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1.
"Patience on a monument" engrav'd from a modern antique in the possession of the General. [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 September 1791]
Call Number:
791.09.19.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The design simulates a pyramidal monument in bas relief against a stone wall, supported on short Corinthian pilasters between which is an inscription. On the face of the pyramid Lady Cecilia Johnston, is seated in profile to the right on a round clos...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 19th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Johnston, Henrietta Cecilia, Lady, 1727-1817 and Johnston, James Lesslie, 1697 or 1698-1789.
Subject (Topic):
Defecation, Monuments & memorials, Putti, and Skull & crossbones
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > "Patience on a monument" engrav'd from a modern antique in the possession of the General. [graphic]

2.
"Patience on a monument" engrav'd from a modern antique in the possession of the General. [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[19 September 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The design simulates a pyramidal monument in bas relief against a stone wall, supported on short Corinthian pilasters between which is an inscription. On the face of the pyramid Lady Cecilia Johnston, is seated in profile to the right on a round clos...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Septr. 19th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Johnston, Henrietta Cecilia, Lady, 1727-1817 and Johnston, James Lesslie, 1697 or 1698-1789.
Subject (Topic):
Defecation, Monuments & memorials, Putti, and Skull & crossbones
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "Patience on a monument" engrav'd from a modern antique in the possession of the General. [graphic]

3.
"The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 April 1791]
Call Number:
791.04.08.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Recording Angel sits full face in the upper part of the design, writing at a long scroll, which rests on a small but very solid rectangular table supported on billowing clouds. He is a sulky-faced naked child, with wide-spread wings and wearing a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 8th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Peters, Matthew William, 1741 or 1742-1814.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Putti, and Scrolls (Visual works)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > "The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and the recording angel as he "wrote it down dropt a tear upon the word and blotted it out for ever". [graphic]

4.
"The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 April 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Recording Angel sits full face in the upper part of the design, writing at a long scroll, which rests on a small but very solid rectangular table supported on billowing clouds. He is a sulky-faced naked child, with wide-spread wings and wearing a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 8th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Peters, Matthew William, 1741 or 1742-1814.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Putti, and Scrolls (Visual works)
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and the recording angel as he "wrote it down dropt a tear upon the word and blotted it out for ever". [graphic]

5.
"The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[8 April 1791]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Recording Angel sits full face in the upper part of the design, writing at a long scroll, which rests on a small but very solid rectangular table supported on billowing clouds. He is a sulky-faced naked child, with wide-spread wings and wearing a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 8th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Peters, Matthew William, 1741 or 1742-1814.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Putti, and Scrolls (Visual works)
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "The accusing spirit which flew up to heavens chancery with the oath blush'd as he gave it in, and the recording angel as he "wrote it down dropt a tear upon the word and blotted it out for ever". [graphic]

6.
A private address, or, Address to the Sun [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 October 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 38. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Probably based on G. Cruikshank's 'Boney's Meditations . . .', British Museum Satires No. 12593 (1815), an adaptation of Gillray's 'Gloria Mundi', British Museum Satires No. 6012. The place of Napoleon is taken by George IV (right) who stands on the ...
Alternative Title:
Address to the Sun
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Oct. 20, 1820, by S.W. Fores, 41 Picadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, and Quentin, Georgina
Subject (Topic):
Globes, Sun, Putti, Ribbons, and Adultery
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A private address, or, Address to the Sun [graphic].

7.
A private address, or, Address to the Sun [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 October 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 38. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Probably based on G. Cruikshank's 'Boney's Meditations . . .', British Museum Satires No. 12593 (1815), an adaptation of Gillray's 'Gloria Mundi', British Museum Satires No. 6012. The place of Napoleon is taken by George IV (right) who stands on the ...
Alternative Title:
Address to the Sun
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Oct. 20, 1820, by S.W. Fores, 41 Picadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, and Quentin, Georgina
Subject (Topic):
Globes, Sun, Putti, Ribbons, and Adultery
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A private address, or, Address to the Sun [graphic].

8.
Bacchus et Ariadne

Creator:
Lens, Bernard, 1659-1725, printmaker
Published / Created:
[between 1680 and 1725]
Call Number:
680.00.00.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the left Bacchus stands wearing a pelt across his torso; his crown is made of grape leaves which also adorn his staff. In his left hand he holds out a crown towards Ariadne who reclines under a tree partially draped with a cloth, her eyes turned to...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
J. Smith
Subject (Name):
Dionysus (Greek deity), and Ariadne (Greek mythological character),
Subject (Topic):
Supernatural beings, Putti, and Crowns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bacchus et Ariadne

9.
Byrsa Londinensis vulgo the Royal Exchange [graphic]

Creator:
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior view of the Royal Exchange, showing three sides, a tower rising in background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of plate, within a banner held by a putto in the sky.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Exchange (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Stock exchanges and Putti
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Byrsa Londinensis vulgo the Royal Exchange [graphic]

10.
Coins of Mary and her two hvsbands [graphic]

Creator:
Walker, J. G., printmaker
Published / Created:
1 March 1805.
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [119] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; diagram showing the rectos and versos of ten coins, on a decorative plaque surmounted by a cherub holding a shield with unicorn and tree behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Coins of Mary and her two husbands
Description:
Title from text within image.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587.
Subject (Topic):
Coins, British, Putti, and Unicorns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Coins of Mary and her two hvsbands [graphic]

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