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1.
A Jack in office [graphic]

Published / Created:
pub. Jany. 4th, 1793.
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 59. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An exciseman stands in profile to the left, his lower lip protruding grotesquely; his chest is much thrown out, right hand thrust under his coat, left arm behind his back. From his pocket protrudes an 'Excise Book'. His ink-bottle is attached to his coat; in it is a pen; another pen projects from his cocked hat. A dog (right) befouls his leg."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Temporary local subject terms: Excisemen -- Excise books -- Ink bottles., Leaf 59 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 19.8 x 14.9 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm., and Watermark, trimmed: [Ed]meads 1808.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Taxes, Writing materials, Dogs, and Urination
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Jack in office [graphic]

2.
A celebrated public orator [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[January 1808]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 55. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"William Crowe stands in profile to the right holding his mortar-board in his right hand, his left hand extended, slightly stooping, as if making a speech. He has short thick hair (or wig) and wears bands and cassock under his gown."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 55 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 27.8 x 20.4 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm., and Figure identified as "Mr. Crow" in pencil in lower left corner of sheet.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Crowe, William, 1745-1829
Subject (Topic):
People associated with education & communication and Public speaking
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A celebrated public orator [graphic]

3.
A fashionable lady in dress & undress [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 14. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A design partly bisected by a vertical line. The same lady sits (left) directed to the left at her dressing-table, wearing only a long chemise or petticoat, and slippers. On the right she sits, in the same attitude but directed to the right, fully dressed at the same dressing-table. In undress she is almost bald; a wig of naturally-dressed hair is on a stand on the table. She has an over-long neck and skinny arms. On the the table (left) are her fan, a locket suspended on a ribbon, cosmetic-boxes, and a bottle labelled 'Wrinkles'. When dressed her neck is concealed by a lace ruffle on a chemisette, she has long rucked sleeves, in her gloved hand is her fan. She wears a high-waisted gown under which her legs are defined; she wears elaborately embroidered stockings with flat slippers. Her wig seems to be luxuriant natural hair; she wears an ear-ring. On the dressing-table are boxes, a bottle of 'Lavender', and tickets inscribed 'Opera' and 'Cards'. She looks young and handsome, the dress (not exaggerated) effectively concealing her weakest points."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Fashionable lady in dress and undress
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 14 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 29.7 x 19.7 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dressing tables, Wigs, and Cosmetics
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A fashionable lady in dress & undress [graphic]

4.
A first rate man of war taken from the dock yard, Plymouth / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[January 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 8. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Admiral Sir George Young, in naval uniform, stands in profile to the left, slim and erect, heels together, hand on the hilt of his sword. He wears a cocked hat and high boots. His expression is firm, alert, benevolent."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 8 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and Figure identified as "Admiral Young" in pencil in lower left corner of sheet.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Young, George, Sir, 1732-1810
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, and Admirals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A first rate man of war taken from the dock yard, Plymouth / [graphic]

5.
A general view of Old England [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[September 1808]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 71. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An elderly general rides a high-stepping horse in profile to the left, posed like an equestrian statue. He wears a high cocked hat with cockade and plume; his sword-belt is buckled over his sash, which girds a heavy paunch. In his right hand is a cane. He is Lt.-General Richard England of Lifford, co. Clare, Colonel of the 5th Foot and Lt.-Governor of Plymouth, father of Sir Richard England (b. 1793). He was a veteran of the American War, and had been one of the first colonists of Western Upper Canada."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides, with minimal loss of image from right edge., Leaf 71 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and Watermark, trimmed: [Ed]meads 1808.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
England, Richard, approximately 1750-1812
Subject (Topic):
Military officers, British, Horses, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A general view of Old England [graphic]

6.
A gentle ride from Exeter 'Change to Pimlico [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[August 1812]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 6. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"An elderly man in profile to the right sits heavily on a horse which plods slowly with lowered head. He holds the single rein awkwardly; in his right hand is a cudgel. He wears old-fashioned dress with round hat and high-quartered buckled shoes with spurs. Identified as Thomas Clark of Exeter Change."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Gentle ride from Exeter Exchange to Pimlico
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 6 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 28.1 x 22.4 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm., and Figure identified as "Mr. Clark" in pencil in lower left corner of sheet.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Clark, Thomas 1737-1816
Subject (Topic):
Horses and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A gentle ride from Exeter 'Change to Pimlico [graphic]

7.
A gloomy Day taken on the Steyne at Brighton / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[November 1801]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 31. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A half length portrait of Matthew Day standing in profile to the right. He is very obese, wears round hat, long coat, tasselled Hessian boots, and holds a cane in his gloved hand."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image. and Leaf 31 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 1801 by Dighton, Charg. Cross
Subject (Topic):
Obesity and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A gloomy Day taken on the Steyne at Brighton / [graphic]

8.
A hero of the turf & his agent [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1806]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 21. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A tall man in fashionable riding-dress stands in profile to the left, talking to a jockey; he holds a notebook and pencil in gloved hands. He wears a top-hat with deeply curved brim, voluminous swathed neckcloth and shirt-frill, single-breasted coat, with breeches and top-boots like those of the jockey. The latter wears a white jacket with pink sleeves and cap, and holds riding-whip and papers."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Hero of the turf and his agent
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 21 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., 1 print : etching with stipple on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 27.5 x 19.9 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm., and Figures identified as "Captn. Mellish & Buckle" in pencil below plate mark.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Mellish, Henry Francis, 1782-1817 and Buckle, Francis, 1766-1832
Subject (Topic):
Jockeys and Riding habits
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A hero of the turf & his agent [graphic]

9.
A lawyer & his client [graphic].

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 1812.
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 60. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A stout lawyer puts his left arm across the shoulders of a lean and distraught client, gripping him with a sinister show of affection, while he scrutinizes his face with the calculating smile of false friendship. He takes a sheaf of 'One' pound notes from his victim's hand. The lawyer is fashionably dressed; a brief-bag is slung from his arm. The client wears old-fashioned dress; his shoes are distended by bunions."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Lawyer and his client
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Law -- Brief bag -- Bunions -- Lawyers and clients., Leaf 60 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 27.4 x 21.2 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Dighton, Spring Gardens
Subject (Topic):
Lawyers, Bags, and Money
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A lawyer & his client [graphic].

10.
A lawyer and his agent [graphic]

Published / Created:
pub. Jany. 27, 1793.
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A lawyer (half length) is seated in an arm-chair holding a legal document headed 'Middlesex to Wit'. Before him on a table is a bundle of papers. He holds a pen in his mouth, his head is turned to the right and in profile, meditating with a fixed and sinister stare. Behind his shoulder is the Devil (left), who stretches his arm behind the lawyer's back, holding his right arm."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Day of publication in imprint may be "21" instead of "27"; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Reference to Middlesex., Leaf 61 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., 1 print : etching and stipple engraving on laid paper, hand-colored ; circular image 14.9 cm, plate mark 24.4 x 20.6 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm., and Watermark, trimmed: [E]dmeads 1808.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Devil and Lawyers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A lawyer and his agent [graphic]