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Image Not Available for "The Next Eruption of Mount Vesuvius" "Designed for that enlightened Monarch King Bomba," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
"The Next Eruption of Mount Vesuvius" "Designed for that enlightened Monarch King Bomba," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
Image Not Available for "The Next Eruption of Mount Vesuvius" "Designed for that enlightened Monarch King Bomba," drawing for illustration to "Punch"

"The Next Eruption of Mount Vesuvius" "Designed for that enlightened Monarch King Bomba," drawing for illustration to "Punch"

John Leech (English, 1817–1864)
about 1855
Medium/TechniqueGraphite pencil on paper, double-sided
DimensionsSheet: 33.9 x 25.4 cm (13 3/8 x 10 in.)
Credit LineJohn H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession number55.2793
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
ProvenanceHarold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.
Image Not Available for "General Ferrier Turned Traitor" Recto - "Russia has too many generals in whom she can confide - Generals Javier and Ferrier" - speech by the emperor of Russia. Verso - sketch of old man
"General Ferrier Turned Traitor" Recto - "Russia has too many generals in whom she can confide - Generals Javier and Ferrier" - speech by the emperor of Russia. Verso - sketch of old man
John Leech
about 1858
Image Not Available for "Aristocratic Amusements," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
"Aristocratic Amusements," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
John Leech
about 1858
Image Not Available for Drawings for "Punch" Illustrations
Drawings for "Punch" Illustrations
John Leech
about 1858
Image Not Available for "Who am I! I'm the Mistress of this ---- and this is the young squire!" Illustration to Punch
"Who am I! I'm the Mistress of this ---- and this is the young squire!" Illustration to Punch
John Leech
about 1864
Image Not Available for "A Rough Country" Boy: "There ain't no other gate out of this field. You must follow that gentleman on the grey horse" Fox Hunter: "What, that gent? Oh, thank you!" Drawing for Illustration to "Punch"
"A Rough Country" Boy: "There ain't no other gate out of this field. You must follow that gentleman on the grey horse" Fox Hunter: "What, that gent? Oh, thank you!" Drawing for Illustration to "Punch"
John Leech
about 1847
Image Not Available for "A Dissolving View" "The Result of the General Election was universally in favor of Free Trade; and the Ministry seemed disposed to take the hint" Illustration to "Punch" Vol. 23 p.5, 1852
"A Dissolving View" "The Result of the General Election was universally in favor of Free Trade; and the Ministry seemed disposed to take the hint" Illustration to "Punch" Vol. 23 p.5, 1852
John Leech
about 1852
Image Not Available for "Important Matter" "I say, Laura I wish you'd tell me before anyone comes, if my back hair is parted." Illustration to "Punch" Vol. 24, 1860 p.201
"Important Matter" "I say, Laura I wish you'd tell me before anyone comes, if my back hair is parted." Illustration to "Punch" Vol. 24, 1860 p.201
John Leech
about 1860
Image Not Available for "Very Particular," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
"Very Particular," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
John Leech
about 1855
Image Not Available for "Whig Progress," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
"Whig Progress," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
John Leech
about 1847
Image Not Available for Preparatory drawings for an unidentified publication
Preparatory drawings for an unidentified publication
John Leech
Image Not Available for "The British Conspirator in Paris," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
"The British Conspirator in Paris," drawing for illustration to "Punch"
John Leech
Image Not Available for "(Flunkeiana?)" John Thomas-Yes, I must leave. You see, Mary, there is too much red in the livery, and that does not suit my complexion-never did. Illustration for "Punch"
"(Flunkeiana?)" John Thomas-Yes, I must leave. You see, Mary, there is too much red in the livery, and that does not suit my complexion-never did. Illustration for "Punch"
John Leech
about 1854