Bilder Vincent Brooks, Day & Son – Vanity Fair Supplement – Caricature Lithograph – "The Opposition" (Men of the Day No. 1316, Strickland, c. 1900s)

Beskrivning

This Vanity Fair Supplement lithograph, titled "The Opposition", was part of the Men of the Day series, numbered 1316. The caricature was drawn by Strickland, a recognized illustrator for Vanity Fair, and printed by the esteemed lithographic firm Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd. The portrait features a relaxed yet defiant political figure reclining on a plush bench, suggesting confidence, indifference, or quiet calculation. The subject, identified as Lans (likely referring to a British politician of the time), is presented with exaggerated proportions, particularly in his elongated body and mustached profile, a stylistic hallmark of Vanity Fair caricatures.

The Vanity Fair Men of the Day series humorously yet respectfully profiled prominent individuals from politics, aristocracy, and public affairs. These prints were widely collected and remain valuable representations of the late 19th and early 20th-century elite.

Artist or maker:
Strickland (illustrator) / Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd (printer)

Medium:
Chromolithograph

Date:
Early 20th century (c. 1900s)

Dimensions:
27 cm × 38 cm

Condition Description:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.