The Satirical Eye

In conjunction with the Ralph Steadman retrospective, this exhibition introduces viewers to the dynamic history of satire and caricature permeating eighteenth- and nineteenth-century print culture in Western Europe. Selections from the JSMA’s collection explore consecutive eras of printmaking in Great Britain, Spain, and France through the work of William Hogarth, James Gillray, Francisco de Goya, and Honoré Daumier. Working in response to the social and political circumstances around them, these four artists exemplify the expressive range of visual satire and caricature when used as mediums of comedic relief, moral critique, and political protest. The exhibition is curated by Emily Shinn, Curatorial Extern in European and American Art.

Additional Material

The History of Satirical Prints: Lecture by Emily Shinn
Gallery Guide