John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 2 (of 3) by John Leech
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| Creator | Leech, John, 1817-1864 |
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| Title |
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 2 (of 3) From the Collection of "Mr. Punch" |
| Credits |
Produced by Neville Allen, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by John Leech is a collection of satirical illustrations and commentary, probably created during the late 19th century. This volume features a variety of humorous sketches, commonly associated with the works originally published in the British magazine "Punch." The illustrations touch upon themes of Victorian society, wit, and the various eccentricities of life and character, capturing the spirit of the time through visual humor. The opening portion showcases a series of lively cartoons and accompanying captions, illustrating male and female characters engaged in various humorous scenarios related to social norms, seasonal festivities, and everyday life. The illustrations depict lighthearted exchanges, misunderstandings, and amusing moments among characters—from young boys and girls during the Christmas season to adults grappling with the peculiarities of society. It sets the tone for a delightful exploration of life’s amusing intricacies, revealed through Leech's sharp comedic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | English wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50428 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 253 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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