Leslie Ward Chromolithograph Caricatures for "Vanity Fair", Late 19th Century
Item Details
Leslie “Spy” Matthew Ward (English, 1851 – 1922)
The Most Popular Man in the House of Commons, 1873; Mr. Attorney, 1895
Two chromolithographs on paper
Signed in plate to the lower right
Pulled from Vanity Fair
Printed by Vincent, Brooks, Day & Son
Title inscribed to the lower center margin
Caricature depicting Mr. Robert Dalglish; caricature depicting Sir Robert Threshie Reid
- Item not examined outside of mounting
Condition
- toning, foxing, and accretions to both prints and papers; light scratching and particulates to glass covering; abrasions, scratching, scuffing, minor discoloration, and accretions to both frames.
Dimensions
- measurements of grouping; larger frame measures 14.25" W x 18.0" H x 1.0" D, with image measuring 7.25" W x 11.75" H.
Item #
ITMG680377