EditorialCaricature portrait of Johannes Didericus Doorman. Draughtsman: Elchanon Verveer (mentioned on object). Dating: 1836 - 1899. Measurements: h 672 mm ? w 417 mm.
EditorialThe lion of the season. Alarmed flunkey. "Mr. G-G-G-O-O-O-RILLA !". A terrified doorman greets a gorilla dressed in clothes. The use of an ape in the cartoon may be reference to Darwin's theory of evolution. Punch, or the London Charivari. London, Ma...