Martin Chuzzlewit Illustrations

Illustrations by Hablot Browne

Hablot Browne (Phiz) provided all 39 illustrations for Martin Chuzzlewit published in monthly parts Jan 1843 - July 1844.

An example of Dickens' instructions to Hablot Browne. In this case for the illustration that was to be the frontispiece, which appeared in the last monthly part:

I have a notion of finishing the book with an apostrophe to Tom Pinch, playing the organ. I shall break off the last chapter suddenly, and find Tom at his organ, a few years afterwards. And instead of saying what became of the people, as usual, I shall suppose it all expressed in the sounds; making the last swell of the instrument a kind of expression of Tom's heart. Tom has remained a single man, and lives with his sister and John Westlock who are married—Martin and Mary are married—Tom is a godfather of course—old Martin is dead, and has left him some money—Tom has an organ fitted in his chamber, and often sits alone, playing it, when of course the old times rise up before him. So the Frontispiece is Tom at his organ with a pensive face; and any little indications of his history rising out of it, and floating about it, that you please; Tom as interesting and amiable as possible.

Emblematic Detail

Emblematic Detail - In this illustration for Martin Chuzzlewit Martin has gone to America to make his fortune and is being sold land in what he is told is a thriving new western town but is actually a disease infested swamp. Notice in the inset a spider web catching flies and a mouse about to enter a trap.

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Frontispiece	A new pupil
Meekness of Mr Pecksniff and his charming daughters	Martin Chuzzlewit suspects the landlady without any reason
Pleasant little family party at Mr Pecksniff's	Pinch starts homeward with the new pupil
Mr Pinch and the new pupil on a social occasion	Mark begins to be jolly under creditable circumstances
Mrs Todgers and the Pecksniffs call upon Miss Pinch	Truth prevails and virtue is triumphant
Mr Jonas Chuzzlewit entertains his cousins	Mr Pecksniff renounces the deceiver
Martin meets an acquantance at the house of a mutual relation	Mr Tapley acts third party with great discretion
Mr Jefferson Brick proposes an appropriate sentiment	Mr Tapley succeeds in finding a jolly subject for contemplation
Mr Pecksniff on his mission	The thriving City of Eden as it appeared on paper
The thriving City of Eden as it appeared in fact	Balm for the wounded orphan
Mrs Gamp has her eye on the future	The board
Easy shaving	Mr Pecksniff discharges a duty which he owes to society
Mr Moddle is both particular and peculiar in his attentions	Mr Tapley is recognized by some fellow citizens of Eden
Martin is much gratified by an imposing ceremony	Mr Pinch departs to seek his fortune
Mr Nadgett breaths as usual an atmosphere of mystery	Mr Pinch and Ruth unconscious of a visitor
Mysterious installation of Mr Pinch	Mr Jonas exhibits his presence of mind
Mr Pecksniff announces himself as the shield of virtue	Mr Moddle is led to the contemplation of his destiny
Mrs Gamp makes tea	Mrs Gamp propoges a toast
Mr Pinch is amazed by an unexpected apparition	Warm reception of Mr Pecksniffby his venerable friend
The nuptials of Miss Pecksniff receive a temporary check