Author: Steve Melcher

Carl Johann Spielter, German

While Morty Distracted Their Mark With the Classic Tablecloth Salesman Scam, Jessica Quietly Made Off With Every Vase in the House, 1911

Oil on canvas

Leo Rauth, German

When Glenn Wasn’t Invited To Go Riding With the Others, He Realized the A**less Chaps Were Probably Too Much Too Soon, 1911

Illustration

Carl Johann Spielter, German

“Free Donuts in the Post-Impressionist Wing!,” 1898

Oil on canvas

Paul Spangenberg, German

“Excuse Me, This Is My First Debutante Ball. Do You Think They’d Be Down With Some Hot AF Freak Dancing?,” 1907

Oil on canvas

Josep de Togores, Spanish

From the People Who Brought You the Clapper Comes…the Snapper™! The World’s First Sound-Activated Zipper!, 1910-11

Oil on canvas

Albert Henry Collings, British

Back When Penthouse Pets Used To Pose With Their Pets, 1907

Oil on canvas

Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt, Dutch

“From the Number of F Bombs, I’m Guessing Her Majesty Either Stubbed Her Toe Really Hard, Or Is Watching the Oprah Interview,” Date Unknown

Oil on panel

Thomas Prytherch, British 

“Thanks. Oh, and When You’re Done With Me, Maybe You Can Free Britney?,” 1900

Illustration

Lovis Corinth, German

This Season’s Winner of Fox’s “The Masked Prostitute,” 1908

Oil on canvas