Description: British 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 historians. Illustrator: L. Raven-hill, from British Punch humor/satire magazine, September 8, 1920, pulled from the magazine, not a modern reproduction. Size 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Condition: excellent - bright and clean, no handling wear, page lays flat for easy framing; backside has unrelated text with some show-though on the facing side, please look closely. OUT OF THE FRYING PANWar Veteran: "They told me I was fighting for dear life, but I never dreamt it was going to be as dear as all this."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: 17.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
End Time: 2025-01-23T21:29:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: L. Raven-hill
Style: Cartoon/ caricatures
Type: Print
Subject: Post WW1 Food shortages
Width (Inches): 8 inches
Color: Black and White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1920
Height (Inches): 10 1/2 inches
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
