Three strips arranged horizontally, intended to be cut and arranged as a border; a succession of little scenes, with the words of the speakers etched above, several of the figures grotesque, with large heads
Description:
Title etched below image; plate number "Plate 4" etched in upper left.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 1, 1799, at Akermans [sic] Gallery, No. 101 Strand
"Two elderly men, in old-fashioned dress, play chess, seated at a small table, lit by two guttering candles. One moves, the other watches with intense concern. Each has a deeply interested spectator leaning on the back of his chair, the one on the rig...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Bowling, Chess, Dogs, Fireplaces, Hand lenses, and Pictures
"Two elderly men, in old-fashioned dress, play chess, seated at a small table, lit by two guttering candles. One moves, the other watches with intense concern. Each has a deeply interested spectator leaning on the back of his chair. All four are caric...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Bowling, Chess, Dogs, Fireplaces, Floor coverings, Hand lenses, and Pictures
"A buxom lady walks forward and to the right towards a man in riding-dress (right) who inspects her through a quizzing-glass. A ribbon encircles her high waist (cf. BMSat 8571, &c.) and her petticoats projecting in front exaggerate her portly figure. ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 12th June 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Benches, Hand lenses, Muffs, Obesity, Servants, and Umbrellas
"Two figures, over life-size, on a low pedestal embrace; the King as Bacchus, nude except for a girdle of vine-leaves and grapes, and a wig decked with leaves; Lady Conyngham as Ariadne, a more classic figure, with drapery hanging from the hips. Again...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. J.L. Marks, 28 Fetter Lane, Fleet St.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, Conyngham, Henry Conyngham, Marquess, 1766-1832, Dionysus (Greek deity), and Ariadne (Greek mythological character)
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Mistresses, Sculpture, Portfolios, Hand lenses, and Antlers
A minister, possibly the Chancellor, holds out a large magnifying glass in his right and and gestures with his left hand. He is wearing a long coat and a long powdered wig. He addresses John Bull: Look through this glass Mr Bull and behold your future...
Alternative Title:
John Bull peeping into futurity
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by P. Roberts, 28 Middle Row, Holborn
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838
Subject (Topic):
National characteristics, English, Colonies, John Bull (Symbolic character), Hand lenses, and Ethnic stereotypes
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A collection of antiques, real or faked, Egyptian and classical. A buxom young woman opens a hinged mummy-case (left) to embrace a handsome young officer in regimentals who stands within it. An aged man crouching down (right) glares at them through a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Topic):
Antiquities, Military officers, Sarcophagi, Vases, Sculpture, Hand lenses, and Lust
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A collection of antiques, real or faked, Egyptian and classical. A buxom young woman opens a hinged mummy-case (left) to embrace a handsome young officer in regimentals who stands within it. An aged man crouching down (right) glares at them through a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Thomas Tegg
Subject (Topic):
Antiquities, Military officers, Sarcophagi, Vases, Sculpture, Hand lenses, and Lust
