Title from item., Reduced copy of a print by Isaac Cruikshank under the same title, published by S. W. Fores in 1795., Publication information extrapolated from the place and date of publication of the periodical for which the plate was etched., Plate from: London und Paris. Weimar: Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1800, v. 5., p. 346., Numbered 'No. XI' in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: Debates: budget debate, 23 February 1795 -- Artisans -- Money., and Mounted.
Publisher:
Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, and Windham, William, 1750-1810
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Fireplaces, Kettles, Wigs, and Medical procedures & techniques
"The patient sits on a stool, averting his head from the surgeon who supports his left arm, from which the blood spurts into a bowl. The operator wears spurred top-boots, and has a bucolic appearance suggesting a veterinary surgeon. The patient wears a nightcap and buttoned waistcoat over his shirt."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Gillray and artist questionably identified as Sneyd in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of Gillray prints of medical conditions that were apparent studies in facial expression., and Temporary local subject terms: Veterinary surgeons -- Bleeding -- Top boots.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jany. 28th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street, London
Title supplied by curator., Date derived from date certificate was issued., Vignettes represent amputation, dissection, dislocations, ophthalmic surgery, lithotomy, hernia., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Medical education, Physicians, Medical procedures & techniques, Surgery, Orthopedic braces, Medical equipment & supplies, and Dissections
V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An old hag sits in a carved chair with a gothic back by a vast open fire-place (right), with sticks blazing on the hearth. She uses a large knife to slice at one of her distorted toes. Beside her are a tub and scrubbing-brush and a large cat. She wears spectacles and a shawl around her head
Description:
Title etched below image., Close copy, with plate number on border, of a print with the same title by James Gillray published by Hannah Humphrey on February 6, 1800., Publication date based on that of the original print by Gillray from which this copy was made., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Plate numbered '134' in upper right corner.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Cats, Chairs, Eyeglasses, Feet, Fireplaces, Medical procedures & techniques, Older people, Slippers, and Wash tubs
V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An old hag sits in a carved chair with a gothic back by a vast open fire-place (right), with sticks blazing on the hearth. She uses a large knife to slice at one of her distorted toes. Beside her are a tub and scrubbing-brush and a large cat. She wears spectacles and a shawl around her head
Description:
Title etched below image., Close copy, with plate number on border, of a print with the same title by James Gillray published by Hannah Humphrey on February 6, 1800., Publication date based on that of the original print by Gillray from which this copy was made., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Plate numbered '134' in upper right corner., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 28.1 x 21.9 cm, on sheet 41.8 x 25.6 cm., and Leaf 95 in volume 2.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Cats, Chairs, Eyeglasses, Feet, Fireplaces, Medical procedures & techniques, Older people, Slippers, and Wash tubs
"John Bull, corpulent, bald-headed, and stripped to the loins, is beset by leeches with human heads. They climb up his legs and attack his body, arms, and head. He stamps angrily, with clenched fists, saying, "This is Bleeding with A Veangence If I do not Shake off Some of these Leaches I shall not have a drop of Blood Left, why they will never be full & this is the third Set I have had on with in this three years or so. enough to Destroy the best Constitution." The King's profile projects into the design from the left. margin; he holds his spy-glass to his eye (as in British Museum Satires No. 10019, &c), saying, "Hard Work Indeed for poor Johnny How Voraicous I begin to think they will be too many for him I must Order Some of them off I see." Four leeches lie on the ground all inscribed 'Defaulter', followed by various sums: '300-000', '200-000', '400,000', [?] '500,000'. With these is a roll of 'New P . . . [? Pensions]'. On the right are heaped John's hat, waistcoat, coat, shirt, and wig, with a club inscribed 'Oak'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Bleeding John Bull
Description:
Title etched below image., Year of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printseller's announcement within design: Folios of caricatures lent for the evening., and Watermark: John Hall.
Publisher:
Pub. 6th of Feb. by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilli [sic]
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Phlebotomy, Worms, Medical procedures & techniques, and Taxes
"An invalid sits, with contorted features, at a table (left) on which are basin, tea-pot, medicine-bottle, glass. His head is held by a compassionate friend, standing behind him. He wears night-cap, shirt, breeches, and unbuttoned waistcoat."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Gillray and artist questionably identified as Sneyd in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of Gillray prints of medical conditions that were apparent studies in facial expression., and Temporary local subject terms: Glasses: Tumbler -- Medicine Bottles.
Publisher:
Publish'd Jany. 28th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Steet
Subject (Topic):
Emetics, Medical procedures & techniques, Basins (Containers), Drinking vessels, Medicines, Bottles, and Teapots
