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1. Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [11 February 1784] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 60. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In an inn, a parson snores while his table companion, an old soldier with a wooden leg, recounts animatedly the battle of Dettingen, the map of which hangs on the wall behind them. Next to him, a dog sleeps by the roaring fireplace above which hangs a portrait, a carbine and a sword. The inn maid approaches the table with a roast on a platter
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see: Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 389., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], The digit "4" in "1784" in imprint statement is etched backwards., and On leaf 60 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Feby. 11, 1784, by W. Humphey [sic], Strand and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Dettingen, Battle of, Karlstein, Unterfranken, Germany, 1743, Clergy, Soldiers, Peg legs, Taverns (Inns), Servants, Eating & drinking, Dogs, Fireplaces, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
2. Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [11 February 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.02.11.01 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In an inn, a parson snores while his table companion, an old soldier with a wooden leg, recounts animatedly the battle of Dettingen, the map of which hangs on the wall behind them. Next to him, a dog sleeps by the roaring fireplace above which hangs a portrait, a carbine and a sword. The inn maid approaches the table with a roast on a platter
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., The digit "4" in "1784" in imprint statement is etched backwards., and Not in Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Feby. 11, 1784, by W. Humphey [sic], Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Dettingen, Battle of, Karlstein, Unterfranken, Germany, 1743, Clergy, Soldiers, Peg legs, Taverns (Inns), Servants, Eating & drinking, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
3. Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [11 February 1784]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In an inn, a parson snores while his table companion, an old soldier with a wooden leg, recounts animatedly the battle of Dettingen, the map of which hangs on the wall behind them. Next to him, a dog sleeps by the roaring fireplace above which hangs a portrait, a carbine and a sword. The inn maid approaches the table with a roast on a platter
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., The digit "4" in "1784" in imprint statement is etched backwards., Not in Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 15.7 x 18.1 cm, on sheet 17.4 x 19.7 cm., and Formerly mounted on leaf 16 of volume 1 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Feby. 11, 1784, by W. Humphey [sic], Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Dettingen, Battle of, Karlstein, Unterfranken, Germany, 1743, Clergy, Soldiers, Peg legs, Taverns (Inns), Servants, Eating & drinking, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Long sermons and long sieges are apt to lull the senses [graphic].
4. Mars & Venus discover'd by Phaeton &c. [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [16 February 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.02.16.02
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- On the right, an old gentleman with wooden left leg stands between a tree and a mile marker trying to conceal with the spread tails of his coat an old, obese lady hiding behind him in a half-crouching position. The driver of a phaeton brings his horse to an abrupt stop just in front of the pair. He casts an amused glance at the viewer while pointing to the pair with his whip. The marker reads "XXI miles from London."
- Alternative Title:
- Mars and Venus discovered by Phaeton
- Description:
- Title from item. and Reversed copy of Mars and Venus surpris'd by Phaeton, published in 1777 by J. Leckington.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the Act directs Feby 16, 1784, by B. Walwyn, No. 2 Pedlars Acre, Westr. Bridge
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Phaethon (Greek mythology), Carriages & coaches, Horses, Peg legs, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mars & Venus discover'd by Phaeton &c. [graphic].
5. Mars and Venus, or, Sir Cecil chastised [graphic] / Annibal Scratch fecit
- Creator:
- Collings, Samuel, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [2 April 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.04.02.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A furious veteran with a wooden leg and bandaged eye and a maid servant attack Sir Cecil Wray with a crutch and a broom, respectively. The maid stands on a piece of paper inscribed,"Tax on servants" and in front of a padlocked door to the "Register Off[ice] for Maid Serv[ants]." On the opposite side of the image, in the background, is the crumbling building of the Chelsea Hospital. A reference to Sir Cecil's proposals to tax the employers of maid servants and to close the Chelsea Hospital that housed disabled veterans
- Alternative Title:
- Sir Cecil chastised
- Description:
- Title from item. and Mounted to 28 x 39 cm.
- Publisher:
- Published April 2nd, 1784, by Willm Wells, No. 132 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and Westminster
- Subject (Name):
- Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805. and Royal Hospital (Chelsea, London, England).
- Subject (Topic):
- Great Britain, Politics and government, Political elections, Disabled veterans, Servants, Peg legs, Crutches, Brooms & brushes, and Politicians
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mars and Venus, or, Sir Cecil chastised [graphic] / Annibal Scratch fecit
6. May-Day in London [graphic]
- Creator:
- Blake, William, 1757-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- June 1, 1784.
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Volume 1, opposite page [161] Page 55. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "May-Day; a busy urban street festival; milkmaids with their 'garlands' - headresses of plate, greenery and brushes; chimney sweepers, a violinist with an artificial leg, and others."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., 1 print : etching and engraving on laid paper ; sheet 17 x 21.1 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint statement from bottom edge., Mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 57 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs by Harrison & Co.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- City & town life, May Day, Festivals, Milkwomen, Headdresses, Chimney sweeps, Street musicians, Violins, Peg legs, Dance, and Eating & drinking
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > May-Day in London [graphic]
7. May-Day in London [graphic]
- Creator:
- Blake, William, 1757-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- June 1, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 61 W78 v. 1-2
- Collection Title:
- Volume 1, opposite page [161] Page 55. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "May-Day; a busy urban street festival; milkmaids with their 'garlands' - headresses of plate, greenery and brushes; chimney sweepers, a violinist with an artificial leg, and others."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs by Harrison & Co.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- City & town life, May Day, Festivals, Milkwomen, Headdresses, Chimney sweeps, Street musicians, Violins, Peg legs, Dance, and Eating & drinking
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > May-Day in London [graphic]
8. Orpheus and Euridyce [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [16 January 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.01.16.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Depicts Orpheus being pushed out of Hades by a demon, though an arch composed of grotesque creatures. Orpheus is shown as an elderly fiddler with a wooden leg, while his counterpart, an elderly unpleasant-looking woman, is led by another demon in the opposite direction. Pluto and Proserpine are seated on thrones in the background laughing at the scene
- Alternative Title:
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- Description:
- Title etched below image. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. as the act directs Jany. 16, 1784, by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Orpheus (Greek mythological character) and Eurydice (Greek mythological character)
- Subject (Topic):
- Couples, Peg legs, Thrones, Monsters, Demons, and Myths
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Orpheus and Euridyce [graphic].
9. Sir Cecils budget for paying the national debt [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [30 March 1784]
- Call Number:
- 784.03.30.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In the foreground, the veterans with wooden legs and on crutches try to get away from the crumbling facade of the Chelsea Hospital. Several of them lie on the ground crushed by the fallen columns. In the background, a group of women, outraged by the proposal to abolish the Chelsea Hospital and to tax employers of maid servants, attacks with brooms and a slop jar the proposal's author, Sir Cecil Wray
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Mounted to 32 x 46 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. March 30th, 1784, by Mrs. Dacheray, St. James's Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain
- Subject (Name):
- Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805 and Royal Hospital (Chelsea, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Politics and government, Disabled veterans, Peg legs, Servants, Chamber pots, and Building failures
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sir Cecils budget for paying the national debt [graphic].
