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1.
Anacreontick's in full song [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 December 1801]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 10
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Eight elderly topers with pipes and glasses surround a small oblong table, on which are punch-bowl, wine-glasses, tobacco, &c. All are much caricatured; some sing, a parson sleeps, a dog howls. The room is lit by a chandelier; a bracket-clock points to 3.40, on it is carved a Bacchanalian figure of Time astride a cask. A bust portrait of Anacreon holding pen and paper is on the wall (left)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., One line of quoted text above image: "Whilst, snug in our club-room, we jovially 'twine the myrtle of Wenus with Bacchus's wine.", Watermark: Turkey Mills J. Whatman., and Mounted on leaf 62 of volume 10 of 12.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 1st, 1801, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Anacreon,
Subject (Topic):
Anacreontea, Clergy, Chandeliers, Clocks & watches, Dogs, Eating & drinking, Intoxication, Pictures, Pipes (Smoking), Supernatural beings, Tobacco, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Anacreontick's in full song [graphic]

2.
Anacreontick's in full song [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 December 1801]
Call Number:
801.12.01.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Eight elderly topers with pipes and glasses surround a small oblong table, on which are punch-bowl, wine-glasses, tobacco, &c. All are much caricatured; some sing, a parson sleeps, a dog howls. The room is lit by a chandelier; a bracket-clock points to 3.40, on it is carved a Bacchanalian figure of Time astride a cask. A bust portrait of Anacreon holding pen and paper is on the wall (left)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., One line of quoted text above image: "Whilst, snug in our club-room, we jovially 'twine the myrtle of Wenus with Bacchus's wine.", Numbered in black ink lower right in an unknown hand: 505. Remnants of former blue mounting on verso., and 1 print : etching and aquatint on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.5 x 31.4 cm, on sheet 32.9 x 34.9 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 1st, 1801, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Anacreon,
Subject (Topic):
Anacreontea, Clergy, Chandeliers, Clocks & watches, Dogs, Eating & drinking, Intoxication, Pictures, Pipes (Smoking), Supernatural beings, Tobacco, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Anacreontick's in full song [graphic]

3.
Aristodemus, being elected King of Crete, is crowned by the venerable sages [graphic]

Creator:
Walker, William, 1729-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
1 March 1777.
Call Number:
777.03.01.01
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A crown is being placed on the head of Aristodemus (center) as he is surrounded by soldiers and sages
Description:
Title engraved below image. and Mounted to 31.8 x 25.4 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd by G. Kearsly, No. 46 Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Coronations and Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Aristodemus, being elected King of Crete, is crowned by the venerable sages [graphic]

4.
Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

Creator:
Smith, Gabriel, 1724-1783, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1756]
Call Number:
756.00.00.99+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Samuel Foote in character; whole length, standing, wearing the latest 'French' fashions, including large fur muff, wig with pointed sides, mis-matched tights, and coat with over-sized cuffs; his outfit is scrutinized by two English gentlemen to the right; two men in background, one preparing a hat, bending over a dressing table with mirror."--British Museum online catalogue and On the back wall are two large framed pictures, both with scenes from mythology. On the left, Apollo with bow and arrow pursues Daphne who has begun the turn into a laurel tree. On the right, Leda and the swan
Alternative Title:
Buck metamorphosed and Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris
Description:
Title engraved below image., Date of publication based on the first performance of The Englishman returned from Paris, which premiered at Covent Garden Theatre in 1756., Probably published no later than 1760, when Robert Withy began trading on his own from a Cornhill address. His partnership with John Ryall, at the Fleet Street address listed here, is documented by prints and trade cards in the British Museum from the 1750s. See British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., For a probable reissue of this plate, published by C. Sheppard in the 1790s, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: K,60.14., Cf. Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, v. 2, page 231, no. 15., and Mounted to 37 x 27 cm.
Publisher:
Printed for John Ryall & Robt. Withy, at Hogarth's Head in Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777. and Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Actors, British, Clothing & dress, Comedies, Muffs, Dressing tables, Paintings, Supernatural beings, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Buck metamorphos'd, or, Mr. Foote in the character of the Englishman return'd from Paris [graphic]

5.
Demonology & witchcraft. [graphic] / No. 2

Creator:
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1830]
Call Number:
830.00.00.153+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Nine designs with imps, demons, witches, insects, and other animals performing human activities like painting, playing music, etc
Alternative Title:
Demonology and witchcraft. No. 2
Description:
Title from text above images., Date of publication from description in the British Museum online catalogue of another print in the series., and Nine designs on one plate.
Publisher:
Published by Charles Tilt, 86, Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Animals in human situations, Demons, Easels, Insects, Painters (Artists), Supernatural beings, and Witches
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Demonology & witchcraft. [graphic] / No. 2

6.
Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May the 1, 1821.
Call Number:
821.05.01.05
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Caricature of a coat of arms for Queen Caroline and Bergami with the central figure with a satyr's face, a hat "Caroline Bergami gratia -- Half a crown", and white robes richly decorated with scenes from their life on an escutcheon with Chastity and Innocence as supporters, all surrounded by rich red robes lined with ermine. The scenes include: Adam and Eve, two heads peeping from a tent, a scene with Bergami kneeling before the Queen leaning in to kiss, a plump Queen jumping up like a jack-in-the box, the two in costume dancing, the Queen riding an ass. Other suggestive decorative details include ostrich plumes, ribbons with medals engraved "Night of the Dunghill" (Bergami) and Knight of the Thistle with a shield "The Times ... Lies ... Bribery". At the base, Knight of the Bath with a scene with Bergami reaching towards the Queen in her bath above a medallion "Knight of St. Columbine and Penance" surrounded by a banner "My fancy's so free, I rove like a bee."
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum online catalogue., Later state, with publication line corrected. For an earlier state with the day of publication etched twice, see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 75 H89 821., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Coats of Arms, and Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens. [graphic]

7.
Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 1st 1 [sic], 1821.
Call Number:
821.05.01.06
Collection Title:
Page 2. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Caricature of a coat of arms for Queen Caroline and Bergami with the central figure with a satyr's face, a hat "Caroline Bergami gratia -- Half a crown", and white robes richly decorated with scenes from their life on an escutcheon with Chastity and Innocence as supporters, all surrounded by rich red robes lined with ermine. The scenes include: Adam and Eve, two heads peeping from a tent, a scene with Bergami kneeling before the Queen leaning in to kiss, a plump Queen jumping up like a jack-in-the box, the two in costume dancing, the Queen riding an ass. Other suggestive decorative details include ostrich plumes, ribbons with medals engraved "Night of the Dunghill" (Bergami) and Knight of the Thistle with a shield "The Times ... Lies ... Bribery". At the base, Knight of the Bath with a scene with Bergami reaching towards the Queen in her bath above a medallion "Knight of St. Columbine and Penance" surrounded by a banner "My fancy's so free, I rove like a bee."
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum online catalogue., Early state, with day of publication etched twice in imprint statement. For a later state with "1st" altered to "the", see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 821.05.01.05., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 26.5 x 21.7 cm.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Coats of Arms, and Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens. [graphic]

8.
Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 1st 1 [sic], 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 2. George Humphrey shop album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Caricature of a coat of arms for Queen Caroline and Bergami with the central figure with a satyr's face, a hat "Caroline Bergami gratia -- Half a crown", and white robes richly decorated with scenes from their life on an escutcheon with Chastity and Innocence as supporters, all surrounded by rich red robes lined with ermine. The scenes include: Adam and Eve, two heads peeping from a tent, a scene with Bergami kneeling before the Queen leaning in to kiss, a plump Queen jumping up like a jack-in-the box, the two in costume dancing, the Queen riding an ass. Other suggestive decorative details include ostrich plumes, ribbons with medals engraved "Night of the Dunghill" (Bergami) and Knight of the Thistle with a shield "The Times ... Lies ... Bribery". At the base, Knight of the Bath with a scene with Bergami reaching towards the Queen in her bath above a medallion "Knight of St. Columbine and Penance" surrounded by a banner "My fancy's so free, I rove like a bee."
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum online catalogue., Early state, with day of publication etched twice in imprint statement. For a later state with "1st" altered to "the", see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 821.05.01.05., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Mounted on page 2 of: George Humphrey shop album.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Coats of Arms, and Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens. [graphic]

9.
Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens

Creator:
Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, printmaker
Published / Created:
May the 1, 1821.
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Caricature of a coat of arms for Queen Caroline and Bergami with the central figure with a satyr's face, a hat "Caroline Bergami gratia -- Half a crown", and white robes richly decorated with scenes from their life on an escutcheon with Chastity and Innocence as supporters, all surrounded by rich red robes lined with ermine. The scenes include: Adam and Eve, two heads peeping from a tent, a scene with Bergami kneeling before the Queen leaning in to kiss, a plump Queen jumping up like a jack-in-the box, the two in costume dancing, the Queen riding an ass. Other suggestive decorative details include ostrich plumes, ribbons with medals engraved "Night of the Dunghill" (Bergami) and Knight of the Thistle with a shield "The Times ... Lies ... Bribery". At the base, Knight of the Bath with a scene with Bergami reaching towards the Queen in her bath above a medallion "Knight of St. Columbine and Penance" surrounded by a banner "My fancy's so free, I rove like a bee."
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum online catalogue., Later state, with publication line corrected. For an earlier state with the day of publication etched twice, see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 75 H89 821., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., 1 print : etching ; plate mark 27.4 x 22.7 cm, on sheet 27.7 x 22.9 cm., Printed on wove paper; hand-colored., Mounted to 58 x 39 cm., Mounted (with one other print) on leaf 69 in volume 2 of the W.E. Gladstone collection of caricatures and broadsides surrounding the "Queen Caroline Affair.", and Figures of "Bergami" and "Ald. Wood" identified in ink below image; date "1 May 1821" written in lower right corner.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821 and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Coats of Arms, and Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Design for a new coat of arms dedicated to Mothers Wood, Windsor & Co. & all the fancy queens. [graphic]

10.
Imps [graphic]

Creator:
Newton, Richard, 1777-1798, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
Novemr. 25, 1796.
Call Number:
796.11.25.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A depiction, in three rows, of some 20 fanciful designs for spritely demons, ranging from the buxom to the bizarre, probably meant to mock the contemporary early-Romantic interest in 'fairy painting' by such artists as Henry Fuseli (1774-1825) and William Blake (1757-1827), especially their well-known interpretations of Shakespeares A Midsummer Night's Dream and Fuseli's highly sexualized depictions of nightmares
Description:
Title etched at bottom of plate., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Formerly mounted on blue sheet, with residue remaining.
Publisher:
Pub. by W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street
Subject (Name):
Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825 and Blake, William, 1757-1827
Subject (Topic):
Supernatural beings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Imps [graphic]

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