Aubrey Tanqueray, Spy cartoon of the character from the play 'The Second Mrs Tanqueray' by Arthur Pinero, from Vanity Fair, 22nd February 1894

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Aubrey Tanqueray is a fictional character from the play 'The Second Mrs Tanqueray' by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, one of the leading playwrights of the Victorian era. The character became the subject of a notable caricature in the British magazine Vanity Fair, known for its satirical take on prominent figures of the time. On 22nd February 1894, Leslie Mathew Ward, who went by the pseudonym "Spy," created a cartoon of Aubrey Tanqueray, capturing the essence of the character and the societal themes explored in the play.

The play itself, 'The Second Mrs Tanqueray', was first performed in 1893 and is considered one of Pinero's most significant works, often regarded as a turning point in the history of English drama for its realistic portrayal of Victorian society. It tells the story of a woman with a scandalous past who marries a wealthy widower, Aubrey Tanqueray, and the social repercussions that follow. The character of Aubrey Tanqueray is central to the narrative, embodying the moral and social dilemmas faced by the upper-middle-class society of the time.

Leslie Mathew Ward, better known as "Spy," was a prolific artist for Vanity Fair, contributing over 900 caricatures during his tenure. His depiction of Aubrey Tanqueray would have been part of the magazine's series of caricatures that often featured notable personalities from various fields, including politics, royalty, and the arts. These images were not only humorous but also served as a form of social commentary, reflecting the attitudes and preoccupations of the era.

The caricature of Aubrey Tanqueray by "Spy" is an example of how popular culture and the arts intersected during the late 19th century, with Vanity Fair's cartoons serving as a visual record of the period's notable figures and fictional characters. The artwork would have been appreciated both for its artistic merit and for its engagement with contemporary themes of morality, social class, and personal reputation.

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