NOT QUITE UP TO DATE 

"NOT QUITE UP TO DATE" is a humorous illustration by renowned British artist John Leech (1817-1864), depicting a comical scene of a railway official and a traveler at a railway station. The traveler, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, points to a sign reading "Slow." This suggestive social commentary, characteristic of Leech's work, highlights the anxieties of a society grappling with the rapid adoption of new technology, specifically railways. Though the specific date of this work is unknown, the illustration likely reflects the social anxieties of the mid-19th century. The use of cross-hatching and detailed lines, characteristic of Leech's style, add depth and dimension to the scene.