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1.
(Slight sketch of the) general ground plott of the gothic mansion, and the grounds adjacent, at

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1790 and 1797]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Detailed plan of the grounds, buildings, and gardens at Strawberry Hill, as viewed from above. The boundaries of Horace Walpole's property are delineated with a red dotted line, and the roads and properties immediately adjacent are shown. Some feature...
Description:
Titled by the artist in ink at bottom of sheet.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Estates, and Site plans
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > (Slight sketch of the) general ground plott of the gothic mansion, and the grounds adjacent, at Strawberry-Hill [art original].

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].

4.
A catalogue of the pictures, sculptures, designs in architecture, models, drawings, prints, &c

Creator:
Society of Artists of Great Britain
Published / Created:
1768]
Call Number:
49 3885.2 v.1
Collection Title:
Multi-title collection including A catalogue of the pictures, sculptures, models, designs in
Image Count:
1
Description:
Final page blank.
Publisher:
s.n.
Subject (Name):
Society of Artists of Great Britain
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A catalogue of the pictures, sculptures, designs in architecture, models, drawings, prints, &c. : which the Society of Artists of Great-Britain have the honour to exhibibit [sic] to His Majesty the King of Denmark at their room in Spring-Garden, September the thirtieth 1768

5.
A criminal of the name of Hog claiming relationship to Lord Justice Bacon [art original].

Published / Created:
[1796?]
Call Number:
Drawings Un58 no. 58 Box D165
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A courtroom scene with solicitors and jury snickering and laughing in response to a witty pun the judge offered following the defendent's plea for mercy. The criminal on trial in the far right is dishevled and dressed in the style of a sailor. The jud...
Description:
Title from pen and ink caption inscribed below image.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Topic):
Courtrooms, Criminals, Judges, Judicial proceedings, and Lawyers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A criminal of the name of Hog claiming relationship to Lord Justice Bacon [art original].

6.
A description of Strawberry Hill [art original]

Creator:
Edwards, Edward, 1738-1806, artist
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawn frontispiece to A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole ... at Strawberry-Hill ... . A structure of Gothic design is depicted, with the abridged title of the book at its center. Alcoves in the structure hold statues on either side of ti...
Description:
Title written in ink and gold paint at center of design.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A description of Strawberry Hill [art original]

7.
A messenger to the moon [art original].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1783]
Call Number:
Drawings Un58 no. 88 Box D207
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A witch flying to the left on a broomstick and suckling a cat, discharges a blast of "inflammable air" towards a large sphere suspended midair behind her. A spectator standing below holds a torch to the stream of air and says, "How blue it burns!" An...
Description:
Title from inscription in black ink in the artist's hand above image.
Subject (Topic):
Antiquarians, Balloons (Aircraft), Witches, and Spectators
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A messenger to the moon [art original].

8.
A scene in a pantomime entertainment lately exhibited. Second edition with additions. [art original]

Creator:
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. November 1768]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A tracing of an etching that reproduces in a general way the design of "A scene of a pantamime entertainment lately exhibitied (British Museum satire no. 4220) with some additions and variations
Description:
Title below image.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in a pantomime entertainment lately exhibited. Second edition with additions. [art original]

9.
A view of St. Austin's Monastary [art original].

Published / Created:
1755.
Call Number:
Folio 33 2 Copy 11
Collection Title:
Opposite page 100. Journey into England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of the ruins, probably St. Austin's Abbey in Canterbury. A man, a woman, and a child are seen in the foreground
Alternative Title:
View of St. Austin's Monastery
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Topic):
Ruins
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of St. Austin's Monastary [art original].

10.
A.B. The charmers of the age [art original].

Creator:
Steevens, George, 1736-1800, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1742 and 1799]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A tracing by George Steevens of a print by Willaim Hogarth: Theatre stage with two dancers; on the left a woman (La Barbarina) jumps with her legs apart and on the right a man (George Desnoyer) stands with his legs together; on either side a chorus, ...
Alternative Title:
Charmers of the age
Description:
Title from item.
Subject (Name):
Campanini, Barberina, 1721-1799 and Desnoyer, George, approximately 1700-1764
Subject (Topic):
Dancers, German, Italian, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A.B. The charmers of the age [art original].

11.
Adrian Van-Diest [art original]

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1720 and 1756?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3664.33
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of Adriaen van Diest (1655-1704), born in The Hague, immigrated to England when he was 17 and remained there, active as a landscape painter of views of England in the western parts landscapes, chiefly in the Italian manner
Description:
Drawing that was later used for an engraving published in : Anecdotes of painting in England, with some account of the principal artists / by Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Farmer, 1762, v. 3, opp. p. 129.
Subject (Name):
Diest, Adriaen van, 1655-1704,
Subject (Topic):
Artists and Dutch
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Adrian Van-Diest [art original]

12.
Alecto and her train at the gate of pandaemonuim [sic], or, The recruiting sarjeant enlisting John

Published / Created:
[approximately 1791]
Call Number:
Drawings G41 no. 3 Box D300
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Alecto, a fantastic hag, stands outside the Crown and Anchor tavern between a diminutive Sheridan (left), playing a fife, and Fox (right), a burly drummer, both wearing regimentals. She towers above them, holding a long pike surmounted by a cap of 'Li...
Alternative Title:
Recruiting sarjeant enlisting John Bull into the Revolution's Service, Alecto and her train at the gate of pandaemonium, and Alecto and her train at the gate of pandaemonuim, or, The recruiting sarjeant enlisting John Bull into the Revolution Service
Description:
Title inscribed in brown ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Revolution Society (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Drums (Musical instruments), Demons, Witches, and Fire
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Alecto and her train at the gate of pandaemonuim [sic], or, The recruiting sarjeant enlisting John Bull into the Revolution Service [art original].

13.
Alexander the 6th [art original].

Published / Created:
[not after 1806]
Call Number:
Folio 75 B935 805 folder 33 Box 3
Collection Title:
[Scrapbook of drawings].
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of Pope Alexander VI; half length, in profile to the right; wearing a red mozetta and a red zucchetto trimmed in white (the Camauro).
Description:
Title inscribed below image, in ink in a contemporary hand.
Subject (Name):
Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503,
Subject (Topic):
Popes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Alexander the 6th [art original].

14.
An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of one side of an ivory comb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Holbein Chamber at Strawberry Hill. Rows of teeth run along the upper and lower edges on the comb; a decorative motif runs along the right and left edges. In the center of the...
Alternative Title:
Ancient ivory comb, size of the original
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Combs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].

15.
An independent reply en militaire [art original].

Creator:
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1798]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 35 Box D210
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An elderly woman questions a man dressed in a curious combination of professional military uniform and shopkeeper's attire with an apron tide around his waist and a musket propped against his shoulder. The woman exclaims, "Thee looks't very genteel in...
Description:
Title from inscriptrion in black ink below image.
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Stores & shops, Commerce, Soldiers, Military uniforms, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An independent reply en militaire [art original].

16.
Belcom paint [art original]

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1720 and 1756?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3664.23
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of John van Belcamp (ca. 1610-1653), Dutch born artist who was employed in England under Abraham Van der Doort (d. 1640) as a copier of the King's paintings in the court of Charles I.
Description:
Title from inscription below image.
Subject (Name):
Belcamp, Jan van, ca. 1610-1653,
Subject (Topic):
Artists and Dutch
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Belcom paint [art original]

17.
Birkhead in Kings Vale royal sable, 3 garbs or a border argent [Arms of Derehaugh]. [art original]

Creator:
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1797]
Call Number:
49 2523
Collection Title:
Page 121.5. Description of the villa of Horace Walpole ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title of top drawing from note in Horace Walpole's hand written beside it; title of bottom drawing supplied by curator.
Subject (Topic):
Coats of arms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Birkhead in Kings Vale royal sable, 3 garbs or a border argent [Arms of Derehaugh]. [art original]

18.
Bishop Wainfleet [art original].

Published / Created:
[1742]
Call Number:
Folio 724 743 H432 Box 6 Folder 23 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Half-length, oval portrait of William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and first Headmaster of Eton, looking slightly left and wearing the mitre and robes of his office; within a decorative border and frame ending with a coat of arms. The two drawings ...
Alternative Title:
William Waynfleet Bishop of Winchester
Description:
Title from inscription on verso of drawing.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Waynflete, William, 1395?-1486,
Subject (Topic):
Bishops
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bishop Wainfleet [art original].

19.
Britannia's support of the conspirators defeated [art original].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
Published / Created:
[1789]
Call Number:
Drawings R79 no. 14 Framed, shelved in LFS Bin 70
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Prince of Wales ..., sword in hand, gallantly protects Britannia against the attack of three conspirators: Pitt raises a headsman's axe in both hands; Grafton, holding a conspirator's lantern, is about to strike her with a dagger; Richmond ... fi...
Description:
Titled by the artist in brown ink below image.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, and Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Britannia's support of the conspirators defeated [art original].

20.
Building in Lord Strafford's menagerie at Wentwork Castle Yorkshire by Mr. Bentley 1756 [art

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[not before 1756]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 45 Box 4
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Design for a Gothic building Lord Strafford's castle Wentworth in Yorkshire, with scale and measurements and notes on the design. In a letter dated 1 September 1760 Walpole wrote to Montagu: " Lord Strafford has erected the little Gothic building whic...
Description:
Title from Horace Walpole's manuscript note in ink in upper left corner.
Subject (Name):
Wentworth Castle (England)
Subject (Topic):
Architectural follies and Zoos
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Building in Lord Strafford's menagerie at Wentwork Castle Yorkshire by Mr. Bentley 1756 [art original].

21.
Cabinet at Strawberry Hill [art original]

Creator:
Edwards, Edward, 1738-1806, artist
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the inside of the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. Small paintings hang on the walls; figurines, small statues, and urns fill the niches in the walls. The rosewood cabinet, in which Horace Walpole kept enamels and miniatures, is mounted on the w...
Description:
Title written on mount below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Interiors, Galleries (Display spaces)., Cabinets (Case furniture)., Sculpture, and Urns
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Cabinet at Strawberry Hill [art original]

22.
Caligula [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Wash drawing of the small bronze bust of the Roman emperor Caligula, with silver eyes, that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The bust was unearthed in Herculaneum and was sent to Walpole after being purchased by Sir Horace...
Alternative Title:
All bronze except the pedestal. The eyes are silver
Description:
Title from block letter inscription on pedestal in image; alternative title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Caligula, Emperor of Rome, 12-41. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Sculpture
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Caligula [art original].

23.
Chimney piece in China Closet [art original]

Creator:
Edwards, Edward, 1738-1806, artist
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the chimney-piece and associated items in the China Closet at Strawberry Hill. In the niche above the chimney are the faience ewer, the green glass tumblers, and the glass salt cellars that were kept there; over the niche can be seen additi...
Description:
Title written on mount below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts and Chimneypieces
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Chimney piece in China Closet [art original]

24.
Chimney piece in Mr. Walpole's bed-chamber [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Wash drawing of the chimney-piece, designed by John Chute, that was commissioned by Horace Walpole for his bedchamber at Strawberry Hill
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts and Chimneypieces
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Chimney piece in Mr. Walpole's bed-chamber [art original].

25.
Chimney piece in Round Room [art original]

Creator:
Edwards, Edward, 1738-1806, artist
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the chimney-piece in the Round Drawing Room at Strawberry Hill, the design of which was taken from the tomb of Edward the Confessor. Two silver andirons sit inside the chimney; three large jars and two beakers, also of silver, sit on the ma...
Description:
Title written on mount below image.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Chimneypieces, Andirons, Mantels, Urns, and Vases
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Chimney piece in Round Room [art original]

26.
Cieling of the Holbein Chamber [art original]

Creator:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created:
[1751]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing depicting a large section of ceiling in the Holbein Chamber at Strawberry Hill. Trefoils and quatrefoils are included among the Gothic elements in the ornate design
Alternative Title:
Ceiling of the Holbein Chamber
Description:
Titled in Thomas Kirgate's hand above image on mounting page.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Architectural decorations & ornaments, and Ceilings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Cieling of the Holbein Chamber [art original]

27.
Club night [art original]

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist
Published / Created:
[1785]
Call Number:
Drawings B87 no. 26 Box D300
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Five men accompanied by two dogs leisurly sit around a small table in a tavern smoking long-stemmed tobacco pipes and drinking while one of their number squeezes juice and pulp from a fruit into a large punch bowl resting on the table
Description:
Title and artist's signature inscribed in the artist's hand below image.
Subject (Topic):
Taverns (Inns), Drinking vessels, Peg legs, Tobacco pipes, Leisure, and Dogs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Club night [art original]

28.
Cognizances [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 382.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of six cognizances arranged in two columns, each associated with a name of an English king below
Description:
Title written in ink above image.
Subject (Topic):
Heraldry and Emblems
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Cognizances [art original].

29.
Design for a seat at Strawberry Hill [art original]

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1754]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 33 Box 3
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two perspectives of the shell seat at Strawberry Hill: in the center a view from the front with a tree behind and to the right probably a view from the side, now torn. The seat stood at the end of a winding walk, on what was then called Wood Walk
Description:
Title inscribed by the artist in ink below design.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Seating furniture
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Design for a seat at Strawberry Hill [art original]

30.
Dia Helionora [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of the the bas-relief head in marble of Leonora d'Este, which was kept by Horace Walpole in the Little Cloister at Strawberry Hill. The portrait, in profile to the left, has the inscription "Dia Helionora" below it.
Alternative Title:
Basso relievo in Little Cloyster and Basso relievo in Little Cloister
Description:
Title from inscription in image; alternative title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Portraits and Bas-reliefs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dia Helionora [art original].

31.
Dr. Dee's conjuring stone [art original].

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing depicting a speculum of kennel-coal, in a leather case, that was supposedly used by Dr. Dee the conjurer to deceive the mob in the reign of Queen Elizabeth
Description:
Title written in ink below image on mounting page.
Subject (Name):
Dee, John, 1527-1608. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Art collections, Magical devices, and Mirrors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dr. Dee's conjuring stone [art original].

32.
Drapeau quarrè [art original].

Creator:
Tovey, J., active 1793-1801, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1793]
Call Number:
Quarto 142 793D
Collection Title:
Volume 1, page 14.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Banner on a pole with the arms of Maurice de Berkeley, 2nd Baron Berkeley: a chevron between ten crosses pattée, six in chief and four in base argent. Below the banner are six lines of verse in French with the attribution "Roll of Karlaveroc, St. 22"....
Alternative Title:
Square banner of Sir Maurice Berkeley
Description:
Title written in ink above image.
Subject (Name):
Berkeley, Maurice de Berkeley, Baron, 1271-1326.
Subject (Topic):
Banners and Coats of arms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Drapeau quarrè [art original].

33.
East view of Strawberry-hill near Twickenham in Middlesex [art original]

Creator:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created:
[1758]
Call Number:
SH Views M92 no. 5 Box 110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of Horace Walpole's home Strawberry Hill in Twickenham from the view in the southeast
Alternative Title:
East view of Strawberry Hill near Twickenham in Middlesex
Description:
Title inscribed by artist below image; signed and dated by the artist lower right of image.
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England), England, and Twickenham.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Buildings, structures, etc, and Houses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > East view of Strawberry-hill near Twickenham in Middlesex [art original]

34.
Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman vases [art original].

Creator:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1751 and 1773]
Call Number:
Folio 75 M92 751
Image Count:
69
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of 63 drawings and technical designs, correctly measured, dissected, and geometrically drawn by J.W. Müntz presumably when he worked with Horace Walpole to renew the technique of antique encaustic painting
Alternative Title:
Drawings by Müntz
Description:
Title assigned by cataloger.
Subject (Name):
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798.
Subject (Topic):
Vases, Ancient
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman vases [art original].

35.
Elevation of a Chinese tea-house, with notes

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1758 and 1760?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 18 Box 2
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of a Chinese tea-house with scale of a room and extensive notes, possibly the building referenced in Horace Walpole's Description of the villa ..., designed and drawn by Mr. Bentley for the corner of the wood at Strawberry Hill, where the chap...
Description:
Title devised by curator.
Subject (Name):
Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Teahouses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Elevation of a Chinese tea-house, with notes

36.
Elizabeth Duchess dowager of Kingston taken at the bar of the House of Lords Aprl. 15 1776 / [art

Published / Created:
[15 April 1776]
Call Number:
Drawings Un58 no. 54 Box D165
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Ink and wash drawing depicting Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of Bristol (calling herself Duchess of Kingston) on the opening date of her bigamy trial. Elizabeth wears a dark somber outfit of tight bodice over a flowing petticoat and carries several do...
Description:
Title from caption inscribed below image.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Bristol, Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of, 1720-1788,
Subject (Topic):
Trials (Bigamy)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Elizabeth Duchess dowager of Kingston taken at the bar of the House of Lords Aprl. 15 1776 / [art original]

38.
Farmer George & his wife [art original].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Bust portrait of George III and Queen Charlotte in profile to the right, his taller figure concealing her right shoulder and the back of her shady hat which has a transparent brim. Both are plainly dressed as in prints depicting them as a farmer and ...
Alternative Title:
Farmer George and his wife
Description:
Title inscribed by artist below image.
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Farmer George & his wife [art original].

39.
Fashionable convenience!! [art original]

Creator:
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1799]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 19 Box D175
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A mother dressed in a poke bonnet and long loose-fitting white dress holds the hand of her young daughter who wears a blue sash and feather plumed hat. The child says "Mamma I want some money to buy cakes" while her mother responds "How can you be so ...
Description:
Signed by the artist; title from caption in the artist's hand.
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Bonnets, Girls, and Mothers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Fashionable convenience!! [art original]

40.
Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberryhill 1760 [art original].

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[1760]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 13b Box 1
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A design for the Strawberry Hill Press edition of Lucan's Pharsalia showing a small statue on a pedestal surrounded by piles of books (one with a pen and ink well on top) and a heraldric shield with helmet mounted at top and a garland draped on either...
Alternative Title:
Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberry Hill 1760
Description:
Title from Horace Walpole's ms. note in ink on mount.
Subject (Name):
Lucan, 39-65. and Strawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberryhill 1760 [art original].

41.
Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberryhill 1760 [art original].

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[1760]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 13a Box 1
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A design for the Strawberry Hill Press edition of Lucan's Pharsalia showing the head of Medusa with swords and spears entertwined, cross-crossed between the snakes that make up her hair. Above her head is a helmet with plumes. On the four corners of t...
Alternative Title:
Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberry Hill 1760
Description:
Title from Horace Walpole's ms. note in ink on mount.
Subject (Name):
Lucan, 39-65. and Strawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Medusa (Greek mythology)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Fleurons for Dr. Bentley's Lucan printed at Strawberryhill 1760 [art original].

43.
Frederico Zucchero pictor obiit 1699 aeta: 66. [art original]

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756
Published / Created:
[between 1720 and 1756?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3664.22
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of Federico Zuccaro (ca. 1540-1609), Italian born painter, draughtsman and writer, brother of Taddeo Zuccaro
Description:
Title from inscription below image.
Subject (Name):
Zuccaro, Federico, approximately 1540-1609
Subject (Topic):
Artists and Italian
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Frederico Zucchero pictor obiit 1699 aeta: 66. [art original]

44.
From Strawberry Hill, the tower [art original].

Published / Created:
[not after 1797]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize) Box 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of part of the wall decoration, possibly a frieze or wallpaper, of the Round Tower at Strawberry Hill. An image of a cherub placing a vase upon a pedestal is present within an oval at the bottom of the design
Description:
Title from note on verso in an unidentified hand.
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Friezes (Ornamental bands), Wallpapers, and Putti
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > From Strawberry Hill, the tower [art original].

45.
From the inside of the great church at St. Albans [art original]

Creator:
Müntz, Jean-Henri, 1727-1798, artist
Published / Created:
[1759]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of an inside wall of St. Albans Cathedral that includes a detailed depiction of an arched double door and the outline of a window above it. A horizontal row of trefoils separates the door from the window; an alcove with an empty pedestal is se...
Description:
Title and statement of responsibility written in brown ink below image, in Horace Walpole's hand.
Subject (Name):
St. Albans Cathedral
Subject (Topic):
Architectural decorations & ornaments and Doors & doorways
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > From the inside of the great church at St. Albans [art original]

46.
Front to the flower-garden, of the Chinese building, for Mr. Fox at Holland-House [art original].

Creator:
Bentley, R. (Richard), 1708-1782, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1760]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3585 leaf 23a Box 2
Collection Title:
Drawings and designs by Richd. Bentley ...
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On recto: One of three designs by Bentley for a Chinese buidling. This sketch shows the garden in front the proposed Chinese building. In the end of the designs were executed. On verso: a small pen sketch of a roof line
Description:
Title inscribed below design.
Subject (Name):
Holland, Henry Fox, Baron, 1705-1774.
Subject (Topic):
Pagodas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Front to the flower-garden, of the Chinese building, for Mr. Fox at Holland-House [art original].

47.
Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Set of watercolor drawings showing three views of the enamel model of Sir Thomas Becket's tomb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The drawings of the front and back views are mounted above; the front face of the object ...
Alternative Title:
Model of the shrine of St. Thomas Becket
Description:
Title written in ink across the bottoms of the two drawings mounted at the top of the page; alternative title written within image of the drawing mounted in the upper right.
Subject (Name):
Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Tombs & sepulchral monuments and Models
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original. [art original]

48.
Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Set of watercolor drawings showing three views of the enamel model of Sir Thomas Becket's tomb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The drawings of the front and back views are mounted above; the front face of the object ...
Alternative Title:
Model of the shrine of St. Thomas Becket
Description:
Title written in ink across the bottoms of the two drawings mounted at the top of the page; alternative title written within image of the drawing mounted in the upper right.
Subject (Name):
Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Tombs & sepulchral monuments and Models
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original. [art original]

49.
Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Set of watercolor drawings showing three views of the enamel model of Sir Thomas Becket's tomb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The drawings of the front and back views are mounted above; the front face of the object ...
Alternative Title:
Model of the shrine of St. Thomas Becket
Description:
Title written in ink across the bottoms of the two drawings mounted at the top of the page; alternative title written within image of the drawing mounted in the upper right.
Subject (Name):
Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Tombs & sepulchral monuments and Models
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original. [art original]

50.
Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original

Creator:
Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Set of watercolor drawings showing three views of the enamel model of Sir Thomas Becket's tomb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Tribune at Strawberry Hill. The drawings of the front and back views are mounted above; the front face of the object ...
Alternative Title:
Model of the shrine of St. Thomas Becket
Description:
Title written in ink across the bottoms of the two drawings mounted at the top of the page; alternative title written within image of the drawing mounted in the upper right.
Subject (Name):
Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Tombs & sepulchral monuments and Models
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Front, back and side of the model of the tomb of Sr. Thomas Becket in enamel, size of the original. [art original]

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