"A slim man, standing, 'chapeau-bras', in profile to the right. He is fashionably dressed in a high-collared coat cut back to form tails, and shirt frill; his shoes have very large buckles. His hair is in a queue resembling that worn by the Macaronies c. 1772 but smaller and attached to the back of his head instead of falling on his shoulders. Beneath the title is etched, 'These Species of Insects, of late are become exceeding numerous, (like the Green Louse, when first brought to Amsterdam, from a single one, has proceeded such Swarms as to be of alarming Consequence) their Colours' are various, '& cast their Coats like the Camelion, sometimes to ten different Shades of a day, it is difficult to distinguish the Male of these Reptiles from the Female, as the Voice & Manner approaches nearer to the Feminine than Masculine. Liquor they are peculiarly fond of, and when in a State of Inebriation are so troublesome, that it requires a stout Cane to keep them from stinging you. They are in being all the Year round, are chiefly to be found in the Boxes of the Theatres, Publick Gardens, Concerts, &c. You may hear them long before they come to View, by a shrill squeak of Bern me, Gad Zounds, Blood & Thunder, D------m'd Boar & such Phrases. The celebrated Linneus attributes their Generation to the Putrified Essence of Lavender, Bergamot, Marchalle Powder, Violets, Pomatums, Snuff, Grease &c. &c. Although their first Appearance has a terrible Aspect, they are as harmless and inoffensive, when sober, as New Born Babes. A Buckling of this Species, differs from a Buck, much in the same manner as a Hornet to a Wasp'."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Description:
Title etched below image., Questionable attribution to Rowlandson from the British Museum catalogue and Grego., Probably an early state; price statement, which seems to be partially or completely burnished away in later states, is present here. For a probable later state lacking price, see no. 6718 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., "Price 6d, col[ore]d 1s."--Following imprint., Temporary local subject terms: Fashionable men -- Fashion -- Allusion to Charles Furtado., and Mounted to 45 x 29 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. as the act directs, 12th May, 1784, by a Lover of Natural History
In an outdoor setting, George III examines through his quizzing glass a giant boulder with three bust portraits on it, each described below. On the left, in profile, is the Duke of Portland, with vague expression, "Supposed to be the head of a Patrician ... that never contained much brain ..." In the middle, full face, with angrily drawn brows, is Fox, "... turbulent and factious Tribune of great abilities which he exerted occasionally for and against Government ..." To the right, in profile, is a complacent looking Lord North, "... a Tribune of Patrician ancestors ..." who "... had the Art to impose himself upon the People for an honest disinterested man ..."
Alternative Title:
Lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by the Britons
Description:
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Attributed to Colley by George who also suggests a possible attribution to Gillray., and Mounted to 29 x 44 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. by M. Thomas, Princes Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Magnifying glasses, Boulders, and Clothing & dress
On the left, Charles Fox, with one hand in his pocket as if searching for money, holds out with the other what may be a jaw bone of a donkey. He appears to be addressing the voters. To the right, Sam House holds a flag attached to an erect fox's tail, inscribed, "the intripid Fox," and reaches into his left pocket for ribbons for the election favors. A group of men on the right comes celebrating Fox's canvassing; one of them drinks from a tankard inscribed, "Sam House," a reference to House's publick house in Wardour Street where he kept open house for Fox's supporters
Alternative Title:
F-x canvassing and Fox canvassing
Description:
Title from item. and Mounted to 30 x 43 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, March 31, 1784, by H. McPhail, High Holborn N. 68
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and House, Samuel, -1785.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, and Clothing & dress
Title from item., First issued by: F. Wingrave, April 14, 1784. Cf. No. 6531 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: theater box., and Mounted to 37 x 26 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 15, 1792, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Leaf 11. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles James Fox, brandishing a whip, is depicted riding the old White Horse of Hanover into a ravine, with the words "Aut Cromwell aut nihil...", a saddle bag labelled "enjoyments" before him, and a basket behind, labelled "hopes and expectations" which contains George III's head on a pike, a crown pierced by a sword, and a torn Magna Carta. Refers to Fox's alleged sympathies with French and Spanish interests
Description:
Title etched below image., Restrike, with "J. Gillray fecit" added in lower left corner and with scatology removed from image. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6239 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?], Cf. Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, page 48., Temporary local subject terms: Prudery., and On leaf 11 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 3d, 1783, by J. Williams, Strand, No. 227 and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Horseback riding, and Clothing & dress
Charles James Fox, brandishing a whip, is depicted riding the old White Horse of Hanover into a ravine, with the words "Aut Cromwell aut nihil...", a saddle bag labelled "enjoyment" before him, and a basket behind, labelled "hopes and expectations" which contains George III's head on a pike, a crown pierced by a sword, and a torn Magna Carta. Refers to Fox's alleged sympathies with French and Spanish interests
Description:
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Printmaker from earlier state. Cf. No. 6239 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Charles James Fox, brandishing a whip, is depicted riding the old White Horse of Hanover into a ravine, with the words "Aut Cromwell aut nihil...", a saddle bag labelled "enjoyments" before him, and a basket behind, labelled "hopes and expectations" which contains George III's head on a pike, a crown pierced by a sword, and a torn Magna Carta. Refers to Fox's alleged sympathies with French and Spanish interests
Description:
Title from item. and Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 3d, 1783, by J. Williams, Strand, No. 227
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Horseback riding, and Clothing & dress