Antique Painting PEN & INK Drawing JOHN LEECH 1817-1864 The Hostess & Juvenile

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Charming Pen & Ink Drawing with Poem

"The Hostess & Juvenile"

By JOHN LEECH 

1817-1864

 

John Leech (1817–1864) was born in London and initially studied medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital, but showing promise as an artist from a very early age, he gradually moved towards an artistic profession. In the 1840s he produced etchings for various magazines, including Bentley's Miscellany, Shilling Magazine and notably, the first illustrations for Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. In 1841 Leech's lifelong connection with Punch began. His drawings for Punch, reproduced as wood engravings, the work for which he is most celebrated. He also became well known for hunting and sporting subjects, many of which were produced for The Illustrated London News.

Age- c1830

Size- 16 by 13.5 inches approx including mount, image 6 by 4.5 inches approx

Medium- Pen & ink on paper laid to card

Frame- Later mount, unframed. 

Condition- Showing its age with some fading and foxing spots visible. Some marks in places and paper browning throughout. 

Signature- Unsigned, old catalogue entry on the back. 

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