Description: PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES - INCLUDING EXAMPLES BY 'SPY', 'GO', AND 'APE' -VANITY FAIR CARICATURES (full-page colour published in the British magazine Vanity Fair between 1868 and 1914, the majority of which were done by British artist Sir Leslie Ward [1851-1922], mainly under the pseudonym 'Spy').A collection of nine original Vanity Fair caricatures of Victorian artists, 1879-1892. A total of 9 full-page colour lithographic caricatures. With 'Vanity Fair' and date of publication (1879-1892) printed in top margin, and publishing details and captions printed in bottom margin, and mainly signed in the plate by the artist (4 by 'Spy', 3 by 'Go', 1 by 'Ape' and one unsigned [but by François Verheyden]. Versos blank as published. Size: each approx. 39cm x 25cm (one slightly wider).Very Good to Good condition. Surfaces of the printed caricatures themselves in presentable condition. Light foxing and/or handling marks to a few. A couple with minor surface blemishes. The blank edges of a number of sheets with small closed tears and/or light soiling. A couple with small holes in the left margin where removed from stitched binding. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.An interesting selection of original Vanity Fair caricatures, all of Victorian artists, as follows (with name of artist, date of publication and printed caption):Mr. Carl Haag, April 26, 1884, "the glorious East" Mr. William Holman Hunt, July 19, 1879, "the Pre-Raphaelite of the World"Mr. Laurence Alma Tadema, March 22, 1879, "Ancient Painting"Mr. Charles Bennet Lawes, May 12, 1883, "Athlete and Sculptor"Mr. John Tenniel, Oct. 26, 1878, "Punch"Vice-Admiral H.S.H. Count Gleichen, July 5, 1884, "the Queen's nephew"Mr. Joseph Edgar Boehm, A.R.A., Jan. 22, 1881, "the Queen's sculptor"Mr. Hubert Herkomer, A.R.A., Jan. 26, 1884, "Painter, Sculptor, Blacksmith &c"Mr. Luke Fildes, R.A., Dec. 24, 1892, "He painted 'the Doctor'". key words:
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Non-Fiction Subject: The Arts
Year Printed: 1878
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Binding: Loose Pages, Articles
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Illustrator: 'Spy' [Sir Leslie Ward] and 'Go' [Franz Goedecker]
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Vanity Fair
Place of Publication: London
Special Attributes: Illustrated
