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1. Sadness [art original]
- Creator:
- Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1800]
- Call Number:
- Drawings W87 no. 30 Box D180
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- An elderly woman (left) clasps her head in despair and looks up, away from the body of a tiny dog which a black liveried footman holds on a cushion. Both figures are shown three-quarter length
- Description:
- Title inscribed in black ink in the artist's hand., Signed by the artist in black ink., Date from Rowlandson etching after this drawing., Drawing numbered in upper right corner in black ink: No. 12., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Topic):
- Pets, Dogs, Death, Servants, Grief, and Sadness
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sadness [art original]
2. Conjugal affection from the original picture presented to the city by Aldn. Boydell / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Thew, Robert, 1758-1802, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [29 September 1799]
- Call Number:
- 799.09.29.01++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A wealthy middle class family gathered in a room, the father standing in the centre, leaning on the back of a chair which his youngest child stands upon, embracing him, a son standing beside pointing to an open book and the mother sitting at left, gazing to right while another daughter beside plays with a kitten, a bird in a cage on table beside; at right an older son looks out anxiously at the ships on river beyond, his coat over his arm.."--British Museum online catalogue and The paintings on the back wall of the room and the statue above the doorway amplify the moral subject of the print
- Description:
- Title from text in lower margin, centered., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Dedication engraved below image, on either side of title: To Their Most Excellent Majesties King George III, & Queen Charlotte, this print is most humbly dedicated by their most dutiful and loyal subject, Jno. Boydell.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Sept. 29, 1799, by J. & J. Boydell, No. 90 Cheapside, and at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Interiors, Families, Windows, Paintings, and Pets
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Conjugal affection from the original picture presented to the city by Aldn. Boydell / [graphic]
3. The reconcillation, or, The return from Scotland [graphic] \
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [17 December 1785]
- Call Number:
- 785.12.17.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The bride, holding a handkerchief to her eye, and the young husband (left), wearing regimentals, advance into a well-furnished room; a delighted liveried servant eagerly places a chair for her. By the fire-place (right) are the middle-aged parents; the mother has risen, the father turns in his chair with gesture and expression of reproachful welcome. Behind (left) in the doorway two maidservants register surprised delight. On the wall are two pictures: (?) the prodigal son among swine, and the prodigal's return. There is an ornate chimney-piece in the Adam manner."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Return from Scotland
- Description:
- Title from item., Temporary local subject terms: Literature: Brides -- Bridegrooms -- Elopement -- Allusion to the parable of the prodigal son -- Furniture: mantel pieces -- Slipcovered chairs -- Military uniforms -- Military officers' uniforms -- Domestic service: footman's uniforms -- Maidservants -- Pictures amplifying the subject: prodigal son among the swines -- Pictures amplifying the subject: prodigal son leaving his home -- Knife boxes -- Plates -- Glass: liquor bottles -- Wine glasses, and Printmaker's name erased.
- Publisher:
- Printed & published December 17, 1785 by W. Hinton, No. 5 Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange
- Subject (Topic):
- Dogs and Pets
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The reconcillation, or, The return from Scotland [graphic] \
4. Grown gentlemen taught to dance [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rennoldson, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- as the act directs, 20th Augt. 1768.
- Call Number:
- 768.08.20.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Below title: Engraved after an original picture of Mr. John Collett, in the possession of Mr. Smith., Attribution to Rennoldson based on companion print: Grown ladies &c. taught to dance., and Temporary local subject terms: Dancing lessons -- Musicians: violinist -- Ear-trumpets -- Pictures amplifying subject: opera dancer -- Opera dancers: Madame Elastique -- Theatrical costume: opera dancer's costume -- Musical instruments: violin with case -- Music books -- Curl papers -- Placards: dancing lessons advertisement -- Literature: allusion to Works of Isaac Newton, 1642-1727 -- Allusion to Essay concerning human understanding by John Locke, 1632-1704 -- Furnishings: pulley stiles.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Jno. Smith, No. 35 in Cheapside, & Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Dancers, Dance, Hairdressing, Pets, and Musicians
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Grown gentlemen taught to dance [graphic].
5. College breakfast [graphic]
- Creator:
- Laurie, Robert, 1755-1836, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [21 October 1783]
- Call Number:
- 783.10.21.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- At one end of a long table, a cleric with crossed eyes and mortar board drinks tea. He appears to be suspended in the air (the chair is not drawn) and leans with his elbow on the Morning Herald on the table. At the other end, a yawning academic in an unbuttoned coat under his robe, is doing up his stockings. His loose garter draws the attention of a playful cat while a dog watches him impatiently. Next to him on the table is an open volume of Euclid's Elements. The maid standing behind the table looks at the cleric on the left and pours hot water on the floor missing the teacup. Above the fireplace hang two muskets and three silhouette portraits of women. The bookshelves on the right display works of English authors and philosophers; on the left hangs a painting of a reposing nude and a satyr
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd Octr. 21st, 1783 by J. Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy, Scholars, Eating & drinking, Interiors, Pets, Rifles, Hats, and Clothing & dress
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > College breakfast [graphic]
6. From the originals at Windsor L- C-town's dream. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Kingsbury, Henry, active 1775-1804, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- March 20, 1791.
- Call Number:
- 791.03.20.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A travesty of Quintin Matsys' picture of 'The Misers' at Windsor, the misers being George III, writing in his ledger and counting coins, and Queen Charlotte, leaning on his shoulder. The pose, dress, background, and accessories are closely copied, except that the hood over the Queen's head is pushed back to show a large ear-ring and her hair which is decorated with pearls. The 's' of 'Originals' in the title has been scored through, stressing the identification of 'the Misers'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- From the original at Windsor and Lord Courtown's dream
- Description:
- Title etched below image; letter 's' in 'originals' scored through with several etched lines., Questionable attribution to Kingsbury from the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Pen cases -- Inkpots -- Jewels: Queen Charlotte's jewels -- Travesty: Quinten Metsys's The Money Changer and His Wife -- Allusion to James Stopford, Earl of Courtown, 1731-1810., and Watermark: initials LV G.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by Jacob Dowse, near Turnstile, Holborn
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and Charlotte, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
- Subject (Topic):
- Purses, Books, Candlesticks, Interiors, Pets, Birds, Miserliness, and Coins
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > From the originals at Windsor L- C-town's dream. [graphic]
7. From the originals at Windsor L- C-town's dream. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Kingsbury, Henry, active 1775-1804, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- March 20, 1791.
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 8
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A travesty of Quintin Matsys' picture of 'The Misers' at Windsor, the misers being George III, writing in his ledger and counting coins, and Queen Charlotte, leaning on his shoulder. The pose, dress, background, and accessories are closely copied, except that the hood over the Queen's head is pushed back to show a large ear-ring and her hair which is decorated with pearls. The 's' of 'Originals' in the title has been scored through, stressing the identification of 'the Misers'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- From the original at Windsor and Lord Courtown's dream
- Description:
- Title etched below image; letter 's' in 'originals' scored through with several etched lines., Questionable attribution to Kingsbury from the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Pen cases -- Inkpots -- Jewels: Queen Charlotte's jewels -- Travesty: Quinten Metsys's The Money Changer and His Wife -- Allusion to James Stopford, Earl of Courtown, 1731-1810., 1 print : etching & stipple engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 44.3 x 36.3 cm, on sheet 46.4 x 37.3 cm., and Mounted on leaf 4 of volume 8 of 12.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by Jacob Dowse, near Turnstile, Holborn
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and Charlotte, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
- Subject (Topic):
- Purses, Books, Candlesticks, Interiors, Pets, Birds, Miserliness, and Coins
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > From the originals at Windsor L- C-town's dream. [graphic]
8. January and May [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- 16 April 1771.
- Call Number:
- 771.04.16.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In an elegant sitting room, an older man bows before a beatiful young woman who holds a squirrel in her hand as a handsome young man looks on the scene from the door. A painting of Spring hangs on the wall behind her; a painting of Winter hangs on the wall above the old man's head
- Description:
- Title from item., Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies -- Male dress: furred overcoat -- Domestic service: footman -- Furnishings: pet house -- Picture hanging hooks -- Pictures amplifying subject -- Carpet -- Furniture: loveseat with embroidered upholstery., and Mounted; restrike on acidic paper.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, 53 Fleet Street, & J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, as the act directs
- Subject (Topic):
- Muffs, Servants, Pets, Squirrels, and Floor coverings
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > January and May [graphic]
9. Le mort [graphic].
- Creator:
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- Augt. 11, 1829.
- Call Number:
- 829.08.11.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- King George IV and the Marchioness of Conyngham grieve over the body of a dead giraffe, which had been sent to them by Mehmet Ali, Pasha of Egypt. There is a black mourning border around the image. Left, two Nubians lament. Right, the Lord Chancellor Lord Eldon plays a dirge on the bagpipes (the King called him "Old Bags" because of the purse containing the Privy Seal carried by the Lord Chancellor), while next to him are a pillbox and a prescription signed "Abe[rne]thy", representing unsuccessful medicine for the giraffe
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Two lines of text beneath title: Suppose and suppose the giraffe it should die, Old Bags he should play over him, we'd sit down and cry., and Matted to: 32.5 x 41.6 cm.
- Publisher:
- Published by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Abernethy, John, 1764-1831., Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861., Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838., and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830.
- Subject (Topic):
- Giraffe, Pets, Death, Bagpipes, Medicines, Bagpipe, Medicine, Giraffes, and Grief
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Le mort [graphic].
10. Snap dragon [graphic].
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [12 December 1795]
- Call Number:
- 795.12.12.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Six country people surround a flaming bowl on a small round table. A man jocosely holds a terrified cat over the bowl to force it to pull out a raisin. A man wearing a shirt or surplice stands with both arms held up, from one hand dangles a (?) burnt rag. A mastiff (right) snarls at the cat."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Printmaker identified in the British Museum catalogue and from original drawing in the Huntington Library., One of a series of Drolls., Plate numbered '165' in lower left corner., Temporary local subject terms: Snap dragon -- Punch bowl., and Watermark.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd Decr. 12th 1795 by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
- Subject (Topic):
- Games, Beverages, Bowls (Tableware), Tables, Pets, Cats, and Dogs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Snap dragon [graphic].