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10.
A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1781]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 32. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Eliza Farren (left) as Almeida, and Bensley as Omar (right), in 'The Fair Circassian' face each other in profile. She bends towards him, clasping her hands; he stands erect holding out his right hand towards her. He holds in his left hand the end of ...
Description:
Title etched in image, centered at top.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Pratt, Mr. 1749-1814. (Samuel Jackson),, Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829, and Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817
Subject (Topic):
Actors and actresses, English, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

11.
A new leaf for an old book of common prayer [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 June 1807]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 87. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Buckingham (left), holding a dark lantern, advances conspiratorially towards the closed door of the House of Commons, a high narrow chapel with arched windows, flanked by narrow buttresses and a spire and crenellated parapet. In the cloudy sky is a s...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published y [sic] 4th June 1807 by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606.
Subject (Topic):
Lanterns and Telescopes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A new leaf for an old book of common prayer [graphic]

12.
A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
14 Jany. 1789.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 54. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan (left) speaks through a small aperture in the curtain which he holds open, addressing the musicians, some of whom are seen on the right, saying, with a conspiratorial scowl, "D-n em dont play God Save the King". Behind the musicians are the ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Regency, Musicians, Musical instruments, National songs, and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

13.
A peep over the garden wall in Berkeley Square [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[17 March 1794]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 62. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The equestrian statue of George III dressed as Marcus Aurelius stands behind the brick wall of Lansdowne House in Berkeley Square, London, watching the assembly in the garden through a spy-glass. Above the wall, hats with French republican cockades ar...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and France
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805., Barère, B. 1755-1841. (Bertrand),, and Lansdowne House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Statues, Politics and government, Foreign relations, Sculpture, Horses, Garden walls, and Hats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A peep over the garden wall in Berkeley Square [graphic]

14.
A posthaste conveyance for Scotch members [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
20th January 1784.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 22. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Depicts a horizontal Scotsman wrapped in a letter which is floating in the air under a signpost inscribed "To London." The letter bears a round stamp "Free" and is addressed "To the Majority, St. Stephen's Westmr. Free Duke or no Duke". A reference to...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs by Jas. Bretherton, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809.
Subject (Topic):
Legislators, National characteristics, Scottish, Corruption, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A posthaste conveyance for Scotch members [graphic]

15.
A puerile attack upon an old servant [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
17th March 1787.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 40. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sir James Erskine dressed as a little girl but wearing a man's wig, bends forward in profile to the left to thrash a mastiff (Hastings) who lies (left) surrounded by a wreath of thorns, his collar inscribed 'Keeper of Ind[ia]'. He holds in his left h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Erskine, James Francis, 1743-1806, Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, Francis, Philip, 1740-1818, and East India Company.
Subject (Topic):
Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A puerile attack upon an old servant [graphic]

16.
A recruit for Opposition from the temple of British worthies [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
14th April 1795.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 69. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Marquis of Buckingham, tall and bulky, stands against a measuring-post (left); Lord Derby, standing on a table, adjusts the horizontal bar to his head. Buckingham, wearing dark spectacles, stands without his shoes (which lie beside him), and hold...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, and Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Measuring, Eyeglasses, Drums, Spears, and Flags
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A recruit for Opposition from the temple of British worthies [graphic]

17.
A reverie of Prince Demetrius Cantemir, Ospidar of Moldavia [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 April 1788]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 44. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Burke sleeps in a half-reclining position, his arms folded, legs extended, spectacles pushed up on his forehead. On a pedestal above his head (right) is a bust inscribed 'Mahomet', a fierce-looking, mustachioed man. A hanging lamp burns before it. On...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 26th April 1788 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):
Turkey.
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, and Dimitrie Cantemir, Voivode of Moldavia, 1673-1723.
Subject (Topic):
Impeachment, Sultans, and Waterpipes (Smoking)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A reverie of Prince Demetrius Cantemir, Ospidar of Moldavia [graphic]

18.
A shot at the Min----r, for a call of the House a hasty sketch of yesterdays business / [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[6 February 1787]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 35. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fox (right), wearing a hat, stands in profile to the left, discharging a blunderbuss at the Commercial Treaty (left), a long scroll whose lower portion rests on the floor. The muzzle of his weapon is the head in profile of Lord George Cavendish, from...
Alternative Title:
Shot at the Minister for a call of the House
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. 6th Febry. 1787 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Strt
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and France.
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and France.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Foreign economic relations, and Firearms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A shot at the Min----r, for a call of the House a hasty sketch of yesterdays business / [graphic]