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1.
Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 April 1783] and [approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 3. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A tall, thin gentleman in a military uniform walks across a mountainous landscape carrying on his back an obese parson with a "Tithes" basket full of chickens and a sucking-pig under his left arm and a scourge with three lashes in his right hand. Behind them and in front of his sheaved harvest stands a farmer dressed in a smock, with a branch in his right hand and his hat in the left. He says, "We Farmers have our Bodys Eat up, for the good of our Souls."
Alternative Title:
Majesty of the people
Description:
Title etched below image., Restrike, with "J. Gillray fecit" added in lower left corner. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6209 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Text following title: The Lord open'd the mouth of the ass, &c., Temporary local subject terms: Balaam -- Parsons -- Scourges -- Military uniforms: Militia, colonel., and On leaf 3 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 10th, 1783, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Tithes, Clergy, Farmers, Military officers, British, Clothing & dress, Whips, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic]

2.
The country politicians [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 January 1784]
Call Number:
784.01.11.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three men are seated around a table, from left to right a squire wearing spectacles and reading aloud from the Daily Advertiser, a parson in the center smoking a pipe and raising a glass of punch, and a barber with his wig askew on the right
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Originally issued March 7, 1777; believed to be Gillray's first etching., and Mounted to 30 x 46 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jany. 11, 1784, 227 Strand, London, by W. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Reading, Wigs, Tobacco pipes, Barbers, Clergy, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The country politicians [graphic].

3.
College breakfast [graphic]

Creator:
Laurie, Robert, 1755-1836, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 October 1783]
Call Number:
783.10.21.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
At one end of a long table, a cleric with crossed eyes and mortar board drinks tea. He appears to be suspended in the air (the chair is not drawn) and leans with his elbow on the Morning Herald on the table. At the other end, a yawning academic in an unbuttoned coat under his robe, is doing up his stockings. His loose garter draws the attention of a playful cat while a dog watches him impatiently. Next to him on the table is an open volume of Euclid's Elements. The maid standing behind the table looks at the cleric on the left and pours hot water on the floor missing the teacup. Above the fireplace hang two muskets and three silhouette portraits of women. The bookshelves on the right display works of English authors and philosophers; on the left hangs a painting of a reposing nude and a satyr
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Octr. 21st, 1783 by J. Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Scholars, Eating & drinking, Interiors, Pets, Rifles, Hats, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > College breakfast [graphic]

4.
Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 April 1783]
Call Number:
783.04.10.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A tall, thin gentleman in a military uniform walks accross a mountainous landscape carrying on his back an obese parson with a "Tithes" basket full of chickens and a sucking-pig under his left arm and a scourge with three lashes in his right hand. Behind them and in front of his sheaved harvest stands a farmer dressed in a smock, with a branch in his right hand and his hat in the left. He says, "We Farmers have our Bodys Eat up, for the good of our Souls."
Alternative Title:
Majesty of the people
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Text following title: The Lord open'd the mouth of the ass, &c., and Mounted to 31 x 45 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 10th, 1783, by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Tithes, Clergy, Farmers, Military officers, British, Clothing & dress, Whips, and Obesity
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic].

5.
Thos. West D.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford [graphic]

Creator:
Knight, Charles, 1743-1827?, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1782]
Call Number:
782.11.01.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Caricature of Thomas West, rector of Horsington Lincolnshire, shown walking toward the right in mortar board and clerical bands, his gown billowing out behind him
Alternative Title:
Thomas West D.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Nov. 1st 1782 by J. Thane, printseller and medalist, Rupert Street, Hay Market, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
West, Thomas, 1712-1781,
Subject (Topic):
Clergy and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Thos. West D.D. Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford [graphic]

6.
A master parson with a good living [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 25 June 1782]
Call Number:
782.06.25.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a richly decorated and carpeted interior, an obese clergyman, his obese bespectacled wife, and three children sit at table. A portrait of the parson hangs on the back wall. The clergyman raises a wineglass to his lips as a servant uncorks another bottle of wine
Description:
Title from item., Imperfect; trimmed to design with loss of imprint., Afger a design by Dighton., Place of publication and publisher from British Museum online catalogue., and Date estimated from British Museum. catalogue, v. 5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles."
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Eating & drinking, Interiors, Tableware, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A master parson with a good living [graphic].

7.
A master parson with a good living [graphic].

Published / Created:
published as the act directs, 2 June 1782.
Call Number:
782.06.02.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In a richly decorated and carpeted interior, a clergyman, his obese bespectacled wife, and 3 children sit at table, behind which a portrait of the parson hangs on the wall. The clergyman raises a wineglass to his lips as a servant uncorks another bottle of wine
Description:
Title from item., After a designed by Dighton., Numbered in lower left 343., A probable reduced version of no. 3753, originally issued ca. 1760. See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3., and Imperfect; hole in upper right corner.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Eating & drinking, Interiors, Tableware, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A master parson with a good living [graphic].

10.
They are altogether lighter than vanity [graphic]

Creator:
Burder, George, 1752-1832, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1780]
Call Number:
780.00.00.32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title from item., Trimmed within plate mark, possibly with loss of design., Publication date conjectured from costume., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Crowds, Pickpockets, City & town life, Window displays, Cages, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > They are altogether lighter than vanity [graphic]