Heath, William (sold)
William Heath (1795 - 1840) was a British artist best known for his engraving, which included caricatures, political cartoons, and commentary on contemporary life. Early in his career, he focused on military scenes, but after about 1820 he focused on satire. The Glasgow Looking Glass (renamed The Northern Looking Glass after only five issues), the caricature magazine, was partially founded by Heath. Some of his works were published under the pseudonym ‘Paul Pry’.
Perhaps It's Better to Walk.
New Principles, or the March of Invention.
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A memorable piece of dark humor, this c. 1829 aquatint satirical print by Thomas McLean depicts the explosion of a steam-powered coach, a distressingly common occurrence at the time. The overall effect is to cast doubt on the supposed progress brought about by the Industrial Revolution and the latest inventions of the time. (more details)
Acme of Human Invention.
March of Intellect. No. 2.
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A rare and highly imaginative satirical work, this print was produced by William Heath and published by Thomas McLean around the year 1829. It is the rarest of three prints issued Heath and McLean that both ridicule and revel in the deluge of new inventions that accompanied the Industrial Revolution. (more details)