Social Pictorial Satire : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164161066 : 1164161067 : 10 Sep 2010 : Social Pictorial Satire: Reminiscences And Appreciations Of English Illustrators Of The Past Generation is a book written by George Du Maurier and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays and reminiscences about the golden age of English caricature and illustration during the 19th century. Du Maurier, a celebrated artist and illustrator himself, provides a fascinating insight into the lives and works of some of the most prominent artists of his time, including William Hogarth, Thomas Rowlandson, and James Gillray. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a series of essays on the history of caricature and illustration in England, tracing its development from the early days of William Hogarth to the height of its popularity in the 19th century. Du Maurier offers his own insights into the techniques, styles, and personalities of the artists who helped shape this genre of