cartoon, public domain comics

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled "Statehood" to a young woman labeled "New Mexico." Illus. in: Puck, v. 50, no. 1294 (1901 December 18), cover. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Spotprent op Lodewijk Willem van Baden-Baden, 1705

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Liedblad en spotprent met soldaten

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Spotprent op Daniel Raap, 1752 - Engraving, Public domain image

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Spotprent op Lodewijk Willem van Baden-Baden, 1705

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De Franse Admiraal, 1702 - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

De Franse Admiraal. Spotprent op de verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse schepen door de Hollanders en Engelsen na de overwinning in de zeeslag in de baai van Vigo, 23 oktober 1702. Phaëthon valt met de zonnewag... More

Standbeeld van Lodewijk XVI op de plaats der Bastille, ca. 1789

Spotprent met een standbeeld van Lodewijk XVI op de ruïnes van de Bastille, ca. 1789. Vier personen in aanbidding voor het standbeeld. Vanuit de hemel slaat de bliksem in de muren van de Bastille.

The impeachment, or "The father of the gang turned Kings evidence", Br...

Print shows Edmund Burke standing behind and with his hands on the heads of Richard B. Sheridan and Charles James Fox who bow before him over a railing, perhaps before Parliament. Burke says, "Behold the abetto... More

Kentucky Tonic Bitters. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Patent medicine label. LOT subdivision subject: Caricatures and cartoons. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Lithograph by Louisville Steam Lith. Co. Caption card tracings: A/P/P Index;... More

Zy moet doch aardig zyn, de mode van deés dagen, / Mits dat de dieren ...

Spotprent op de mode. Blad met 12 voorstellingen van verschillende figuren en dieren in de laatste mode. Onder elke voorstelling een tweeregelig vers in het Nederlands en in het Frans. Genummerd rechtsonder: No. 13.

George Moutard Woodward - Desire, 18th century, Thomas Rowlandson. Geo...

Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London) Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors... More

Samuel William Fores - A Naked Truth, or Nipping Frost, Charles Willia...

After (?) Charles Williams (British, active 1797–1830) Public domain scan of 18th century artwork depicting a person and landscape background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from ...

Illustration shows a man from the South sowing cotton and Union soldiers harvesting the crop. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 July 6, p. 419.

Spotprent op de pogingen van de conservatieven om de vooruitgang tegen...

Spotprent op de tevergeefse pogingen van de conservatieven om de vooruitgang, Apollo in zijn zonnewagen, tegen te houden. Plaat verschenen bij het weekblad De Nederlandsche Spectator, nr. 23, 9 juni 1866.

The great November contest. Patriotism: versus Bummerism

The strongly racist character of the Democratic presidential campaign of 1868 is displayed full-blown in this elaborate attack on Reconstruction and Republican support of Negro rights. Horses with the heads of ... More

Spotprent in Leidse studentenalmanak, 1869

Blad met twaalf voorstellingen over het tot stand komen van de almanak. Deze prent los in een apart mapje voorin de almanak. Spotprent in de studentenalmanak van de Universiteit van Leiden van het jaar 1869.

The Mormon Problem Solved [Cartoon of Brigham Young telling Pres. Gran...

Public domain image of a religious scene, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Christian Art, Bible, New Testament, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

English naturalist Charles Darwin as a monkey

An old newspaper with a picture of a monkey on it, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washing... More

The Mormon problem solved - Newspaper, public domain, Library of Congr...

Cartoon showing Brigham Young, with large group of wives and children, saying to Ulysses S. Grant, "I must submit to your laws - but what shall I do with all these!" Grant replying, "Do as I do - give them offi... More

[Cartoon depicting scenes in the life of John Morrissey, showing him a...

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[Cartoon showing Puck pointing at New York Herald and Staatszeitung ne...

Lithograph by J. Keppler. Illus. in: Puck, 1878 April 10, pp. 8-9. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4399. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: NY NYC Misc.; Newspapers...; ... More

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, ... F.B. Patterson, 27 Par...

Print shows an elderly woman in a shoe with many children; she is feeding some from a large can of "Nestlé's Milk Food", other children play outside the shoe, and another large can of "Nestlé's Milk Food" is on... More

Another restorer of antiquities à la Cesnola / Gillam.

Print shows Charles A. Dana as an archaeologist who has just excavated a statue labeled "S.J.T." and "Buried in 1876" from "Greystone", behind which Henry Watterson, on the left, and John Kelly, on the right, g... More

A desperate attempt to solve the Mormon question / Mayer, Merkel & Ott...

Composite of four caricatures on Mormonism by Gillam, Keppler, Opper, and Graetz. Illus. in: Puck, 1884, Feb. 13, pp. 376-377.

False weights and measures in the New York custom-house / Gillam.

Illustration shows Customs official Edward L. Hedden holding a balance scale labeled "H.O. Thompson's Pat. Scales" with a man wearing a pin-stripe suit, holding a bottle of "Rum", and with papers extending from... More

Puck magazine cover - "Our mutual friend" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Doctor" and a man labeled "Sexton" standing in the street outside a "Confectionery", with a large colorful candy stick between them, it is labeled "Chrome Green, Chalk, Red Lea... More

Henri de Toulouse Lautrec - Divan Japonais, 19th century

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To Date. A new un serio, a good un comic

Everett E. Lowry, artist. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotion goal: U.S. D42. 1895

To Date, latter November, "The female rebellion." Concluded in this nu...

Date of publication supplied by Library staff. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning Estate.

Romance for June. Railroad edition

Poster shows a young woman riding a bicycle down a lane as the illustrated cover for Romance for June. Signed: Abby E. Underwood. Handwritten note: Coll. Miss. F.B. Johnston. Forms part of the Artist poster fi... More

Contents for Sept. 8, 1895: Deserted villages in Pennsylvania..

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Contents, September 22, 1895: A talk with Calvin S. Brice..

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. D41. 1895 Gift; J.H. Corning estate.

Merely wants to know / F. Opper.

Print shows Uncle Sam with a feather in his hat labeled "Victory", holding America's Cup labeled "Yachting Champion", a cricket bat labeled "Cricket Champion", and a medal labeled "Athletic Champion", and with ... More

Philadelphia Sunday Press: January 12th

George Reiter Brill (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1867–1918 Florida) Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Is This a Circus? -- G.F. Hoar - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled "Is This a Circus? -- G.F. Hoar", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on May 22, 1897, depicts Senator George Frisbie Hoar lambasting Senator Willia... More

For once, science and religion agree / Keppler.

Print shows Chauncey M. Depew and Robert G. Ingersoll, each in the arms of the other, pointing to quotations attributed to them that justify American imperialist activities in the Philippines through the introd... More

Cartoon for Punch (The Great Western Railway), Feb. 18, 1898

Sir (Edward) Linley Sambourne (British, London 1844–1910 Kensington, London) Public domain scan of 19th century British drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain... More

The great Wallace shows ... The Jacksons - Eccentric stilt skaters ..

Circus poster showing performers on elevated skates and comic skating figures. A large piece at the lower right hand, small upper middle portion is missing. Copyright deposit.

Puck magazine cover - The Russian-French alliance / Keppler.

Print shows the Russian Bear playing a fiddle labeled "Politics", around it's waist is a belt with papers labeled "French Military Secrets" tucked behind, and a cord extending from it's right wrist is connected... More

Important Announcement! - D.B.H

This illustration entitled "Important Announcement! - D.B.H.", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on January 18, 1898, shows former New York Governor David B. Hill emerging f... More

Pesky, but Harmless - Public domain dedication image

This illustration entitled "Pesky, but Harmless", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on March 4, 1898, depicts President William McKinley, not wanting to wage war in Cuba, fo... More

What to do with him is the problem

This illustration entitled "What To Do With Him Is The Problem", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on September 18, 1898, depicts the growing concern over Anarchism. Berryma... More

An unequal contest; they can find no flaw in his armor / Dalrymple.

Print shows diminutive gladiators labeled "Jones", "J.D. Sayers" with large sword labeled "State Anti-Trust Laws", "Bryan" with large sword labeled "Demagogism", "Hearst", "Pingree", "Hogg of Texas" with sword ... More

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

Will welcome the ex-speaker - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled "Will; Welcome the Ex-Speaker", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on April 22, 1899, depicts William Sulzer, a worthy rival, preparing to welcome ... More

Patricq Kroon - Kosten van de Marine

Straattheater waarin een minister een trekpop van een marineofficier bungelt voor een plaat van een oorlogsschip (vlootwet van 1923-1924?). Links haalt een man met een centenbak geld op. Ontwerp voor een politi... More

Royal Lilliputians the littlest people yet in the biggest thing ever.

Created and "copyright 1900, The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4550. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Patricq Kroon - Man slijpt mes terwijl de Franse haan kraait

Een droevig kijkende man slijpt een mes terwijl de Franse haan kraait. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

Patricq Kroon - Twee politici - Drawing. Public domain image.

Twee politici (een minister en Abraham Kuyper?) met elkaar in gesprek. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

Cartoon of man with empty pockets - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Photo by Lomen Bros., Nome. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

[Cartoon character in auto, George G. Bain]

The enchanted drawing / - vaudeville film

"Upon a large sheet of white paper a cartoonist is seen at work rapidly sketching the portrait of an elderly gentleman of most comical feature and expression. After completing the likeness the artist rapidly dr... More

No lack of big game The President seems to have scared up quite a bunc...

Newspaper clipping of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt, dressed as a Rough Rider, aiming a rifle at two octupi scurrying away, one labeled "Beef Trust" and the other labeled "Standard Oil Trust," as a bird la... More

Nursery rhymes for infant industries. An alphabet of joyous trusts--no...

Cartoon showing man, "Electric Trust," using electrical device, "Monopoly," to shock another man, "The Common People." Copyright by W.R. Hearst. LC-USZ6-797 DLC (b&w copy photo) bad negative?

De herders, letterpress print - Public domain print

Blad met voorstellingen van herders die jagen op een wolf die hun schapen doodt. Rechts bijschriften. Genummerd rechtsboven: No 117.

Puck magazine cover - An embarrassment of riches / K.

Illustration shows Prince Henry overwhelmed by invitations to attend events around the country during his visit to the United States in 1902. Caption: Prince Henry This is all very pleasant; - but I'll be wil... More

AN ILL WIND, &c - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled, "An Ill Wind, &c.", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on December 5, 1902, depicts the dilemma people found themselves in during the anthracite c... More

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

Not An Easy Mark - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled, "Not An Easy Mark", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on March 22, 1903, depicts the Republican Party elephant attempting to persuade a reluctant... More

Mother Goose to date / Grant Hamilton.

Illustration shows Alton B. Parker as "Little Bopeep" sitting on a rock labeled "Esopus", tending a flock of sheep labeled "Gold Democrat" and their tails stating "Vote"; the sheep are entering a pasture labele... More

A Christmas call / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, with bandages on his head, arm, and foot, sitting in his tent with a map of "Manchuria" on the small table next to him; hanging on the wall behind him are his helm... More

Theodore Roosevelt - If-- / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst hosting a dinner for a gathering of cartoon characters at the White House. On the left, a dinosaur is eating a portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Mr. Dooley on the "Anglo-Saxon" Triumph

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Darling Cartoon - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Kansas David in the field / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Henry Harrison Tucker, Jr. as the youthful David with sling confronting John D. Rockefeller as Goliath, holding a large club labeled "Standard Oil". Illus. in: Puck, v. 57, no. 1464 (1905 Ma... More

Puck magazine cover - The June proposition / Keppler.

Illustration shows a college student, wearing cap and gown for graduation, offering to take the world off the shoulders of Atlas. Caption: Class of '05 I'll relieve you of that now, Atlas, old man. Illus. in:... More

A New Tag; Strenuous Optimism; Senator Hemenway's New Role

This illustration entitled, "A New Tag; Strenuous Optimism; Senator Hemenway's New Role", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on April 23, 1905, depicts current political even... More

Untitled - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Watch the professor - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows an oversized man labeled "Beef Trust", with skeleton face, performing a magic trick on a stage by taking "Diseased Livestock" and pushing them through a tube labeled "Packingtown" to produce ... More

In the Limelight - Drawing. Public domain image.

This cartoon depicts William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan. Berryman Political Cartoon Collection William Randolph Hearst - American newspaper publisher active during the late 19th and early 20th... More

Little Nemo in slumberland. Oug! oug! glabble gick iggle gouck

Four panels of an eight-panel comic strip about the adventures of a boy, Little Nemo, in Slumberland. Impy is being attacked by a giant bee, which has attached itself to his head. Flip uses his cigar to kill th... More

The Open Door And The Man Who Feels The Draught

Liberal Unionist Party poster depicting the perils of following a free trade policy. They argue that when foriegn goods are stockpiled the man people to suffer will be the British workman...Artist: Unknown.Prin... More

The Dialectician (Der Diaektforscher), Metropolitan Museum of Art

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain photograph of political cartoon, comics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Viennese Café: Carambole (Wiener Café: Carabol)

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At the Heuriger (Beim Heurigen)

Moriz Jung (Austrian (born Czechoslovakia) Moravia 1885–1915 Manilowa (Carpathians)) Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At the Opening of the Extra Session

This cartoon depicts Champ Clark, the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other members of Congress including Joseph G. Cannon, William Jennings Bryan, John W. Kern, Ollie James, Victor Berger, and... More

Where Teddy's announcement caused joy Scene in any newspaper's cartoon...

Photograph of a cartoon showing two cartoonists dancing and embracing at the news that "Roosevelt announces candidacy." Illus. in: Atlanta Journal (1912 February 27).

Wilson's suggestion for a cartoon / Ireland.

Photograph of a cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt holding a club marked "legalized monopoly" for a baton as he leads a hallelujah "trust" chorus of rotund corporate men choir singing "Control us again." Publi... More

See Who's Coming! - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled, "See Who's Coming!", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on April 12, 1912, shows Wu Tingfang, trading his traditional Chinese wardrobe for... More

Untitled - Public domain dedication image

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Cartoon - Political cartoon, public domain image

Public domain photograph related to child labor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

McGuire's Anti-Mail Order Cartoon No. 3

Man asks neighborhood storekeeper for credit, who replies "Say, Mr. Mail-Order Buyer, Isn't your credit good where you trade?"; sign on wall reads: "We aim to please our customers - Satisfaction guaranteed at a... More

Patricq Kroon - Wilhelm zu Wied

Spotprent op de vlucht van Wilhelm zu Wied uit Albanië in 1914. De vorst vlucht met een kar waarop vrouw en kind en al zijn bezittingen, op de achtergrond rookwolken van ontploffingen. Ontwerp voor een politiek... More

Cousin William said you'd forgotten all about them, Samuel

"Little lost children of Lusitania, sunk by German submarine, May 7th, 1915" on sign. "Austria" on hat of man in black. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).... More

A political cartoon of a man on a boat Untitled - Political cartoon, p...

This untitled illustration by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on February 8, 1915, shows the difficulty that President Woodrow Wilson had in getting the Ship Purchase... More

Lincoln Day - Political cartoon, public domain image

This illustration entitled, "Lincoln Day", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on February 12, 1917, shows Uncle Sam paying tribute to former President Abraham Lincoln... More

Somewhere in France - Drawing. Public domain image.

This illustration entitled, "Somewhere in France", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on June 28, 1917, shows France welcoming the first American soldiers to join the... More

Untitled - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Patricq Kroon - Verzoening Frankrijk en Duitsland

De verzoening tussen Frankrijk en Duitsland. Marianne kust met de Duitse keizer Wilhelm II. Andere landen kijken op de achtergrond toe. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent in de Ware Jacob.

Just Another Mexican Revolution

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Untitled - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Patricq Kroon - Russische beer verwoest de kerken

Een grote Russische beer verwoest christelijke kerken in Rusland. Rechts enkele vertegenwoordigers van de Volkenbond die de beer een zedenpreek geven. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

Patricq Kroon - Gemeenteraadsverkiezingen

Twee oude mannen na de uitslag van de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

Patricq Kroon - Colijn als een Oosterse god

De drie christelijke partijen (Beumer, Schouten, Nolens) knielen voor een standbeeld van Colijn als een boos kijkende Oosterse god. Aan de voet van het beeld staat een kan petroleum. Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Dull Stuff - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Patricq Kroon - Spotprent op het Young Plan, 1929

De amerikaan Owen Young introduceert zijn Young Plan in 1929 om Duitslands herstelbetalingen te reorganiseren. Drie bankiers staande bij de geketende Duitse adelaar (Reichsbank). Ontwerp voor een politieke spotprent.

Sure, it's my play suit.. but don't get any wild ideas!

Public domain photograph of comic postcard, humor - Picryl description

The Presidency is Just One Problem After Another

This cartoon depicts President Herbert Hoover pondering his selection for the Supreme Court. Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

Cartoon by Miyamoto, U.S. Army. Shown here is one of the many cartoons...

Public domain photograph of the 1930s-1940s World War Two, armed forces, military production, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description