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1.
The macaroni painter, or, Billy Dimple sitting for his picture [graphic].

Creator:
Earlom, Richard, 1743-1822, printmaker
Published / Created:
published as the act directs, 25 Sepr. 1772.
Call Number:
772.09.25.01.1+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young Macaroni with an elaborate wig and enormous bow at his neck sits in an artist's studio as his portrait is painted by an artist, a caricature of Richard Cosway R.A., with an equally elaborate hair style. Both are fashionably dressed. The artist sits at his easel, his hand filled with paint brushes and an palette; the canvas faces the viewer so that the portrait is visible. On the wall in the background are two portraits, one of another dandy and one of a woman in an elaborate hat; the paintings hang on either side of a round mirror
Alternative Title:
Billy Dimple sitting for his picture
Description:
Title engraved below image., Engraved by Earlom after drawing by Dighton. See British Museum catalogue., Earlier state, without plate number. Cf. No. 4520 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., and Watermark: illegible name (2 lines).
Publisher:
Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Name):
Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821
Subject (Topic):
Artists, Artists' studios, Dandies, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The macaroni painter, or, Billy Dimple sitting for his picture [graphic].

2.
The macaroni painter, or, Billy Dimple sitting for his picture [graphic].

Creator:
Earlom, Richard, 1743-1822, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1793]
Call Number:
772.09.25.01.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young Macaroni with an elaborate wig and enormous bow at his neck sits in an artist's studio as his portrait is painted by an artist, a caricature of Richard Cosway R.A., with an equally elaborate hair style. Both are fashionably dressed. The artist sits at his easel, his hand filled with paint brushes and an palette; the canvas faces the viewer so that the portrait is visible. On the wall in the background are two portraits, one of another dandy and one of a woman in an elaborate hat; the paintings hang on either side of a round mirror
Alternative Title:
Billy Dimple sitting for his picture
Description:
Title from item., Engraved by Earlom after drawing by Dighton. See British Museum catalogue., Later state, with altered imprint statement and added plate numbering. For an earlier state with the imprint "Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London, published as the act directs, 25 Sepr. 1772", see Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 772.09.25.01.1+, Publication date inferred from the date of partnership formed by Henry Carington Bowles and Carver after Carington Bowles's death in 1792. See: Plomer, H.R. Dictionaries of the printers and booksellers., Plate numbered '257' in lower left corner., Temporary local subject terms: Furnishings: round mirror -- Portrait paintings -- Artist's implements: palette and brushes., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Printed for Bowles & Carver, Map & Printsellers, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Name):
Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, British, Artists, Interiors, Artists' studios, Artists' materials, Easels, Wigs, and Mirrors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The macaroni painter, or, Billy Dimple sitting for his picture [graphic].

3.
The miniature macaroni [graphic].

Published / Created:
[24 September 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 72 771 D37 v.4 plate 15
Collection Title:
Leaf 83. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Whole length portrait of a man standing in profile to the right. In his left hand he holds up a handkerchief, in his right is a cane with a large tassel. The figure is about half the size of others of this series; this, and the length of his sword, suggests that he is very small. He is dressed macaroni-fashion, though his looped club is small. Evidently Cosway, the miniature painter, who was very small, see British Museum Satires No. 6102, and whose portraits this resembles."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate from vol. IV: Macaronies, characters, caricatures &c. [London] : Pubd. by MDarly, No. 39 Strand, 1772., and Plate numbered "v. 4" in upper left corner and "15" in upper right corner.
Publisher:
Pubd. accorg. to act Sepr. 24, 1772, by MDarly, (39) Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Daggers & swords, Staffs (Sticks), and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The miniature macaroni [graphic].

4.
The miniature macaroni [graphic].

Published / Created:
[24 September 1772]
Call Number:
Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:
Leaf 83. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Whole length portrait of a man standing in profile to the right. In his left hand he holds up a handkerchief, in his right is a cane with a large tassel. The figure is about half the size of others of this series; this, and the length of his sword, suggests that he is very small. He is dressed macaroni-fashion, though his looped club is small. Evidently Cosway, the miniature painter, who was very small, see British Museum Satires No. 6102, and whose portraits this resembles."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Plate from vol. IV: Macaronies, characters, caricatures &c. [London] : Pubd. by MDarly, No. 39 Strand, 1772., Plate numbered "v. 4" in upper left corner and "15" in upper right corner., Third of three plates on leaf 83., and 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 17.5 x 12.6 cm, on sheet 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. accorg. to act Sepr. 24, 1772, by MDarly, (39) Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dandies, British, Daggers & swords, Staffs (Sticks), and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The miniature macaroni [graphic].

5.
The true hearty Englishman, or, Blood to the backbone [graphic].

Published / Created:
[not before 1793]
Call Number:
772.12.00.05+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Blood to the backbone
Description:
Title from item., Publication date inferred from the date of partnership formed by Henry Carington Bowles and Carver after Carington Bowles's death in 1792., Probably first published by Carington Bowles in December 1772., Plate numbered '267' in lower left corner., Two lines of verse, printed in one line, below title: Some fools in drinking must have rules confin'd ; our soul above ne'er leaves a drop behind., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Englishmen -- Tankards -- Glass: wine glasses -- Architectural details: wall panelling.
Publisher:
Printed for Bowles & Carver, Map & Printsellers, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Name):
Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The true hearty Englishman, or, Blood to the backbone [graphic].

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