92 Carlo Pellegrini (1839–1889) - Vanity Fair Caricature - Portrait of Lord Robert Montagu - 1870

This original Vanity Fair chromolithograph caricature of Lord Robert Montagu published in "Vanity Fair", 1870.

Carlo Pellegrini (1839–1889) was an Italian-born caricaturist best known for his work in the British satirical magazine Vanity Fair. Working under the pseudonyms "Ape" and occasionally "Singe," Pellegrini became celebrated for his sharp, humorous, and often flattering portraits of prominent figures of the Victorian era, including politicians, royalty, and artists. His distinctive style helped define the visual identity of Vanity Fair and left a lasting legacy in the field of caricature.

Artist or Maker: 

Carlo Pellegrini

Dimensions:

38 cm x 26 cm 

Medium: 

Chromolithography

Date: 

1870