Cartoons by Sir John Tenniel, Selected from the Pages of "Punch"

The volume gathers a chronological selection of satirical cartoons spanning five decades by a prominent Victorian illustrator, offering visual commentary on mid-19th to early-20th-century politics, international conflicts, and social debates. Rendered in caricature and allegory, the plates portray national personifications, public figures, and recurring motifs to lampoon imperial policy, parliamentary controversies, diplomatic incidents, and cultural trends. Short explanatory notes and a contents grouping accompany the images, clarifying historical references and dates. The collection emphasizes memorable single-image satires that balance humor with pointed critique, charting shifts in public concerns and the artist’s evolving style across the period.