Use of globes a practical lesson and Shewing the face of the earth
Description:
Title from heading above image., Below image: Shewing the face of the earth., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
"George IV, dressed as a magician, rises from the throne (right) to give a wooden sword to Canning, who is dressed as Harlequin. A clown (intended for Melville) turns his back on Canning and the King, to run off, registering anger and alarm. Wellington stands fiercely, with legs astride, both arms raised, holding his sword; he wears uniform with boots and cocked hat. On the left Eldon and Westmorland stand together, with flexed knees, registering senile dismay. The latter, dressed as Pantaloon, drops his crutch. The King, in a robe bordered with symbols (serpents, &c), has the curled wig and whiskers which he had discarded (cf. British Museum Satires No. 14637). He chants: Harlequin! the Gods above have now decreed That thou and all thy measures shall succeed. Fear not old El--n, nor that Pantaloon, West----d, the bold Duke, nor the Scotch Clown. Who e'er opposeth thee, thou by love shalt thrive; Thy Genius and my Cunning him shall drive To H--ll's abyss. Let virtue be thy guide-- This wand I give thee--stick it to thy side."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to: 33 x 48 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. by G. Humphrey, 24 St. James's St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Melville, Robert Saunders Dundas, Viscount, 1771-1851, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Westmorland, John Fane, Earl of, 1784-1859
Subject (Topic):
Harlequin (Fictitious character), Thrones, Magicians, Clowns, Military uniforms, Daggers & swords, and Crutches
"Portrait of Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley, whole length, standing to right, looking to front, his right hand on his hip, holding plumed hat in the left, over a chair; wearing Garter robes and chain with George; sword and mace on cloth embroidered with coat of arms at left, fluted column and curtain behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., "Proof"--Lower left corner of plate., Dedication etched beneath title: To His Most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth, King of Great Britain, &c. &c. &c. this engraving is humbly dedicated by His Majesty's faithful and devoted subject, Andrew Robertson., and Bound in opposite page 634 (leaf numbered '78' in pencil) in volume 4 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Published 1st Feby. 1827, by Messrs. Colnaghi Son & Co., Pall Mall East, London; R. Milliken & J. Allen, Dublin
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britian.
Subject (Name):
Wellesley, Richard Wellesley, Marquess, 1760-1842, and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830,
Subject (Topic):
Governors, British, Politicians, Robes, and Ceremonial maces
Ward, William James, approximately 1800-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 June 1827]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait; half-length standing to right, looking towards the viewer, holding a telescope in both hands, his left elbow propped on the base of a column supporting an arch above him, wearing military uniform with epaulettes and star, with a curtain behind to left; in an etched foliate frame; after Wivell; re-published state. 1824, this state 1827."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Reissue, with date in imprint altered and printer's statement erased, of a plate originally published in 10 October 1824. For the earlier state, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1868,0808.1567., Likely a proof impression of the re-published state, with the word "Proof" lightly etched in lower left. For another proof impression of this later state, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.6330., Dedication etched beneath title: Dedicated to H.R.H. the Duchess of Clarence, by her very obliged & humble servant, William Sams., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 432 (leaf numbered '46' in pencil) in volume 3 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Published June 1, 1827, by W. Sams, Royal Library, 1 St. James's Street
"Four W. L. figures each with caption. [1] The Vigilant Housekeeper. A fat florid woman, with necklace and ear-rings, a much-trimmed cap, and flounced skirt, with a plain white apron; a bunch of keys dangles from her waist. She holds a sheaf of bills and a Housekeepr Book. She says: Every one must acknowledge the Value of a good Hosekeeper & I flatter myself I am that personage. I never allow a Butcher, Baker, Grocer, Tea-Man, &c to over charge my worthy Master & Mistress or put down in ye Bill more than they served, nor I never speaks ill of my Lord if he happens by chance to look into my concerns, because I knows he is sure to be satisfied with them, as I can make him believe any thing, he is so Easy, I never does willify any Tradesmans articles because he don't think me worthy of a Consideration--no I knows better how to keep up my own Dignity. [2] The Amiable Lady's Maid. A coquettish, wasp-waisted young woman in the height of the fashion, wears gloves, a huge hat with streamers, and a decorative apron over a skirt with vandyked flounces. She holds a reticule. She says: I am my Lady's own pure unspotted Maid & never think of dressing myself in her Clothes when she is absent; or of persuading her does [sic] not look well in an Article I may have taken a fancy to, or of pressing her Tradesmen to give me large poundage upon pain of losing my Lady s favour, no--not [sic] I am too independent to go behind the Bush with counter-jumpers, my place is uppermost & uppermost I'll be. [3] The Faithful Butler. Fashionably dressed in knee-breeches and with a bunch of seals at his fob, he stands in a swaggering pose, his hands in his breeches pockets. He says, with a sly half-smile: Egad I am one of the best gentlemans Gentlemen in Europe. I does my duty to my Master in style not a Himposition does I allow my Trades men to practise on him for a petty fee, nor do I put Aquafortis on the seams of the Tailors work or Bootmakers articles, &c if they don't do the thing handsome -- no. I alway acts right and does a friendly turn for those who be friends to me. [4] The Honest Coachman. In a powdered wig and gold-laced livery, with nosegay, and coat almost to the ankles, he stands in profile to the left, holding a coach-whip. He is bottle-nosed and says with a sly grin: Aye, my masters, I always does the fair thing with em, Coachmaker, Farrier, Corndealer, and a host on em, I never scratches the Varnish, burns the leather, drives a nail in the the [sic] Horses foot, or spoil the Corn, because I don't get a good feeling [sic] out of it. Acts honest to my Master, and never forgets the Tradesmen who remembers Jarvey. Yea-a-ap!! Thats the way we come to it my tiny ones"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Sketch of a few of the principal trustworthy and confidential domestics of worthy and confiding families
Description:
Title from caption below image. and Text below title: "A pampered menial drove me from your door."
"Satirical print with a large man astonished by the size of the bill at a spartan tavern."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Following title: Cod sounds!! 2s, joint 2s 6d, pickle, cheese,& pinto wine 3s 2d., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Published by T. Gillard, 40 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Candlesticks, Consumers, Menus, Taverns (Inns), and Waiters
Title from caption below image., A. Sharpshooter tentatively identified as John Phillips. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Title from caption below image., Imprint statement flanks both sides of title., Two lines of text following title: Quand on a vu le conquerant d'Auterlitz mourier ..., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Watermark: J Whatman 1826.
