Extent of Digitization: Unspecified / Subject Heading: Courtesans / Subject (Topic): Doors & doorways

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:: [1 March 1812]
Call Number:: Print00266
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Two handsome young courtesans coax an enormously obese and carbuncled 'cit' towards the door of a bagnio (right). One (right) takes him by the wrist, throwing back a cloak to reveal her charms; he leers hideously at her. The other takes him by the shoulders and chin. Above the door are the words 'Warm Bath'. A placard beside it: 'Restorative Drops -Old Age Debility of ever so long standing quickly restored to Youth and Vigour - Prepar'd & Sold by the . . .' They are under an archway inscribed 'Bagnio Court' in an arcade, suggesting Covent Garden."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., "Price one shilling coloured.", Plate numbered "146" in upper right corner., and The exposed breasts of the women in the image have been covered with cross-hatched lines in sepia ink.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 1st, 1812, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):: Prostitution, Baths, Warm, Courtesans, Public baths, Doors & doorways, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Catching an elephant [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:: [25 February 1809]
Call Number:: 809.02.25.03
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Mrs. Clarke stands in the lobby of the House of Commons, a section of which is seen through the partly open door: the corner of three tiers of empty benches and the gallery, with a strip of the Speaker's chair, showing his right elbow. She is directed to the right, with head turned to the spectator. She wears a plain blue pelisse over a white dress, a straw bonnet with lace drapery which she raises from her face. In her dropped right hand she holds a huge (?) chinchilla muff. She is elegant, alluring, and assured."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image. and Watermark: J. Whatman 1805.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 25, 1809, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Clarke, Mary Anne, 1776?-1852, and Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,
Subject (Topic):: Courtesans, Muffs, and Doors & doorways
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. M.A. Clarke [graphic]

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:: [1 May 1811]
Call Number:: Print10027
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A handsome well-dressed young courtesan leads the way out of a room, her left hand on the door-handle, her right held behind her to take the guineas which an aged and decrepit old rake gives her with a leer. A handsome well-furnished room is indicated. Above the chimney-piece is a heavily-framed picture of Danaë catching the shower of gold (cf. British Museum Satires No. 9813)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Female physician in full practice
Description:: Title etched below image. and Plate numbered "72" in upper right corner.
Publisher:: Pubd. May 1st, 1811, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Topic):: Prostitution, Courtesans, Coins, Older people, Lust, Interiors, Doors & doorways, and Fireplaces
Found in:: Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Touch for touch, or, A female physician in full practice [graphic]

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