English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. by Everitt
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"English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century" by Graham Everitt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of English caricature and graphic satire from the time of Napoleon until the death of noted cartoonist John Leech in 1864. It provides a detailed examination of how caricaturists interpreted and illustrated the social and political climate of their times, with prominent figures
like Gillray, Rowlandson, and Cruikshank featured prominently. The opening of the book introduces the subject of caricature, defining it as an exaggerated portrayal that conveys popular opinion and sentiments of the era. Everitt discusses the shift in style and spirit of English caricatures, noting how earlier works were characterized by coarseness typical of the last century, while later caricaturists like John Doyle and his successors refined and transformed the art into a more sophisticated form. He asserts the relevance of these artists in understanding the political narratives of their time, particularly regarding figures like Napoleon and the socio-political changes happening throughout the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Everitt, Graham |
|---|---|
| Title |
English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Caricature -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31195 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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