Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmaker
Published / Created:
July 1st, 1771.
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 22. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French courier rides a galloping post-horse to the left while raising his whip; a building with the sign "Poste Royale" is visible in the background
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., T. Scratchley is the pseudonym of Matthias Darly., One of several prints after Bunbury of similar design and varying size. See no. 5056 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., On leaf 22., and 1 print : etching with rocker and drypoint on laid paper ; plate mark 25.2 x 35 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Leaf 56. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A lady (half length) in profile to the left with an enormous pyramid of hair in the fashion of the day. On the broad summit of the pyramid lies a miniature cupid fitting an arrow to his bow and about to aim in the direction in which the lady is looking. She wears the fashionable 'full-dress' of the period."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Two lines of verse below title: Fair tresses Man's imperial race ensnare, and beauty draws us with a single hair., and First of two plates on leaf 56.
Leaf 1. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The lettering of the title is in an oval, the dedication in a circle beneath the oval, both being enclosed by a continuous border of ornament. The border is surrounded by scrolls of conventional ornament; from the two lowest scrolls, on each side of the dedication, hang two medallion bust portraits of Garrick, one (left) in profile to the left, the other (right) in profile to the right. These resemble the decoration of the Society of the School of Garrick worn by Charles Bannister in a half length mezzotint portrait."--British Museum online catalogue and "This title-page was used for composite volumes of caricatures bound in boards which include prints not only before but after 1776. It may have been originally issued in connexion with one or more of the series of folio prints issued by Darly, possibly to subscribers to the very numerous series which appeared in at least two volumes between 1776 and 1778 , and perhaps in 1779 ..."--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched in center of image. and On leaf 1.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Mary Darly, Jany. 1, 1776, according to act of Parlt., (39 Strand)
Jany. 1, 1776, according to act of Parlt. (39 Strand)
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Image Count:
331
Description:
Title from decorated title-page., Engraved throughout. Includes two portraits of Garrick to whom the book is dedicated. Plates dated 1766-1776., Some of the plates are by Bunbury., Extra-illustrated with three additional plates, 1783-1785., and Bound in three quarters leather with marbled paper boards, with hinges repaired. Red morocco spine label: Darley's comic prints. For further information, consult library staff.
Leaf 100. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of an elderly man whole length walking in profile to the right. He wears spectacles and walks with a tall cane. He wears a sword and is dressed in an old-fashioned way with a low wide hat, large tie-wig and long coat. Evidently a well-known accoucheur, dressed in the manner of the old-fashioned physician ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate from vol. VI: Characters, macaronies, & caricatures. [London] : Pub. by MDarly, 39 Strand, Novr. 1, 1773., Plate numbered "v. 6" in upper left corner and "19" in upper right corner., First of three plates on leaf 100., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17 x 12.2 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. accorg. to act Octr. 21, 1773, by M. Darly, Strand
Leaf 62. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A standing man in profile with wig and hands folded under his cloak."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state and "Identified in an old hand as Lord L------n. [Lansdowne?]. On another impression he has been identified as Sir Nash Grose. He strongly resembles British Museum Satires No. 4917. He appears to be wearing a legal wig and gown which would make the identification with Sir Nash Grose more probable. The wig resembles that worn by Serjeants at law, see British Museum Satires No. 5900; (Grose (1740-1814) did not become a serjeant till 1774. D.N.B.)"--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Reissue, with additional numbering. For an earlier state, see no. 4682 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate numbered "v. 1" in upper left corner and "17" in upper right corner., Second of three plates on leaf 62., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 15.7 x 10.7 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. according to act of Parlt., Oct. 3d, 1771, by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Name):
Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805 and Grose, Nash, Sir, 1740-1814
Leaf 98. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of a man standing in profile to the left. He wears a bag wig, a long coat with large cuffs, and a frilled shirt. His tongue protrudes. His hat is under his left arm. He holds a walking-stick in his left hand, and in his right a print which appears to represent a fight between boxers in a room."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Doctor Loll Tongue and Filching connoisseur
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate numbered "v. 6" in upper left corner and "14" in upper right corner., Second of three plates on leaf 98., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17.5 x 12.5 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. accorg. to act by MDarly, (39) Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Maty, Matthew, 1718-1776
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Wigs, and Staffs (Sticks)
Leaf 49. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A bear representing England sits at the left side of a table brandishing a knife over a huge roast beef and plumb pudding, beside an enormous tankard of ale. Opposite him a green rat-like animal, (possibly a monkey) representing France and wearing a red military coat, sword, and feathered tricorne hat, has before him a carafe and glass of wine together with a few mushrooms and onions. On the wall behind the bear is a picture of two overweight pugilists, and behind the rat two duelists with rapiers
Alternative Title:
England, roast beef and plum pudding and France, toad stools & garlick
Description:
Title from item., Publisher's initials "MD" form a monogram., Second of two plates on leaf 49., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17.5 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 44.4 x 27.5 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 1, 1775 accy. to act by M. Darly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Ethnic stereotypes, Bears, Rats, Drinking vessels, Plum puddings, and Interiors
Leaf 59. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A standing man facing left with a canister on his back from which he pours into a metal cup."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title etched below image., Artist from description of earlier state in the British Museum catalogue., T. Scratchley is the pseudonym of Matthias Darly., Reissue bearing both plate and volume numbers; see page 39 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Plate numbered "v. 1" in upper left corner and "9" in upper right corner., For earlier state without any numbering, see no. 4782 in the the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., Third of three plates on leaf 59., and 1 print : etching with engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 15.1 x 10.5 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. accordg. to act of Parllt. June 18th, by T. Scratchley, 1771
Leaf 59. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A standing woman facing left with giant sabots holding a fan."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title etched below image., Later state, with additional numbering. For an earlier state, see no. 4677 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate numbered "v. 1" in upper left corner and "8" in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: French peasants -- Female costume -- French costume -- Clocks on stockings of French peasant -- Pompons on sabots of French peasant -- Shoes: Sabots., Second of three plates on leaf 59., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 15.2 x 10.8 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. accordg. to act of Parlt. April 1st, 1770, by MDarly, (39) Strand
Subject (Geographic):
France and France.
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Peasants, and Fans (Accessories)
