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| Click image for larger size. Punch and the World John Leech or After John Leech Britain, 1843 The British Museum |
Since Friday’s tend to be “Mr. Punch” days, I’ve been trying to find new Punchinello related antiques to share with all of you. Here’s a drawing by John Leech (or in the style of John Leech) which dates to 1843. Of course, we know that Leech, among his many other successes, was known for his work with Punch Magazine. It’s possible that this drawing was created “after Leech” to match other illustrations in the publication.
Created for a November, 1843 edition of Punch, this study for an original drawing depicts Mr. Punch and the world—literally. Punch stands next to a figure with a globular head. The exact meaning of this satirical scene is somewhat lost to modern eyes, but, as with all Leech or Leech-inspired works, it is brimming with charm.
This pencil version was later inked and refined for publication.
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