglow — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 06:53:46 -0800

great stuff--thanks!

By: Razzle Bathbone

Razzle Bathbone — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:52:40 -0800

Great link, thanks. I have a personal interest in digital collections. In a similar vein you might want to check out the NLS's Word on the Street: How Ordindary Scots in Bygone Days Found out what was Happening.