Visual History
Satire & The Press
Ingersoll was a favorite subject of *Puck* and *Judge* magazines. Cartoons ranged from scathing critiques to admiring depictions.
Satire
The Puck Magazine Cover
1884Ingersoll depicted as a knight battling the dragons of superstition.
Cartoon
Preaching to the Converted
1880A satirical look from Judge Magazine at the audiences attending his lectures.
Photograph
Portrait of the Colonel
1890A formal portrait taken during his time in New York City.
Sketch
The Great Agnostic
1895A charcoal sketch capturing his intensity during a speech.
History
In The Trenches
1862A depiction of the 11th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War.