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1.
"The feast of reason & the flow of soul", i.e., The wits of the age setting the table in a roar

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 February 1797]
Call Number:
797.02.04.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Courtenay (right), as the chairman of a tavern club, sits at the head of an oblong table, in profile to the left, smoking. He says to George Hanger, who faces him at the foot of the table: "I say, Georgey how do Things look now?" The words issue from...
Alternative Title:
Feast of reason and the flow of soul and Wits of the age setting the table in a roar
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby 4th, 1797, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Taylor, Michael Angelo, 1757-1834, and Courtenay, John, 1738-1816
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > "The feast of reason & the flow of soul", i.e., The wits of the age setting the table in a roar [graphic]

2.
A Birmingham toast as given on the 14th of July by the Revolution Society [art original].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1791]
Call Number:
Drawings G41 no. 2 Box D300
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Six men, seated and standing behind a table on which are decanters, punch-bowl, &c, drink a treasonous toast. This is given by Priestley (left) who stands in profile to the right, holding up an empty Communion dish and a brimming chalice, saying, "Th...
Description:
Title inscribed in brown ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Lindsey, Theophilus, 1723-1808, and Constitutional Society (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Toasting, Chalices, and Eating & drinking
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Birmingham toast as given on the 14th of July by the Revolution Society [art original].

3.
A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the - Revolution Society [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 July 1791]
Call Number:
791.07.23.01++ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Six men, seated and standing behind a table on which are decanters, punch-bowl, &c, drink a treasonous toast. This is given by Priestley (left) who stands in profile to the right, holding up an empty Communion dish and a brimming chalice, saying, "Th...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 23d, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Lindsey, Theophilus, 1723-1808
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the - Revolution Society [graphic].

4.
A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the - Revolution Society [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 July 1791]
Call Number:
791.07.23.01++ Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Six men, seated and standing behind a table on which are decanters, punch-bowl, &c, drink a treasonous toast. This is given by Priestley (left) who stands in profile to the right, holding up an empty Communion dish and a brimming chalice, saying, "Th...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 23d, 1791, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Lindsey, Theophilus, 1723-1808
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the - Revolution Society [graphic].

5.
A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1806]
Call Number:
806.03.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George III, in back view, seated at a writing-table, tries to fend off members of the new Ministry who beset him with conflicting plans and proposals. He exclaims "What, What, What! [his habitual phrase] all Wrong! all Wrong." On his right Fox is sea...
Alternative Title:
Principles of democracy too prevalent
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. March, 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

6.
A friendly visit to the dramatic manufactory, or, Preparations for next season [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[6 February 1804]
Call Number:
804.02.06.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Sheridan (l.) sits in an arm-chair at his writing-table, pen in hand. He slouches forward, peering at a large playbill in his left hand. 'Tom Hickathrift \ and the \ Giants \ a new Growlo Drama \ with \ Wittington \ and his \ Cat \ a Pur-letta \ in w...
Alternative Title:
Preparations for next season
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby. 6th, 1804 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
Dogs and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A friendly visit to the dramatic manufactory, or, Preparations for next season [graphic].

7.
A great stream from a petty fountain, or, John Bull swamped in the flood of new-taxes cormorants

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[May 1806]
Call Number:
806.05.00.09+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A torrent of taxes gushes from the mouth of Lord Henry Petty, chancellor of the exchequer, emptying into the "Unfathomable Sea of Taxation" in which John Bull is drowning in full view of greedy cormorants representing members of the Grenville ministry...
Alternative Title:
John Bull swamped in the flood of new taxes
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, and Adair, Robert, Sir, 1763-1855
Subject (Topic):
Taxes, John Bull (Symbolic character), Fountains, Cormorants, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A great stream from a petty fountain, or, John Bull swamped in the flood of new-taxes cormorants fishing in the stream. [graphic]

8.
A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 March 1807]
Call Number:
807.03.23.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
George III stands before his throne, face hidden behind a pillar, his sceptre raised over head ready to strike Grenville as his kicks him. Other members of the ministry flee in confusion and terror, some rubbing their posteriors to show that they too...
Alternative Title:
Emancipation of all the talents
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 23 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Erskine, James Francis, 1743-1806, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
Anti-Catholicism, Catholic emancipation, Politics and government, Fools & jesters, and Thrones
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents [graphic].

9.
A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents! [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before 23 March 1807]
Call Number:
Folio 75 W87 807 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George III (l.), just risen from the throne, kicks Grenville from the presence, holding him by the pigtail, and raising the sceptre to smite. Other members of the Ministry flee in confusion, their gestures showing that they also have been kicked. The...
Alternative Title:
Emancipation of all the talents!
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg?
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Erskine, James Francis, 1743-1806, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Windham, William, 1750-1810, and Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents! [graphic].

10.
A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 January 1789]
Call Number:
789.01.12.01.1+ Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 47. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fox (right) has just fired a musket at the British Lion (left), who lies beneath a cushion on which are the crown and sceptre; in his paws is a large scroll: 'The Rights of the People'. Fox takes deliberate aim, resting his musket on the back of his ...
Alternative Title:
Misfire at the Constitution
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publ. 12th Jany. 1789 by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):
Regency, Crowns, Horses, Rifles, Scepters, Slogans, National emblems, British, and Hanoverian
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

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