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1.
[Boswell and the ghost of Johnson] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[180-?]
Call Number:
791.00.00.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the left the ghost of Samuel Johnson, in a great swirl of billowing clouds, appears before a startled James Boswell, right hand raised in alarm, who is seated at a table strewn with papers and remnants. In his hand he holds a cushion labeled "Hebr...
Description:
Title and imprint from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795., Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Subject (Topic):
Authors and Ghosts
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Boswell and the ghost of Johnson] [graphic].

2.
Remarkable characters who were at Turnbridge Wells with Richardson in 1748 from a drawing in his

Creator:
Finden, Edward Francis, 1791-1857, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1804?]
Call Number:
804.05.20.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Harcourt, Simon Harcourt, Earl, 1714-1777, Nash, Richard, 1674-1761, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Powis, Henry Arthur Herbert, Earl of, 1703-1772, Norfolk, Katharine Howard, Duchess of, d. 1784, Johnson, Elizabeth Jarvis Porter, 1689-1752, Lyttelton, George Lyttelton, Baron, 1709-1773, Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761, Onslow, Arthur, 1691-1768, Bristol, Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of, 1720-1788, Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757, and Garrick, David, 1717-1779
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Remarkable characters who were at Turnbridge Wells with Richardson in 1748 from a drawing in his possession with references in his own writing / [graphic]

3.
Known characters in a chop house [graphic].

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist
Published / Created:
[not before 1800]
Call Number:
Bunbury 800.00.00.150+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene in a chop house with screens
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Known characters in a chop house [graphic].

4.
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
7th April 1788.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Leaf 39. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satirical print rebuking the many writers who profited by writing memoirs of Samuel Johnson. On the left, Mrs. Piozzi is seated at her writing desk in her study. With a look of astonishment. she looks behind her at the ghost of Samuel Johnson in a ...
Alternative Title:
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. Johnson's letters
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, Hawkins, John, 1719-1789, Courtenay, John, 1738-1816, and Thrale, Henry, 1728-1781
Subject (Topic):
Ghosts, Studies (Rooms), and Authors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

5.
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
7th April 1788.
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 39. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satirical print rebuking the many writers who profited by writing memoirs of Samuel Johnson. On the left, Mrs. Piozzi is seated at her writing desk in her study. With a look of astonishment. she looks behind her at the ghost of Samuel Johnson in a ...
Alternative Title:
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. Johnson's letters
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, Hawkins, John, 1719-1789, Courtenay, John, 1738-1816, and Thrale, Henry, 1728-1781
Subject (Topic):
Ghosts, Studies (Rooms), and Authors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

6.
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
7th April 1788.
Call Number:
788.04.07.01 Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 39. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satirical print rebuking the many writers who profited by writing memoirs of Samuel Johnson. On the left, Mrs. Piozzi is seated at her writing desk in her study. With a look of astonishment. she looks behind her at the ghost of Samuel Johnson in a ...
Alternative Title:
Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. Johnson's letters
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Name):
Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, Hawkins, John, 1719-1789, Courtenay, John, 1738-1816, and Thrale, Henry, 1728-1781
Subject (Topic):
Ghosts, Studies (Rooms), and Authors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Frontispiece for the 2d edition of Dr. J-----n's letters [graphic]

7.
[Johnson sleeping, Sir John Hawkins awaiting his arousal] [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1786]
Call Number:
Quarto 53 Sp3 820a v.1
Collection Title:
Volume 1, after page xxxvi. Anecdotes, observations, and characters, of books and men.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Samuel Johnson is shown full-length on the left, facing right and apparently asleep standing up; his knees are bent, his eyes are closed, and his head rests on his left hand. A second man stands on the right, hands in his coat pockets, looking over at...
Alternative Title:
Scene from Boswell's 'Tour'
Description:
Title and date supplied by curator.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 and Hawkins, John, 1719-1789
Subject (Topic):
Sleeping
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Johnson sleeping, Sir John Hawkins awaiting his arousal] [graphic].

8.
Scotch worship [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1786?]
Call Number:
Quarto 53 Sp3 820a v.1
Collection Title:
Volume 1, after page xxxvi. Anecdotes, observations, and characters, of books and men.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Seven men follow closely behind Samuel Johnson, who has a human head but the body of a bear. Johnson wears a tricorne and a cape and holds a staff in his right hand/paw. The man directly behind Johnson squats down with his nose near the tail of Johnso...
Description:
Title etched beneath lower left corner of image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
Subject (Topic):
Adoration
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Scotch worship [graphic]

9.
A tom tit twittering on an eagle's back-side [graphic]

Published / Created:
[19 April 1786]
Call Number:
49 3069
Collection Title:
Page v. Journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A companion print to British Museum Satires No. 7029. Johnson (left) climbs up a mountain on hands and knees, his oak stick in his left hand. Boswell follows, also on hands and knees; he licks Johnson's posteriors, saying, "I shall record this". John...
Alternative Title:
Tomtit twittering on an eagle's back-side
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 19th April 1786 by S.W. Fores, at the Caricature Warehouse, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795., Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Subject (Topic):
Mountains, Climbing, Staffs (Sticks), and Thistles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A tom tit twittering on an eagle's back-side [graphic]

10.
A tour to the Hebrides Bossy Bounce preparing for the Scotch professors to kiss / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[19 April 1786]
Call Number:
49 3069
Collection Title:
Opposite title page. Journal of a tour to the Hebrides, with Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A companion print to British Museum Satires No. 7030. Johnson, as a bear with a human head (a profile portrait), walks (left to right) up a mountain. Boswell as an ape with a quasi-human head is seated on the bear's back facing the tail, which he hol...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 19th April 1786, by S.W. Fores at the Caricature Warehouse, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Scotland.
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795., Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Subject (Topic):
Ethnic stereotypes, Clothing & dress, Bears, and Monkeys
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A tour to the Hebrides Bossy Bounce preparing for the Scotch professors to kiss / [graphic]

11.
Dr. Johnson in his travelling dress as described in Boswell's Tour [graphic]

Creator:
Trotter, Thomas, 1756-1803, engraver
Published / Created:
[18 January 1786]
Call Number:
786.01.18.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Whole length portrait of Johnson (not caricatured) walking (left to right) in a mountainous landscape. He walks with a tall stick; his left hand is held up as if declaiming. Behind and below him walks Boswell, a minute figure. In the middle distance ...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Jany. 18th 1786 by Geo. Kearsley No. 46 Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 and Boswell, James, 1740-1795
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Dr. Johnson in his travelling dress as described in Boswell's Tour [graphic]

12.
The biographers [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[June 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 38. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The three biographers of Johnson sit under his bust, which frowns down at them from a high rectangular pedestal. Mrs. Thrale (left) and Boswell (right) sit facing each other; she leans back, her head turned in 'profil perdu' towards Johnson (who look...
Description:
Title etched below image
Publisher:
Publd. June 1786 by T. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, and Courtenay, John, 1738-1816
Subject (Topic):
Books, Authors, and Sculpture
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The biographers [graphic]

13.
The biographers [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[June 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 38. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The three biographers of Johnson sit under his bust, which frowns down at them from a high rectangular pedestal. Mrs. Thrale (left) and Boswell (right) sit facing each other; she leans back, her head turned in 'profil perdu' towards Johnson (who look...
Description:
Title etched below image
Publisher:
Publd. June 1786 by T. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Name):
Boswell, James, 1740-1795, Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, and Courtenay, John, 1738-1816
Subject (Topic):
Books, Authors, and Sculpture
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The biographers [graphic]

14.
The contest at Auckinleck

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The interior of a library, the walls lined with heavy folio volumes. Johnson attacks Lord Auchinleck (left) with three books inscribed 'Liturgy', held between his upraised hands which conceal his face. Auchinleck shrinks back in alarm; he has dropped...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 10th, 1786, by E. Jackson, No.14 Marylebone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The contest at Auckinleck

15.
The recovery

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Johnson and Boswell sit at a small circular table in a plainly furnished room. Boswell holds his head, leaning on the table, and pointing with his left hand at an open book inscribed 'Twentieth Sunday after Trinity'; he looks with abject supplication...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 20 June, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary bone [sic] Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The recovery

16.
The recovery

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Johnson and Boswell sit at a small circular table in a plainly furnished room. Boswell holds his head, leaning on the table, and pointing with his left hand at an open book inscribed 'Twentieth Sunday after Trinity'; he looks with abject supplication...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 20 June, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary bone [sic] Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The recovery

17.
The reconciliation

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The interior of a boarded hut, the inn at Glenelg. Johnson (left) stands by a table, Ogden (see BMSat 7031) open in his right hand, his left held meditatively to his cheek. Boswell (right) kneels beside him, his hands clasped in prayer, his face puck...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 20th, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14, Marylebone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The reconciliation

18.
Lodging at a M'Queen's [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
Published / Created:
[20 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In a squalid room Johnson and Boswell lie in two short truckle beds. Boswell (right) is in the foreground, his face contorted with horror, his hands before his mouth as if to stifle a scream, his bare feet drawn up, but projecting over the end of his...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 20 June 1786, by E. Jackson No. 14, Mary bone [sic] Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Subject (Topic):
Atttics, Bedroooms, Nightmares, Sleepwear, and Spiders
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Lodging at a M'Queen's [graphic].

19.
Lodging at M'Queen's.

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In a squalid room Johnson and Boswell lie in two short truckle beds. Boswell (right) is in the foreground, his face contorted with horror, his hands before his mouth as if to stifle a scream, his bare feet drawn up, but projecting over the end of his...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 20 June, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14, Mary bone [sic] Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Lodging at M'Queen's.

20.
The procession

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 June 1786]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Johnson and Boswell walk together; their landlord, wearing a knitted cap and tartan stockings, walks in front (left) holding a candle; he turns round smiling up at the couple. Johnson walks with a heavy, dignified melancholy, leaning on his stick, Bo...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 15, 1786, by E. Jackson, No. 14 Mary bone [sic] Street, Golden Square
Subject (Name):
Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784, Boswell, James, 1740-1795, and Boswell, James, 1740-1795.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The procession

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