"A mêlée of lawyers and witnesses in military action among clouds of dust, directed by Gifford and Copley, who stand in the foreground. Behind Gifford (right) stands a man holding a big book: 'Dutchess of Norfolk's Case'. Beside him are large volumes of 'Law'. P. 12: L, for the lies that were told on the day, The combatants met in the Archer's affray; ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
L, for the lies that were told on the day the combatants met in the archer's affray ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820., Mounted on page 11 of: George Humphrey shop album., and Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, Norfolk, Mary Howard, Duchess of, 1659?-1705., and Rosco.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Lawyers, Witnesses, Fighting, Books, and Spears
"Lyndhurst (see No. 15705), in his Chancellor's wig, is dressed as a beadle in gold-laced cocked hat and coat over his own black knee-breeches. He holds a tall (beadle's) staff representing the mace; a pouch representing the Purse of the Great Seal hangs from his left arm. He stares fixedly. Above his head: 'There's a great deal of trouble with some of our Wards'. After the title: 'Look at me--on't See--don't see I'm the Beadle of Parish &c'. Below the title: '"He Sir that takes pity on decayed men--and gives them Suits of durance; he that sets up his rest to do more exploits with his Mace--than a Morris pike--vide Shakspeare' ['Comedy of Errors', iv. iii]"--British Museum online catalogeue
Description:
Title etched below image., Series title etched above image., Paul Pry is the pseudonym of William Heath., and Not in the Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum.
Publisher:
Pub. June 12 1829 by T. McLean 26 Haymarket sole publisher of P. Prys caricatures - none are original without T. McLeans name
Subject (Name):
Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
[16 June 1832?]
Call Number:
Folio 75 G750 832 no. 6 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Devil, laden with Tories, strides to the left, quoting the Duke of Newcastle with a gloating grin: 'Can't I do what I like with MY OWN' [see BM Satires No. 15884, &c.]. Across his shoulder is a trident on which a bloated bishop is spiked. From the lower end of the handle a rat-trap (see BM Satires No. 15734), on which Peel sits, hangs by a rope. Wellington, encircled by the barbed tail, is dragged along, kicking violently. He is in uniform with spurred boots; a gibbet projects from his cocked hat. Under the Devil's arm are two lawyers: Wetherell in his slovenly dress, and Lyndhurst. The remainder are tied by ropes to the Devil's back; most prominent (left to right) are Ellenborough, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Croker. The others are scarcely characterized; a Scots cap may denote Lauderdale, a renegade."--Britism Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image; series statement at top of image., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., "Price one penny"--Text following series subtitle., Publisher's advertisement at bottom of sheet: All the numbers of John Bull's picture gallery may be had at the publisher's, W. Chubb, 48 Holywell Street, Strand, London., and An adaptation of no. ??? in v. 11 of Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
W. Chubb
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Tory Party (Great Britain), Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857, George V, King of Hanover, 1819-1878, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Wetherell, Charles, Sir, 1770-1846, and William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester, 1776-1834
"A game of chess between the Tsar and the Sultan. The latter sits cross-legged on a chest, to which the chess-board, supported on legs, is attached. Nicholas, a military dandy with a hideous profile, moves a piece, saying 'Check Mate'; he has taken two castles and other pieces. With his left hand he slips a large bag of 'Roubles' into the hat of Wellington who stands behind his chair. The Duke raises two fingers, saying, 'I say's Nothing'. The Sultan clutches his turban, registering consternation; to the box on which he sits is chained a Greek (? Capodistrias) in national costume. The Emperor of Austria and King of Prussia stand behind the chess-board; the former says: 'We must look on for the present Brother.' Beside them stands a Quakerish-looking man, hands clasped and thumbs together, probably President Jackson; he says 'Um . .m.. .m.' Behind Wellington (right) are Eldon, with his hands raised in horror, saying 'Here's treatment of Old friends and Allies.' Behind him is Lyndhurst in wig and gown. Behind the Greek (left) the King of France says to his fellow-Bourbon of the Two Sicilies (identified from BM Satires No. 15865), 'Ve must take care ours turn is not de next.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., British Museum catalogue suggests September or October as the month of publication in 1829., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Military dandies -- Games -- Chess -- Russo-Turkish wars -- Reference to Greece -- Turkey -- Russia -- Austria -- Prussia -- France., and Numbered in ms. at top of sheet: 222.
Publisher:
Publish'd by J. Field, 65 Quadrant
Subject (Name):
Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 1796-1855, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Mahmud II, Sultan of the Turks, 1784-1839, Kapodistrias, Iōannēs Antōniou, 1776-1831, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835, Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 1770-1840, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Charles X, King of France, 1757-1836, and Francesco I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1777-1830
A Cardinal-Legate with attendant clergy gives absolution to Lyndhurst, Peel, and Wellington who kneel before a throne on a dais, their hands in prayer. Lyndhurst has the Purse of the Great Seal under his knees and the mace on the floor beside him. Attendant clergy include two obese monks or friars, one of whom holds a candle, the other a grotesque image of the Virgin. Also in attendance is a Jesuit who holds a triple cross and claps a rosary and a thin, sly-looking priest who also holds a candle
Description:
Title etched below image., The figure with hat and cane is a device of Paul Pry, pseudonym of William Heath., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., and "Pl. 2"--Upper right corner.
Publisher:
Pub. by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Church of England
Subject (Topic):
Relations, Catholic Church, Catholic Emancipation, Cardinals, Monks, Podiums, and Priests
Jones, Thomas Howell, active 1823-1848, printmaker
Published / Created:
[April? 1829]
Call Number:
829.04.00.19+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Apparently an imitation (better drawn) of British Museum Satires No. 15716. Wellington drives (left to right) four galloping horses, each with a human head. The leaders are Lyndhurst (piebald) and Scarlett (black), both wearing legal wigs; the wheelers Brougham, also in his wig, and Burdett. He flicks his lash over the leaders, saying, 'Kim up Motley--keep together odd Rat [Lyndhurst] ye--or I'll lay it into ye!!' The King's (pleased) face is seen through the coach window; he says: 'I say Arthur, you are the Man Wot can make'm go, if you like!!' The guard is Lady Conyngham: she stands up, blowing her horn. She wears a guard's greatcoat and satchel over her dress and holds a blunderbuss. The coach is the 'Windsor Castle'; 'Wellington & Co.'; 'G R 1829'. It has just passed and overturned a two-wheeled ass-cart, the ass falling on its head, the driver, Eldon, sprawling on the ground. In the cart, which is inscribed 'John Eldon Rubbish Carter' [see British Museum Satires No. 15700, &c], are big bundles of 'Anti-Catholic Petetions' [see British Museum Satires No. 15661, &c.]. Standing behind and below the guard's dickey is Peel as 'cad', or conductor; he thumbs his nose at Eldon, saying, 'There's a Guard for the Sovereign eh!!!' Windsor Castle is on the extreme left; on the extreme right is a signpost pointing (left) to 'Windsor' and (right) 'To London'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Needs must when well - drives
Description:
Title etched below image; the words "safety-coach" are etched above the line, inserted with a caret. and Month of publication suggested in the British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pubd. 1829 by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Scarlett, James, Sir, 1769-1844, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, and Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861
"George IV (left), plainly dressed in frogged coat with fur collar, sits in an arm-chair regarding Wellington with surprise. The Duke, dressed as a carpenter, approaches him from the right, bending forward and raising his paper cap which is shaped like a coronet. He is in shirt-sleeves with a high-collared waistcoat, and an apron over his own strapped white trousers. In his left hand is a saw. He says: 'I begs pardon your honor, but I can't stand it no longer--There's my foreman Bob, and Chancery Jack, as we calls him, are fighting instead of minding their work--The vagabonds von't be easy 'till I bundles 'em out.' He watches the King with wary intentness. On the wall behind him is a small picture of 'Bob & Chancery Jack': Peel and Lyndhurst (in his Chancellor's robes) facing each other in a pugilistic encounter."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., A. Sharpshooter tentatively identified as John Phillips. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and Numbered in ms. at top of sheet: 179.
Publisher:
Pub. by S. Gans, 15 Southampton Street, Strand
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, and Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863
"Canning in a long robe and floating cloak stands on a Rock of Integrity, against which huge waves are dashing. He holds out a wand, saying, The Tempest has to the point obeyed my spells, | And cast my enemies within my power. The enemies are Eldon, whose head and arms emerge from the waves; Melville, leaning against an overturned (timber) Admiralty Board at the water's edge, and Wellington, in uniform, riding a prancing horse in the sea; a huge baton inscribed Comd in Chief floats away from him. Two big jack-boots emerge from the water, each clutched at by a drowning man. Near Eldon, a creature (? Caliban) supports above the water the head of a second judge and holds up a (?) mirror. Tossed by great waves at the base of the rock are three open boats, each having a small sail, manned by those who have succeeded the 'enemies'. One is The Copley; in it stands Copley (now Lyndhurst) who has just hurled a harpoon which transfixes Eldon's wig. A bird of prey is about to peck the latter's bald head. In an adjacent boat, The Leach, stands Leach holding a harpoon. Behind them is a slightly larger boat, The Anglesea Cutter, in which are three men: Anglesey in civilian dress holding out a drag-net towards Wellington's back; the (?) Duke of Devonshire holding a grappling-iron, and Scarlett. At the water's edge (right) stands a glorified Duke of Clarence as Neptune, holding a trident and supported by two tritons blowing cornucopia-shells. He is in full light and towers above Melville, who lies below in shadow. Behind Canning's back a figure kneels imploringly on the edge of his rock, saying, Oh! take me back to the hospitable shelter of the Duchy, showing that he is Bexley, who having resigned, withdrew his resignation on 12 Apr. (cf. BM Satires 15391). On the shore in the foreground (left) sits the largest and most conspicuous figure, John Bull (not named), with a big burden on his back: National Debt. He has a countryman's short gaiters, is ragged, with a broken shoe and bare toes, but has a grog-blossom nose and smiles delightedly towards Canning. From his pocket hang Petitions for Reform. Near him stands an elegant Erin, playing her harp, a rose-bush at her feet, emblem of Anglo-Irish conciliation. In the air is a demoniac creature riding a dragon, which breathes flames of Superstition. Holding out two firebrands, Bigotry and Intolerance, he looks down at the unconscious Erin; from his mouth issues a label: No Popery. Canning is lit by a beam of light from an irradiated sun containing the head of George IV looking towards his Minister. Behind Canning, among clouds, is a 'wind', a face directing a blast towards him. Near the horizon is a lighthouse. A little figure (? Cobbett) struggles towards it, holding above the water a large scroll inscribed My Comments."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Prospero triumphant
Description:
Title etched below image., Later state with aquatinting, added border, and street address in imprint re-etched from "27" to "24." Cf. no. 15384 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 10., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Reference to The tempest by William Shakespeare -- Military uniforms -- Field marshall uniforms -- Male costume: Gaiters -- Reference to Erin -- Reference to Ireland -- Mythology: Neptune -- Tritons -- Tridents -- Popery -- Shells: Cornucopiae -- John Bull -- Demons -- Dragons -- Tempests -- Boats -- Judges -- Mirrors -- Wigs -- Harpoons.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 6, 1827, by G. Humphrey, 24 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
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, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Anglesey, Henry William Paget, Marquis of, 1768-1854, Devonshire, William Spencer Cavendish, Duke of, 1790-1858, Scarlett, James, Sir, 1769-1844, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Vansittart, Nicholas, 1766-1851, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835, and Leach, John, 1760-1834
"A mail-coach inscribed 'Sovereig, Windsor and London', with high-stepping horses, is driven, left to right, by Wellington, who wears fashionable coaching dress with multiple-caped coat and broad-brimmed hat. He has just passed a rival coach, 'the Humbug & Co London Windsor', which has overturned, after colliding with a roadside post inscribed 'Emancipation'. An alarmed face looks out of the window; the traces have broken, the front wheels are off; the driver, Eldon, has fallen on his back on to the prostrate wheelers. The Duke of Cumberland falls head first from the frail dickey; another man (? Winchilsea) falls from the roof, which is stacked high with bulky petitions, one inscribed 'Old Womans Petition']; a paper also falls to the ground inscribed 'Bigotry, Ignorance, Intolerance, Loaves, Fishes, Pensions, Places'. Behind Wellington, on "The Sovereign", sit four men: Brougham, in barrister's wig and holding a brief-bag, a bishop, Burdett, a judge (probably Lyndhurst). The guard is Peel, who stands up, horn in hand, to say to the Duke: 'I say governor we've done em up at last, they will never recover themselves any more.' Wellington, looking over his shoulder, answers: 'No No, they are quite done up that post has smash'd them.' The inside passengers are George IV and Lady Conyngham; he leans out to watch the catastrophe, saying with a smile, 'Floored by George.' She says: 'Aye Aye George we've gotten a Coachman now vot is up to a thing or two, and knows vot is vot.' Brougham: 'Why the concern has been in a bad way some time they say that it is so rotten that all the Rats abandoned it.' The bishop: 'Its lucky they had few passengers.' Burdett: 'No wonder they upset they had too much rubbish on the roof'. The coach flies a flag inscribed 'True Patriotism Honor Truth Liberality'; it is decorated with the Royal Arms: shamrock and roses. There is a background of trees dominated on the right by Windsor Castle."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Approximate date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Numbered in ms. at top of sheet: 210.
Publisher:
Published by J. Field, 65 Quadrant, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, Winchilsea, George William Finch-Hatton, Earl of, 1791-1858, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, and Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861
"A fight between the four barristers: Brougham and Denman, without shields, wield papers inscribed respectively 'Truth' and 'Justice'. The other two, with shields and a heavy spear, are worsted; at their feet lie Eldon, and (according to the text) Lauderdale and Redesdale (the most aggressive of the peers during the proceedings). In the background (left), among clouds of smoke, the Ministerial forces, with a tattered banner inscribed 'Pains . . Penalties', are retreating to the left. A cheering crowd advances from the right. P. 23: X, for the cross, and the Archer's distress, The battle had roared like a storm thro' the press, ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
X, for the cross, and the archer's distress, the battle had roared like a storm thro' the press ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820., Mounted on page 13 of: George Humphrey shop album., and Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Redesdale, John Mitford, Baron, 1748-1830, and Rosco.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Lawyers, Shields, Spears, Fighting, and Crowds
