List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures facts for kids

The British magazine Vanity Fair was a popular weekly magazine published from 1868 to 1914. It was famous for its colourful drawings called caricatures. A caricature is a funny picture of a person where some of their features are exaggerated. This makes them look a bit silly or very distinctive.

These caricatures showed many important and famous people of the time. They included politicians, judges, royalty, and even racehorses! The drawings were a big reason why people loved the magazine. They offered a unique and often humorous look at the well-known figures of British society.

Understanding Vanity Fair Caricatures

Vanity Fair magazine became very well-known for its special drawings. Each week, the magazine would feature a new caricature. These pictures were often printed in colour, which was quite special for magazines back then. People eagerly awaited each issue to see who would be featured next.

The artists who drew these caricatures were very talented. They had to capture the likeness of a person while also making them look funny or interesting. These drawings helped people understand who was important in society. They also showed a bit of the personality of the person being drawn.

Who Was Featured?

The magazine featured a wide range of people. They were often called "Men of the Day" or "Women of Genius." Here are some of the groups of people you might find in these caricatures:

• Statesmen: Important politicians and government leaders.
• Judges: People who worked in the legal system.
• Princes and Sovereigns: Members of the royal family.
• Ladies: Important women in society.
• Racehorses: Even famous racehorses were sometimes featured!

The magazine also had special issues called "supplements." These might focus on a particular group or event. For example, there were "Summer supplement" and "Winter supplement" issues.

Finding the Caricatures

Thousands of these unique drawings were published over the years. You can find detailed lists of the caricatures from Vanity Fair magazine for different time periods:

• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1868–1869)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1870–1874)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1875–1879)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1880–1884)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1884–1889)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1890–1894)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1895–1899)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1900–1904)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1905–1909)
• List of Vanity Fair (British magazine) caricatures (1910–1914)

Artists Behind the Caricatures

Many talented artists contributed their drawings to Vanity Fair. These artists were skilled at capturing the unique look and personality of each person they drew. Their work made the magazine famous and helped shape how people viewed public figures.

To learn more about the artists who created these amazing drawings, you can visit:

Further information: List of Vanity Fair artists

Categories of Caricatures

The caricatures in Vanity Fair were often grouped into different categories. These categories helped organize the many drawings published over the years. Here is a table explaining some of the codes used for these categories: