THE LAKE-DWELLERS

Spokesman of Deputation (to the First Commissioner of Works): “Now that you have graciously consented to demolish the hutments on the horse guards’ parade, may we respectfully hope, Sir Alfred, that the amenities of that section of St. James’s Park which we occupy may shortly be restored.

--Sir Alfred Mond 1916-1921, First Commissioner of Woks.

--Birdcage House demolition controversy

This is an original cartoon from British Punch humor/satire magazine, drawn by L. Raven-hill, published March 2, 1921, and pulled from the magazine; original, not a modern reproduction. Full size: 8 x 10 1/2 inches, including borders. Pictured image is slightly cropped. CONDITION: excellent -- the paper has been humidified and flatted and shows no handling or storage wear (ready for framing), bright and clean; note: backside has unrelated text with some show-through (ghosting) possible, as published -- please look closely. 

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WHO IS THE ARTIST?:

Leonard Raven-Hill (10 March 1867 - 31 March 1942) was an English artist, illustrator and cartoonist. By 1901 he had joined the staff of Punch as the junior political cartoonist.

WHAT IS PUNCH?

Punch, a magazine of humor and satire, ran from 1841-2002. A very British institution renowned internationally for its wit and irreverence, it helped to coin the term "cartoon" in its modern sense as a humorous illustration. Punch was the world's most celebrated magazine of wit and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity -- and how the rest of the world saw the British nation. In its formative years Punch combined humors, illustration and political debate with a fresh and radical audacity. During its heyday in the late 1800s, it reflected the conservative views of the growing middle-classes and copies of it could be found in the libraries of diplomats, cabinet ministers and even royalty. In the Western world, Punch played a significant role in the development of satire. In the world of illustration, it practically revolutionized it. Over the decades as it charted the interests, concerns and frustrations of the country and today it stands as an invaluable source of cartoon art, satire, but as primary source material for historians.