John Leech
1817–1864 · British · 28 artworks
RealismRomanticismCross-hatchingCaricatureSocial satireNarrative illustrationDetailed line work
artist bio
John Leech was a prominent English caricaturist and illustrator, best known for his work in Punch magazine. His illustrations, often depicting social scenes and political events, captured the spirit of Victorian England and helped shape public opinion.
what you'll learn
Studying Leech's work allows students to analyze the use of illustration as social commentary and to understand the visual culture of Victorian England. Students can also learn about character design and narrative storytelling through visual means.
related: Honore Daumier
28 artworks
Scrooge and Bob Cratchit
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Miss Fabia, the Younger, astonished at the Patrician's Double-knock
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Hannibal, whilst even yet a Child, swears Eternal Hatred to the Romans
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John's Reverie
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Marley’s Ghost
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Mrs. Fielding's Lecture
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John and Dot
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Romulus and Remus discovered by a Gentle Shepherd
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Scrooge Extinguishes the First of Three Spirits
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Mucius Scævola before Porsenna
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Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued
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The Romans clothed by the Inhabitants of Capua
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Mrs. Sextus consoles herself with a Little Party
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Titus threatening Pomponius
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OBVIOUS
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The Last of the Spirits
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A STATION ON THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE LINE
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Snitchey and Craggs
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Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball
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Scrooge’s Third Visitor
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A FAMILY GROUP—BABY STIRRING THE PUDDING
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The Mother of the Gracchi
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Debtor and Creditor. Seizure of Goods for a Debt
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Ignorance and Want
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BEHIND THE SCENES
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A TRAGEDY ON THE GREAT NORTHERN
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CHRISTMAS EVE
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A PLEASANT HOLIDAY TASK
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