"A pack of hounds is in full cry after an animal with the head of Hastings which runs through the gate of St. James's Palace (right). He wears a turban; a collar round his neck is inscribed 'Hyana', and a large bag inscribed 'Diamonds & Rupees' is tied to his tail. The hounds are being whipped back by Thurlow (left) who rides an ass with the head of the King, shouting "Back! Back!" He wears a hunting-cap and boots with monstrous spurs, with his Chancellor's wig and gown. He is riding over the hounds who have the heads of the leading Managers of Hastings's impeachment. North (not a Manager) lies prostrate and apparently dead under the ass's heels. Burke is being crushed under the animal's off foreleg, while the other kicks Fox. The foremost of the pack is Sheridan, his collar inscribed 'Drury Lane'. Behind him are Fox, a dog whose collar is inscribed 'Francis' (not a Manager, see BMSat 7268), and Michael Angelo Taylor, his collar inscribed 'Law-Chick', see BMSat 6777. The King's head is in profile to the right, his saddle is ornamented with a crown and a jewel is suspended from his neck, probably the famous diamond, see BMSat 6966, &c. Two sentries stand at the gate of the Palace with pens in their caps, probably indicating that they are the two Secretaries of State, [In Wright and Evans they are identified as Sydney and Pitt. Sidney's vis-à-vis, scarcely recognizable, resembles Pitt in BMSat 7312] Sydney (left) and Carmarthen (right), to whom there is some resemblance, and who are peers, cf. BMSat 7300, &c."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Gillray in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Bulse -- Military sentries.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 27th, 1788, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Leeds, Francis Godolphin Osborne, Duke of, 1751-1799, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Sydney, Thomas Townshend, Viscount, 1733-1800, Taylor, Michael Angelo, 1757-1834, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Francis, Philip, 1740-1818, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and St. James's Palace (London, England)
"A blind beggar, Sir Cecil Wray, is led (right to left) by his dog, round whose neck hangs a 'Subscription Box'. He supports himself by a long staff; in his left hand is the dog's cord, and under his left arm is a larger box, inscribed 'Subscription Scrutiny Box'. He sings: "Pity the Weak, and Needy pray, Oh pity me, I've lost the day." Behind the dog is a placard inscribed: "See here the Dog, of all his kind, The fittest for a Beggar blind, The Beast can bark or grunt as Hog. His name is Churchill - Oh the Dog!"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker and month of publication from British Museum catalogue., Four lines of verse below title: Ye Christians charitable, good and civil, pray something give to this poor wandering devil ..., Plate from: The history of the Westminster election., Temporary local subject terms: Buildings: Covent Garden Church -- Allusion to scrutiny -- Allusion to John Churchill of Westminster., and Mounted to 32 x 25 cm.
Publisher:
Publd. 11th [May] 1784 by H. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Great Britain. Parliament and Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805
Subject (Topic):
Elections, 1784, Politics and government, Blind persons, Staffs (Sticks), and Dogs
"Fox, dressed as a watchman, stands full-face, his right hand grasping his staff (inscribed 'Uprightness'), his left on his hip. Over his head is the word 'Liberty'; his lantern stands on the ground beside him sending forth rays inscribed 'Truth'. His dog (left) is 'Vigilance'. Zigzag flashes of lightning among clouds, inscribed 'Ministerial Thunderbolts', threaten him from all sides. In the background (right) two sham watchmen are running off to the right holding staves and dark lanterns, which contrast with that of Fox, which sheds its rays in all directions. The foremost is Sir Cecil Wray in military uniform, saying, "For Chelsea Ho a"; the other wearing a hooded cloak over his naval uniform is Lord Hood saying, "For Greenwich Ho a". They are followed by two dogs."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched above image., Printmaker and date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Dedication etched below image: To the independent electors of Westminster this print of their staunch old watchman the guardian of their rights and privileges is dedicated by a gratefull elector., Text at bottom of plate: NB. Beware of counterfeits as the Greenwich and Chelsea watchmen are upon the look out!, and Mounted to 30 x 40 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount, 1724-1816, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813., Great Britain. Parliament, 1783-1784., and Great Britain. Parliament
Subject (Topic):
Elections, Hospitals, Dogs, Lanterns, Military uniforms, and Watchmen
"The Duke of York (right), blowing a horn, sits in the boot of a coach driven by a lawyer, probably William Adam (left), who says: I thought we should bring him through. On the roof is a bush supporting a placard: Acquitted Glorious Majority of 82. Inside the coach are three lawyers, as in British Museum Satires No. 11269, who are not characterized. The coach is surrounded by a cheering mob. Mrs. Clarke, a termagant with streaming hair, holds up clenched fists towards the Duke. Next her is a fat parson, who says: I always said he was Innocent. A man shouts Huzza Glorias News for Old England. Next him is a bearded Jew in a long gown with a sack on his shoulder inscribed Left of Regimentals. A man shouts: That's right-go it my Darling [cf. British Museum Satires No. 11228]."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Triumph of innocence
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Variant state lacking series number in upper left corner. Cf. No. 11274 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on two sides., and Mounted to 30 x 44 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 30th, 1809, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827, Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson, 1776-1852, and Adam, William, 1751-1839
"The Duchess of York (left), full face, dances a minuet with a partner whose figure and profile suggest the Prince of Wales. He faces her, his left forefinger touching her left forefinger, his right arm outstretched, holding his hat. Her dress is cut very low and she displays her tiny feet (cf. BMSat 7930, &c), showing her leg to the knee in a way then considered immodest."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter 'k' in 'York' seems to have been etched on the plate as 'y' and altered by hand after printing., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet partially trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Dancing -- Dances: minuet.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 14th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820
"The Duke and Duchess of York receive the address of the City on their marriage, the Mayor, &c, being represented as bulls on their hind legs, wearing livery-gowns. A braying ass on the extreme right reads the 'City Address to their Royal Highness . . .' The Duke stands on the edge or the dais, making an extravagantly low bow, looking through his legs away from the deputation; the Duchess on his right sinks in a curtsey so low tha her petticoats take the form of a circular cushion from the centre of which her head emerges. Behind them (left) is a chair of State surmounted by crown."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
City-loyalty amply rewarded
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Temporary local subject terms: Marriages: Duke of York's marriage, 1791 -- Furniture: chair of State -- Crowns -- Members of Common Council -- John Hopkins, Mayor, 1791 -- Rose, Recorder, 1791 -- Horned cattle -- Asses -- City address to the Duke and Duchess of York -- Curtsies: Duchess of York's curtsy.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 27th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827 and Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820
"A handsome young woman, in full dress with feathers in her hair, kneels on one knee, left foot thrust forward, arms extended, apostrophizing an ornate arm-chair on a dais (right). She appeals to Thalia and Melpomene for aid in her profession, asking for enormous rewards for her conspicuous abilities, should she 'ever reach the boards of a London Theatre'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from letterpress text printed below image., Three paragraphs of text below title: Hear me dramatic sisters, gay Thalia, and sublime Melpomone, by guardians to your supplicant, and aid her in her profession ..., and Printer's line below lines of text: Spragg, printer, 27 Bow-Street, Convent-Garden.
Publisher:
Pub'd. 10th Augst., 1801, by R. Ackermann, No. 101 Strand
"A centaur with the body of the Duke of Bedford flees in terror from the angry British lion, whose head and fore-paws appear on the left. He is dressed as a jockey, with tricolour jacket and tricolour ribbons in his cap (as in other prints, e.g. BMSat 9261)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Affrighted centaur and lion britanique and Affrighted centaur & lion britannique
Description:
Title etched below image., No. 6 in a series of six prints with a frontispiece entitled: New pantheon of democratic mythology., Sheet partially trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Mythology: centaurs -- Male dress: jockey -- British Lion.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 7th, 1799, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
"The seven men ride (right to left) on asses, a signpost (right) pointing 'To Dublin'; they carry 'Regency cakes' in place of potatoes. On the extreme left three men lean eagerly forward, one shouts: "What news, What News the tidings tell make haste and tell us all, Say why are Thus mounted Is Regent come and all." St. Patrick, whose galloping donkey has a head-dress of the Prince of Wales's feathers, answers, "By Jasus I'll tell you all in no time why you must know the K-----g is better than the Reg------t that is all". Next comes Charlemont, identified by his earl's coronet; his donkey kicks violently ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Ambassadors extraordinry return on bulls without horns and Ambassadors extraordinary return on bulls without horns
Description:
Title from item., Tentatively attributed to Rowlandson in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Companion print to: Irish ambassadors extraordinary!!!, Temporary local subject terms: Irish Commissioners -- Irish Commissioners' address, 1784 -- Clubs: Shillelaghs -- Coronets -- Regency crisis -- Signposts: "To Dublin" -- Emblems: Regency cakes -- Irish asses -- Food: potato cakes -- Allusion to George III -- Allusion to George IV -- Allusion to Louis Weltje, 1745-1810 -- Allusion to Francis Willis, 1718-1807 -- James Stuart, fl. 1789 -- Thomas Connolly, ca. 1738-1803 -- William Brabazon Ponsonby, 1744-1806, John O'Neill, 1st Viscount, 1740-1798., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 16th, 1789, by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccaddilly [sic]
Subject (Name):
Leinster, William Robert FitzGerald, Duke of, 1749-1804, Charlemont, James Caulfeild, Earl of, 1728-1799, and Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?
