Set 4 Antique Vanity Fair Spy Military Prints

A wonderful set of 4 antique framed Vanity Fair Spy military prints, printed by Vincent Brooks Day & Son. Mounted and glazed in gilt black frames, these antique prints are a good collection to bring a little satirical humour to your wall. Vanity Fair was a weekly magazine published in Britain from 1868 to 1914 and offered a satirical take on Victorian and Edwardian society, publishing articles on fashion, current events and the latest scandals. A full-page colour lithograph caricature of a contemporary celebrity or dignitary appeared in most issues, and it is for these caricatures that Vanity Fair is best known today. These prints are by Leslie Ward known as “Spy” or sometimes “Drawl”. Sir Leslie Matthew Ward was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who over four decades painted 1,325 portraits which were produced as watercolours and then turned into chromolithographs for publication in the magazine. This set of 4 includes: “4th Division”, A caricature portrait of General Sir Neville Gerald Lyttelton, a British Army officer from the Lyttelton family who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War and took part in the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer War. Originally published on September 5th 1901 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Field Marshall Earl Roberts”, A caricature portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, a British general who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Originally published on 1st February 1910 Vanity Fair a supplement to The World. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Ladysmith” Men of the Day. No. 780. a caricature of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White (1835–1912), a distinguished British Army officer who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. This caricature was published to mark the sitter’s return to London after commanding the defence of Ladysmith, in the Anglo-Boer War. Originally published on 14th June 1900 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. “Bobs” Statesmen. No. 726. Another caricature portrait of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts. Originally published on 21 May 1900 in Vanity Fair. By artist Leslie Ward “Spy”. Construction: Framed antique prints Condition Report: Original condition with Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and stains to prints in places. Frames are slightly different sizes. Frame Dimensions: Width: 25cm Depth: 1cm Height: 39cm Width: 26cm Depth: 1cm Height: 38cm