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1.
A charm for a democracy reviewed, analysed & destroyed Jany. 1st 1799 to the confusion of its

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1799]
Call Number:
799.02.01.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The interior of the 'Cave of Despair', with demons put to flight by a ray of divine light from the letters 'I A H' in a triangle in the upper left corner of the design. Three wizards (right) in monkish robes tend a boiling cauldron inscribed: 'Eye of ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd February 1st, 1799, for the Anti Jacobin Review, by T. Whittle, Peterborough Court, Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Voltaire, 1694-1778, Robespierre, Maximilien, 1758-1794, Price, Richard, 1723-1791, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Kenyon, Lloyd Kenyon, Baron, 1732-1802, Thelwall, John, 1764-1834, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834
Subject (Topic):
Caves, Devil, Demons, Monkeys, Monsters, Vice, and Wizards
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A charm for a democracy reviewed, analysed & destroyed Jany. 1st 1799 to the confusion of its affiliated friends [graphic].

2.
A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1806]
Call Number:
806.03.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George III, in back view, seated at a writing-table, tries to fend off members of the new Ministry who beset him with conflicting plans and proposals. He exclaims "What, What, What! [his habitual phrase] all Wrong! all Wrong." On his right Fox is sea...
Alternative Title:
Principles of democracy too prevalent
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. March, 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

3.
A new Chancery suit removed to the Scotch bar, or, More legitimates [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 February 1819]
Call Number:
819.02.04.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire of a Gretna Green marriage, taking place in front of smithy's shop. Erskine, disguised in woman's dress with a huge feathered bonnet over a barrister's wig, holds the right hand of a demure-looking woman, modishly dressed and apparently pregn...
Alternative Title:
More legitimates
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Feby. 4th, 1819, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly & 312 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland, Gretna Green, Gretna Green (Scotland), and Gretna Green.
Subject (Name):
Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Erskine, Sarah Buck, Baroness, -1825, and Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823.
Subject (Topic):
Elopement, Breach of promise, Elopements, Ethnic stereotypes, Forge shops, Metalworking, Furnaces, Anvils, and Hammers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A new Chancery suit removed to the Scotch bar, or, More legitimates [graphic]

4.
A peep at the Parisot with Q in the corner! [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Published / Created:
[7 May 1796]
Call Number:
796.05.07.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A corner of the opera house. A dancer is poised on her right toe, while she leans forward, both arms extended, her left leg extended horizontally towards the audience. Her head is turned full-face. Those in the pit are peering under her skirt, which,...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. May 7, 1796 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Queensberry, William Douglas, Duke of, 1725-1810, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Rosslyn, Alexander Wedderburn, Earl of, 1733-1805, and Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
Subject (Topic):
Audiences, Dancers, French, Performances, Opera houses, and Theatrical productions
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A peep at the Parisot with Q in the corner! [graphic]

5.
A scene in the Forty thievs [sic] performing at the Theatre Royal. [graphic]

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[May 1806]
Call Number:
806.05.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fox as Abdallah, captain of the thieves, leads his band towards the treasure-cave; he stands in profile to the right., facing the cave where a Chancellor's gown and a Chief Justice's gown are suspended. On a table decorated with the Royal Arms are th...
Alternative Title:
Scene in the Forty Thievs performing at the Theatre Royal and Scene in the Forty Thieves performing at the Theatre Royal
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May, 1806 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816., Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in the Forty thievs [sic] performing at the Theatre Royal. [graphic]

6.
All the talents upset, or, The high mettled Hanoverian grown restive [graphic].

Creator:
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:
[April 1807]
Call Number:
807.04.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The White Horse of Hanover (the King) kicks violently; he has thrown off members of the Ministry who lie under his heels, while Howick and Grenville are about to fall from the saddle; the reins have broken. On the horse's shoulder is the star of the ...
Alternative Title:
High mettled Hanoverian grown restive
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. April, 1807 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, and Windham, William, 1750-1810
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > All the talents upset, or, The high mettled Hanoverian grown restive [graphic].

7.
An old English-gentleman pester'd by servants wanting places [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[16 May 1809]
Call Number:
809.05.16.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"George III stands on a low rectangular platform placed upon a boarded floor and is approached from all sides by applicants for office. He is in back view, but turns his head in profile to the left, to inspect a group through his spy-glass, saying: We...
Alternative Title:
Old English gentleman pestered by servants wanting places
Description:
Title etched at bottom of image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 16th, 1809, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grattan, Henry, 1746-1820, Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and St. Vincent, John Jervis, Viscount, 1735-1823
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An old English-gentleman pester'd by servants wanting places [graphic]

8.
Bar eloquence [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[6 January 1795]
Call Number:
795.01.06.08.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A barrister (three-quarter length) in wig and gown stands directed to the left, his right arm raised, his brief in his right hand, his left hand extended. He says: "Did your Lordships ever hear of such an infamous Scoundrel?" He has a certain resembl...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 6th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
Subject (Topic):
Lawyers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bar eloquence [graphic]

9.
Bar eloquence [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[6 January 1795]
Call Number:
795.01.06.04 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A barrister (three-quarter length) in wig and gown stands directed to the left, his right arm raised, his brief in his right hand, his left hand extended. He says: "Did your Lordships ever hear of such an infamous Scoundrel?" He has a certain resembl...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 6th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
Subject (Topic):
Lawyers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bar eloquence [graphic]

10.
Battle royal, or, Which has it? [graphic].

Creator:
De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1811]
Call Number:
811.03.01.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Ministry defend 'The Citadel of Office' behind a high stone wall against different Opposition groups. The chief defence is by the tiny Perceval who fires a cannon from whose muzzle issue three heads intended for Wellesley, Ryder, and Melville. In...
Alternative Title:
Which has it?
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published for the Scourge, March 1st, 1811, by M. Jones, 5 Newgate Stt
Subject (Name):
Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, Wellesley, Richard Wellesley, Marquess, 1760-1842, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Yorke, Charles Philip, 1764-1834, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Gibbs, Vicary, Sir, 1751-1820, Romilly, Samuel, 1757-1818, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Ponsonby, George, 1755-1817, Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Wardle, Gwyllym Lloyd, 1762?-1833, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Canning, George, 1770-1827, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Battle royal, or, Which has it? [graphic].

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