WINSTON CHURCHILL CARTOON - British Punch 1924

Description: It is hard to escape the legacy of the Punch Magazine. From 1841 to 2002, the magazine cast a satirical eye on life in Britain. It charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable resource not just as cartoon art and satire, but as primary source material for social historians.This illustration is by L. Raven-hill from Punch magazine published November 19, 1924, original, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Full size including blank margins, 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: excellent -- bright clean, no handling wear, lays flat for easy framing; backside has unrelated print with possible show-through on the facing side, please look closely.THE POACHER-TURNED-KEEPERMr. Churchill: "Let 'em all come. I know their little games."--Winston Churchill with rifle protect the Exchequer Woods -- Strictly Preserved.Over 3,000 Punch cartoons listed for sale, combine orders and save shipping charges. Questions are always welcome. ---------------- WHAT IS PUNCH?Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.”WHO IS THE ARTIST? Leonard Raven-Hill (10 March 1867 - 31 March 1942) was an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist.

Price: 19.95 USD

Location: Milton, Vermont

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