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1.
A militia meeting [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[2 January 1773]
Call Number:
Bunbury 773.01.02.02.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire showing three men all with caricatured faces stand in front of two men, one of whom is obese and points to them, sit at a table. Behind them pinned to the wall are a map and portrait. Two dogs, one large and black and the other small and white, raise their paws at each other
Description:
Title from text below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Later state, with slight alterations to the design. For an earlier state with less drypoint shading, see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: Bunbury 773.01.02.02.1+., Temporary local subject terms: Pictures amplifying subject., and Watermark: L.V.G.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, 2d Jany. 1773, by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, Dogs, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A militia meeting [graphic]

2.
A militia meeting [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[2 January 1773]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 61. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire showing three men all with caricatured faces stand in front of two men, one of whom is obese and points to them, sit at a table. Behind them pinned to the wall are a map and portrait. Two dogs, one large and black and the other small and white, raise their paws at each other
Description:
Title from text below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Early state, before additional drypoint shading added. For a later state, see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: Bunbury 773.01.02.02.2+., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Military: Militia., and Mounted on page 61 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, 2d Jany. 1773, by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, Dogs, and Maps
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A militia meeting [graphic]

3.
Artillery duty [graphic].

Published / Created:
Decr. 1, 1773.
Call Number:
773.12.01.01
Collection Title:
Leaf 45. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two macaronies in military uniforms stand under a huge parasol; the very tall soldier towers over the other, an officer
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "23" in upper right corner., and Watermark: Strasburg bend with initials L V G below.
Publisher:
Pubd. by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Military officers, Military uniforms, Umbrellas, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Artillery duty [graphic].

4.
Artillery duty [graphic].

Published / Created:
Decr. 1, 1773.
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 45. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two macaronies in military uniforms stand under a huge parasol; the very tall soldier towers over the other, an officer
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "23" in upper right corner., Second of two plates on leaf 45., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 24.8 x 17.7 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Military officers, Military uniforms, Umbrellas, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Artillery duty [graphic].

5.
Refin'd taste [graphic]

Published / Created:
[approximately May 1773]
Call Number:
773.05.00.02
Collection Title:
Leaf 44. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A civilian (right) standing in profile to the left gazes through a glass at a tall and bulky soldier in uniform (left) who stands in back view, turning his head in profile to the right towards the civilian. The civilian is fashionably dressed wearing a bag-wig and sword, a cane under his arm. The soldier wears jack-boots and holds a long sword under his arm."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Alternative Title:
Refined taste
Description:
Title etched below image., Publisher and date of publication from description of reissue published by R. Sayer; see no. 5173 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Four lines of verse in two columns below title: Eternal Infamy, that Wretch Confound, Who Planted first this Vice on English Ground, A Crime that spite of Sense & Nature reigns, And Poisons Genial Love & Manhood stains. Vide Rod. Random (i.e., Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett)., and Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "6" in upper right corner.
Publisher:
M. Darly
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Soldiers, Daggers & swords, Military uniforms, and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Refin'd taste [graphic]

6.
Refin'd taste [graphic]

Published / Created:
[approximately May 1773]
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 44. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A civilian (right) standing in profile to the left gazes through a glass at a tall and bulky soldier in uniform (left) who stands in back view, turning his head in profile to the right towards the civilian. The civilian is fashionably dressed wearing a bag-wig and sword, a cane under his arm. The soldier wears jack-boots and holds a long sword under his arm."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Alternative Title:
Refined taste
Description:
Title etched below image., Publisher and date of publication from description of reissue published by R. Sayer; see no. 5173 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Four lines of verse in two columns below title: Eternal Infamy, that Wretch Confound, Who Planted first this Vice on English Ground, A Crime that spite of Sense & Nature reigns, And Poisons Genial Love & Manhood stains. Vide Rod. Random (i.e., Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett)., Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "6" in upper right corner., Second of two plates on leaf 44., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17.8 x 25 cm, on sheet 44.4 x 27.5 cm.
Publisher:
M. Darly
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Soldiers, Daggers & swords, Military uniforms, and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Refin'd taste [graphic]

7.
Seapoys of the 3d Battalion at Bombay. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[22 October 1773]
Call Number:
773.10.22.1.2
Collection Title:
Leaf 51. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Front and back figures of an East Indian soldier in uniform, holding a bayoneted musket
Description:
Title etched below image., Another state, with plate number changed from '15' to '16.' See Library of Congress, call no. PC 3 - 1773 - Seapoys - of the 3d battalion (A size) [P&P]., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "16" in upper right corner., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Military: East India -- Seapoy's uniform., and Watermark: Strasburg lily.
Publisher:
Pubd. accorg. to act, Octr. 22, 1773, by MDarly, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, Indian, Rifles, and Bayonets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Seapoys of the 3d Battalion at Bombay. [graphic]

8.
Seapoys of the 3d Battalion at Bombay. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[22 October 1773]
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 51. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Front and back figures of an East Indian soldier in uniform, holding a bayoneted musket
Description:
Title etched below image., Another state, with plate number changed from '15' to '16.' See Library of Congress, call no. PC 3 - 1773 - Seapoys - of the 3d battalion (A size) [P&P]., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., Plate numbered "V. 2" in upper left corner and "16" in upper right corner., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Military: East India -- Seapoy's uniform., First of two plates on leaf 51., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 24.6 x 17.4 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. accorg. to act, Octr. 22, 1773, by MDarly, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, Indian, Rifles, and Bayonets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Seapoys of the 3d Battalion at Bombay. [graphic]

9.
The damnation of Obadiah [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
[30 January 1773]
Call Number:
Bunbury 773.01.30.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Dr. Slop, short and fat, seated in an arm-chair (centre) holding in his left hand the book containing the form of excommunication, points with his right at Obadiah who is disappearing (left), one leg and his back alone being visible. A handkerchief hangs over the doctor's cut right thumb. Behind him on the left stands Mr. Shandy, in dressing-gown and night-cap, smoking a long pipe, he is frowning and holds out his left hand in protest at the doctor's curses. Uncle Toby, his crutch under his left arm, stands on the right. pointing with his left hand at a map of Flanders which hangs on the wall over Dr. Slop's head. He turns to speak to Corporal Trim, who stands (right) at attention in profile to the left holding a long broom."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Text below title: Vide Tris. Shandy, vol. 2d., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Four lines of prose below image, two on either side of title: "May all the angels & archangels, principalities and powers, & all the heavenly armies curse & damn him ...", One of a series of prints illustrating Laurence Sterne's novel Tristram Shandy., Temporary local subject terms: Maps: Flanders -- Male costume: Dressing gown and night cap -- Male headdress: Pig-tail -- Furniture: Ladder-back chairs -- Household utensils -- Dr. Slop., and Watermark: L.V.G.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, 30th Jany. 1773, by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):
Illustrations, Military uniforms, British, Physicians, Servants, Maps, Chairs, and Brooms & brushes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The damnation of Obadiah [graphic]

10.
The military contrast [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 May 1773]
Call Number:
773.05.01.14.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Spying glasses -- Veterans -- Eye patches., Watermark: Strasburg bend (partially trimmed) with initials L V G below., and Mounted to 27 x 32 cm.
Publisher:
Pub May 1, 1773, by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Amputees, Dandies, British, Military uniforms, and Peg legs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The military contrast [graphic].