M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery

Name: M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery
Author: Harry Furniss

By Harry Furniss

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A compact gallery of satirical pen-and-ink portraits and cartoons depicting parliamentary figures and scenes, pairing lively caricature with concise captions and editorial notes. The artist lampoons established personalities and new arrivals alike, emphasizing mannerisms, postures, and recurring political types through exaggerated likeness and comic detail. Interwoven with the images are accounts of the exhibition and the chosen reproduction process, including a limited photogravure album, so the volume serves both as a sequence of political character sketches and as a record of the works’ presentation and publication.

About the Author

Harry Furniss

Harry Furniss was a British caricaturist and illustrator, celebrated for his sharp wit and keen observations of political life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work with 'Punch' magazine, where his illustrations provided a humorous yet insightful commentary on contemporary events and figures. His notable works include 'M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery' and 'The Confessions of a Caricaturist,' which offer a glimpse into his artistic process and the vibrant political landscape of his time. Furniss's contributions to satire and caricature have left a lasting impact on the genre.