"'The Marriage Settlement' (after the painting by Hogarth in National Gallery); a grand interior where Earl Squander and a city merchant arrange the marriage of their son and daughter; the extravagantly dressed young man looks at his reflection in a glass while his future bride listens to the lawyer's soft words; through the window is a view of a palatial house under construction."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Marriage settlement
Description:
Title from British Museum online catalogue., Title engraved below image., "Size of picture ft. 3 by 2 ft. in. 4.", Copy of: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3, no. 2692., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 158., and Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (1st ed.), no. 228.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 4, 1795 by J. & J. Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside, & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall-Mall, London
Plate [117] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; Mary kneeling at left with rosary in hand before the executioner's block, being blindfolded by a guard, the executioner raising his axe, watching her from right; grieving figure behind at left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Mary Queen of Scots previous to her execution
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [117] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 and Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587,
Subject (Topic):
Death and burial, Executions, Executioners, and Axes
Plate [79] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Chapter title-page to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; Edward V and Duke of York dead and lying in the centre, their heads to left; Duke of Gloucester and another man putting a cover over the boys' bodies; headpiece with plaque below with chapter reference and contents' list."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Murder of Edward the Fifth and of the Duke of York
Description:
Title from text above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., and Plate [79] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Edward V, King of England, 1470-1483,, Richard, Duke of York, 1472-1483,, and Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485,
"The Prince of Wales stands full-face, in shirt and nightcap, his back to the bridal bed (right) in which the Princess lies with an expression of smiling expectancy. The Prince stands dismayed, with his right fingers to his mouth. On a table beside him (left) are two (?) mustard-pots and a bottle of 'Cantharides'. On the wall showing between the curtains of the bed is a picture of Leda and the swan. The bed is ornate with fringed curtains, and the Prince of Wales' feathers and motto at the head. Her stockings, shoes, a garter, and a garment draped over a chair are beside the Princess; the Prince's clothes lie at his feet."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Publisher's advertisement following imprint: who has just fitted up his exhibition in an entire novel stile, admittance one shilling., Temporary local subject terms: Furnishings: bed curtains -- Pictures amplifying subject: Leda and the swan -- Medicinal: cantharides potion -- Prince of Wales's marriage, 8 April 1795., Watermark: Strasburg lily with initials GR and date 1794 below., and Printseller's stamp in lower right corner: S.W.F.
Publisher:
Pub. April 15, 1795, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821
Subject (Topic):
Marriage, Allegorical prints, Bedrooms, Canopy beds, Interiors, and Sleepwear
Plate [39] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"John presented to his brother by their mother Eleanor, the Prince kneeling and begging for forgiveness, the King standing at his throne, pointing at his sibling with a stern expression; members of the court, including a prelate, are gathered before an arch behind; after Benjamin West (Staley 52)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Prince John's submission to Richard the First
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [39] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
John, King of England, 1167-1216,, Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199,, and Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204,
Plate [114] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; night scene with a man helping Queen Mary into a boat behind rocks, followed by two attendants who look anxiously behind, figures in pursuit on shore in the distance at right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Queen Mary's escape from Lochleven Castle
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [114] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Bust portrait of Fox in an oval frame, head turned left. Below the portrait, bordered by a draped cloth is a scene -- a representation of the opposition and a hostile account of Fox and the Holland family, in front of Westminster Hall. In the center of the scene, a statue of a headless king holding an orb stands on a rectangular pedestal inscribed with the words "Magna carta". A satyr (left) is breaking the sceptre across his knee, the king's head on the ground beside him. A man with ass's ears raises a pickaxt to strike the pedestal. To the right of the statue a dishevelled woman holds the staff and cap of liberty. Another man (popular rage) with a raised club is about to strike the statute
Alternative Title:
Right Honourable Charles James Fox
Description:
Title etched below image., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Above image: Engraved for the Carlton House magazine., and Later state, with a change in title. Cf. No. 5836 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Plate [21] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; diagram showing the recto and verso of twelve saxon coins, in frame with roundel with Pegasus below, surrounded by weapons and garland."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [21] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
On the back wall of a tavern(?) is drawn "Royal Game of the Goose" and underneath four men sit at a table with glasses and large punch bowl, smoking pipes.. The table and bowl are falling on a large man who has fallen from his chair. A woman (servant) on the right reacts with alarm at the contents of the bowl spilling on the falling man; another man behind her looks on in amusement
Description:
Title engraved below image., Numbered '146' in lower right of plate., One of the series of Laurie & Whittle drolls., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Published 24th Jany. 1795 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Fighting, Games, Pipes (Smoking), Smoking, Tables, and Taverns (Inns)
