Vanity Fair Artist, Caricatures of Victorian Gentlemen, 1883, Prints, Set of 3

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Set of 6 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures 1883 : A cohesive and historically rich set of … Read more Set of 6 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures 1883 : A cohesive and historically rich set of six original Vanity Fair chromolithographs, all published in 1883 and drawn by Leslie Ward (“Spy”). This curated group portrays identifiable figures from late Victorian Britain, offering both decorative appeal and strong historical substance. The set includes: “The friend of Pelissier” – Sir Henry Keppel, distinguished Royal Navy admiral and Crimean War figure “A Parliamentary Title” – Charles Philip Yorke, 9th Earl of Hardwicke, aristocrat and politician “Rock” – Henry Chaplin, influential Conservative politician and agricultural advocate “Agriculture” – James Howard, agricultural reformer and Liberal MP “Lincoln” – Abraham Hayward, prominent writer, lawyer, and intellectual figure “The Lad” – Lord Randolph Churchill, rising Conservative politician and father of Winston Churchill Together, these portraits represent a cross-section of Victorian power: military leadership, Parliament, landed interests, reform movements, and intellectual society. Ward’s refined caricatures capture each man’s personality through posture and detail, balancing gentle satire with elegant portraiture. Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son in London, the set offers excellent decorative unity while also functioning as a visual record of the personalities shaping Britain in the 1880s. Special note: These are original early 19th century chromolithographs, not reproductions. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The chromolithographs are sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale. Condition: Very good overall with light age toning and minor foxing. Occasional light edge wear typical for the period. Colors well preserved. Framing tips: Best presented in matching dark frames with ivory mats. Ideal as a grid or linear gallery arrangement. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Leslie Ward (“Spy”), printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, London, 1883 Keywords: Vanity Fair set, Spy caricatures, Leslie Ward Spy, Sir Henry Keppel, Lord Randolph Churchill, Henry Chaplin, James Howard agriculture, Abraham Hayward, Earl of Hardwicke, Victorian portraits set, Vanity Fair chromolithographs, British political caricature, 1880s prints, antique portrait set See less