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1. The royal sneak, or, Mrs. Etiquette driving the P----e from the fete at Vauxhall [graphic].

Creator:: Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, printmaker
Published / Created:: [August 1813]
Call Number:: 813.08.00.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Mrs Etiquette driving the Prince from the fete at Vauxhall
Description:: Title from item., Attributed to Woodward., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Fetes -- Sir William MacMahon, 1st Bart., 1776-1837., and In contemporary hand, in ink below corresponding figures on print: Princess of Wales. McMahon. Sheridan. Prince Regent.
Publisher:: Pubd. August 1813 by J. Johnston 98 Cheapside
Subject (Name):: Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The royal sneak, or, Mrs. Etiquette driving the P----e from the fete at Vauxhall [graphic].

2. A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [March 1806]
Call Number:: 806.03.00.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "George III, in back view, seated at a writing-table, tries to fend off members of the new Ministry who beset him with conflicting plans and proposals. He exclaims "What, What, What! [his habitual phrase] all Wrong! all Wrong." On his right Fox is seated, but falls back dismayed, his chair collapsing; he holds 'Proposals for a General Peace', saying, "I am certain John Bull will like my plan better than any of them, sign mine." Next him is Ellenborough, in wig and gown, his left hand on the back of Fox's chair, which (perhaps) he is causing to fall; he proffers a 'Plan of a New Mode of Justice', and says: "The only specimen among them of a knowledge of the Subject, Sign this." (The inclusion of the Lord Chief Justice in the Cabinet was much objected to, on constitutional grounds, see 'Ann. Reg.', 1806, pp. 28-33, and BMSat 10563.) Moira, in regimentals, kneeling on a chair on the extreme right., leans forward, one hand on Ellenborough's shoulder, to present a 'Project for improveing of Ordinance'; he says: "By St Patrick now, if you was to put the whole of them together you would not be able to make a bit of sense out of them, this is the only one for John Bull." Windham, next Ellenborough, faces the King, presenting a paper inscribed 'War on the Continent', and saying, "I say nothing more or less than that they are all bad but this". Behind him Tierney stands, profferring a blank paper; he says: "Only look at mine & you'll be convinced its quite the thing." The others are on the King's l. Sheridan, a pendent to Fox, leans forward with his paper: 'Manager of the Finan[ces]'; he says: "Here sign this, this is the only good plan of management, all complete nonsense compared with this" [the hopeless confusion and debt in which the finances of Drury Lane were involved by Sheridan's management are satirized]. He wears, under his laced coat, the chequered waistcoat and breeches of Harlequin, see BMSat 9916. Behind him is Grenville, his partly obscured paper inscribed on the; he says: "This is the only well digested plan pro bona [sic] Publico, you may depend upon it." Petty's paper is blank; he says: "This petty effusion of Ideas you'll find full of weighty argument on every subject I assure you." Erskine (the arch-egotist, see BMSat 9246, &c), in wig and gown, and with the Purse of the Great Seal, leans forward with a blank paper to say: "This is the only learned plan among them, which I have arranged, I' I' I." Sidmouth stands on the extreme left., clutching, but not proffering, a paper; he flinches from we clamouring Ministers, saying, "If this is the Union of Parties, I'll be disunited.""--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Principles of democracy too prevalent
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement following imprint: Folios of caricatures lent out for the evening., Sheet trimmed to edge of plate mark on two sides., and Watermark: Strasburg Lily.
Publisher:: Pubd. March, 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, and Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A council in confusion, or, Principles of democracy too prevalent [graphic].

3. A friendly visit to the dramatic manufactory, or, Preparations for next season [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [6 February 1804]
Call Number:: 804.02.06.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan (l.) sits in an arm-chair at his writing-table, pen in hand. He slouches forward, peering at a large playbill in his left hand. 'Tom Hickathrift \ and the \ Giants \ a new Growlo Drama \ with \ Wittington \ and his \ Cat \ a Pur-letta \ in which a real \ Cat and Mice \ will be Introduced \ - Due Notice will be given \ of Mr Carlo's next \ Performance.' He says: "Now I have got my head down Water I am determined to go on Swimmingly." The Newfoundland dog 'Carlo' (his massive padlocked collar so inscribed) who played in 'The Caravan', faces Sheridan holding in his mouth a basket labelled 'Raw Materials for New Subjects'; these are rolled MSS. inscribed: 'Dog-Matical Essays', 'Bark-shire Poems', 'Bones to Pick'. Fox (r.), immensely fat stands beside Carlo, in profile to the left., r. hand on the dog's head, l. in his coat-pocket. He says: "You are a very good Dog Namesake - a very good Dog indeed - I wish you would Spin me a little Money thes hard times - it would be very acceptable." Behind Sheridan are book-shelves; from a shelf inscribed 'Glass Slippers as good as New' two slippers dangle. The titles of the (bulky) books are: 'Jack the Giant Killer', 'Goody Two Shoes', 'little Red Riding Hood', 'Tom Thumb', 'Seven Champions [of Christendom]'; actually these tales were best known in penny chap-books"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Preparations for next season
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on two sides., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement following imprint: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., and Mounted to 29 x 40 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 6th, 1804 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Dogs and Obesity
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A friendly visit to the dramatic manufactory, or, Preparations for next season [graphic].

4. A great stream from a petty fountain, or, John Bull swamped in the flood of new-taxes cormorants fishing in the stream. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [May 1806]
Call Number:: 806.05.00.09+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A torrent of taxes gushes from the mouth of Lord Henry Petty, chancellor of the exchequer, emptying into the "Unfathomable Sea of Taxation" in which John Bull is drowning in full view of greedy cormorants representing members of the Grenville ministry which was formed after the death of William Pitt
Alternative Title:: John Bull swamped in the flood of new taxes
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Williams in the British Museum catalogue., A copy of a print by Gillray. Cf. No. 10564 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., and With stamp of S.W. Fores in the lower right corner.
Publisher:: Pubd. May 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Name):: Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, and Adair, Robert, Sir, 1763-1855
Subject (Topic):: Taxes, John Bull (Symbolic character), Fountains, Cormorants, and Rowboats
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A great stream from a petty fountain, or, John Bull swamped in the flood of new-taxes cormorants fishing in the stream. [graphic]

5. A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [23 March 1807]
Call Number:: 807.03.23.03+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: George III stands before his throne, face hidden behind a pillar, his sceptre raised over head ready to strike Grenville as his kicks him. Other members of the ministry flee in confusion and terror, some rubbing their posteriors to show that they too have been kicked. A label floats from the King: What! What! bring in the Papists! O you cunning Jesuits you! What you thought I was like little Boney & would turn Turk or anything? ... Grenville has lost hold of a scroll on which can be read: Catholic Bill for bringing the Papists into power & supporting the Broad bottom Jesuits in their places for securing the Papists in commanding of the Army & Navy & all the Public offices ...
Alternative Title:: Emancipation of all the talents
Description:: Title from item. and Text following title: Vide the fate of yr Catholic Bill.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 23 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Erskine, James Francis, 1743-1806, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Anti-Catholicism, Catholic emancipation, Politics and government, Fools & jesters, and Thrones
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A kick at the broad-bottoms!, i.e., Emancipation of all the talents [graphic].

6. A nest of Billy biters lately discovered in an ancient chapel in the West Minster. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [26 June 1804]
Call Number:: 804.06.26.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement following imprint: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Watermark: Strasburg Lily., and Modern ms. annotations on mount identify several figures in the print; mounted to 29 x 39 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 26th, 1804 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Erskine, James Francis, 1743-1806, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: John Bull (Symbolic character)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A nest of Billy biters lately discovered in an ancient chapel in the West Minster. [graphic]

7. A sale of fox hounds [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1812]
Call Number:: 812.03.17.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In the center an auctioneer, hammer in hand, stands behind a podium having sold a pack of hounds with the human faces; Sheridan holds the hounds leashes. One dog sleeps on the floor as another urinates on its bone. On the left, a grey horse neighs as it is lead to the auctioneer. A clerk taking notes at a small desk to the left of the podium looks up at the auctioneer
Description:: Possibly by Williams, based on style., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., In pencil along bottom edge: Grey. P of W. Sheridan., and Mounted to 29 x 40 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 17th 1812 by Wm. Holland No 11 Cockspur Street
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Auctions, Corruption, Dogs, Horses, and Urination
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A sale of fox hounds [graphic].

8. A scene in the Forty thievs [sic] performing at the Theatre Royal. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [May 1806]
Call Number:: 806.05.00.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Fox as Abdallah, captain of the thieves, leads his band towards the treasure-cave; he stands in profile to the right., facing the cave where a Chancellor's gown and a Chief Justice's gown are suspended. On a table decorated with the Royal Arms are three coronets; in front of it, two sacks of 'Cash', a mace, large rolls of parchment inscribed 'Places' and 'Pensions'. The thieves all wear jewelled turbans with aigrettes, Turkisn trousers tucked into boots, zouave jackets edged with fur over short sleeves. Each holds a sabre. Fox exclaims "Open Sesame." The thieves are crowded together behind Fox and Sheridan, who points to the cave, turning round to say: "Glorious spoils comrades in this Cavern of Ours, surely there is enoug to satisfy us all, I long to lead a sober steady Life." The other thieves are not characterized, and it is not clear to which speaker the different speeches belong. Behind and between Sheridan and Fox is Sidmouth saying: "Blister me [cf. BMSat 9849] if I dont think my exploits deserve that roll of Parchment." Windham (regarded as a war-monger, cf. BMSat 9871), says: "I should like a little cutting and slashing befor I left off Buisiness!" The Marquis of Buckingham, indicated by spectacles, says: "If the Cady will but make me a Viceroy ill give up this buisiness at once." This speech is also connected with Bedford's profile Next the head of the latter is that of the tall Moira. Erskine (1.) says: "I'll take the black gown trim'd with gold, and the valuble [the mace] that belongs to it. for my share". An unappropriated speech must belong to Ellenborough (not discoverable): "Well I'll take the one with the Fur upon it, and some thing to make up for the want of Gold trimming." Others of the band are little Lord Henry Petty looking up at Sheridan and the bulky Grenville with his sabre resting on his shoulder. Profiles suggest Burdett (on the extreme left.) and Grey."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Scene in the Forty Thievs performing at the Theatre Royal and Scene in the Forty Thieves performing at the Theatre Royal
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Publisher in British Museum catalogue: E. Walker active from 1789-1813., Figures identified in ms. annotations along outer margin of print., and Mounted to 32 x 47 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. May, 1806 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816., Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in the Forty thievs [sic] performing at the Theatre Royal. [graphic]

9. All the talents upset, or, The high mettled Hanoverian grown restive [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [April 1807]
Call Number:: 807.04.00.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The White Horse of Hanover (the King) kicks violently; he has thrown off members of the Ministry who lie under his heels, while Howick and Grenville are about to fall from the saddle; the reins have broken. On the horse's shoulder is the star of the Garter. Grenville, on the hind-quarters, his peer's robe floating behind him, holds the (torn) 'Catholic Bil[l]', while he clutches the slipping Howick. In the middle distance (l.) John Bull, a yokel in a smock, watches delightedly, saying, "Dang it! he has kicked um off at last zure enough! Aye, Aye, it was that cursed Catholic Bill tickled his rightump and set him a Kicking." Sidmouth lies in front of the animal, holding up his arm; he clutches a clyster-pipe (cf. BMSat 9849). The others (l. to r.) are Petty and Erskine in their gowns; the former clutches Howick's r. ankle, dragging him down; the latter sits on a cushion inscribed '4.000 Pr Anm' [see BMSat 10714.] He says: "I've had a cursed short ride! and if it had not been for this little cushion I should have a confounded thump on my Rump." Ellenborough tries to protect his head from the horse's heels. Sheridan, as Harlequin (see BMSat 9916), sprawls on the ground, bleeding at the nose. Moira runs off, as does Temple, also with a bleeding nose; he says: "Curse that Stone I've broke my Nose against it." Before him is a large piece of 'Portland Stone' [see BMSat 10718, &c]; behind him is his spectacled father, Buckingham. On the extreme right. are Windham and Lauderdale, wearing a plaid."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: High mettled Hanoverian grown restive
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Catholic Bill., and Mounted to 32 x 47 cm.; figures identified by m.s. annotations on mount.
Publisher:: Pubd. April, 1807 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, and Windham, William, 1750-1810
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > All the talents upset, or, The high mettled Hanoverian grown restive [graphic].

10. Fishing for flats, or, A drag from the Stock Exchange [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [25 July 1806]
Call Number:: 806.07.25.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Drag from the Stock Exchange
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Land of Promise -- Fishing nets., Watermark: A. Stace 1803., and Mounted to 29 x 39 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. July 25, 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Fishing for flats, or, A drag from the Stock Exchange [graphic].

11. Humility, or, The canvassing candidate Effrontery, or, The candidte [sic] returned. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [December 1806]
Call Number:: Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Two adjacent designs: on the left Sheridan drink-sodden and blear-eyed, stoops obsequiously, right hand on heart, hat held low, directed to the right. He says, slyly, "Gentlemen, it is with the most unfeigned submission I present myself to Your Notice, most Humbly requesting your kind suffrages to return me (although unworthy) one of Your representatives for the great City of Westminster, and when I consider whom I succeed, I cannot but sincerly [sic] deplore his loss, but much more so my inadequacy to fill his place, and can only most solemnly promise to exert the utmost of my poor abilities to keep my place." On the right Sheridan with legs astride, hands thrust in his breeches pocket, hat on his head, still drink-sodden and sly, but more alert, says, looking to the left: "Electors, I feel a satisfaction in my own bosom (which I cannot refrain from expressing,) that my transcendant Merit fully entitle me to be chosen your representative, and that you have barely done yourselves justice in returnig [sic] me, why you must have been cursed fools if you had not, & as to that Mr Paul & Mr Cobbett, their speeches are so ungentlemanlike that I do not think it worth my while to answer them, why the fellows say I get drunk one half the day, & lie in bed the other, I dont chuse to answer that, they say I don't pay my Debts Fools! what did I want to get into Parliament for, they say I have never signed those measures since I have been in administration which I so strongly declared necessary while out of Office, this shews their Ignorance! why should I propose reform now when all my Friends have got to be served.""--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Canvassing candidate
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top edge., Window mounted to 36 x 51 cm., and Mounted opposite page 621 (leaf numbered '58' in pencil) in volume 4 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:: Pubd. Decr. 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835., Paull, James, 1770-1808., and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Subject (Topic):: Politicians and Political elections
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Humility, or, The canvassing candidate Effrontery, or, The candidte [sic] returned. [graphic]

12. Hungry rats in an empty barn [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [March 1806]
Call Number:: 806.03.00.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Ministerial rats with human heads scamper about a barn, searching for food. John Bull, a yokel in a smock and holding a pitchfork, holds open one leaf of the door facing the spectator, to watch their antics with amusement. George III, in profile to the right., puts a hand his shoulder, and says: "What! What! looking for Grain, eh! looking for grain; it's all gone, all gone all gone, quite Empty." John answers: "Why, these Hungry Rats thought to have had some fine pickings, I warrant, but egad they'll he woundedly mistaken, tho'f they seem to want it nationly; but that dom'd Scotchman [Melville] carried off a rare lot of it & as to poor Billy the Butler [Pitt] why he was so fond of a drop of Black Snap, [Perjorative for thick, sweet port. Partridge, 'Slang Dict.', 1938.] that when he and his friends, not at it, d'ye see, the rest of the Servants did as they pleased, poor Rogues I'se afraid they'll Undermine the Barn they're so main Hungry." The rats are on a smaller scale. On the extreme left., Lord Derby peeps from a bin inscribed 'Treasury', saying, "Why I suppose the Old Rat Died because there was nothing to feed upon." Moira climbs down a tilted sieve, Grenville sniffs at an upturned '[T]reasury' tub on which Lord Ellenborough sulkily reposes. Grey scampers towards an empty lantern but Windham has dragged out its candle and is nibbling at it. Sheridan races towards the candle from the r. Behind him is Erskine, looking sly. A bulky animal wearing a garter ribbon, probably the Marquis of Buckingham, lies with its head inside an empty '[T]reasury' sack. Fox and Bedford nibble at a pile of tattered and folded sacks on which is Lord Spencer, looking down at them. In the background are three other rightats, whose heads are less characterized: those on the left may be Sidmouth and Lauderdale; one nibbling a bundle of straw (r.) resembles Burdett."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Printseller's announcement following imprint: Folios of caricatures lent out for the evening., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Watermark: Strasburg Lily., and Mounted to 31 x 42 cm..
Publisher:: Pubd. March, 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839
Subject (Topic):: John Bull (Symbolic character) and Rats
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Hungry rats in an empty barn [graphic].

13. Kissing hands, or, The strangers at court [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [10 February 1806]
Call Number:: 806.02.10.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "George III, in profile to the right., has risen from the throne to receive the new Ministry whom he inspects through his glass (as in BMSat 10019). The head and halberd of a beefeater appear behind the throne. All bend low; Fox, the foremost, makes the lowest and most obsequious bow. His court suit, with flowered waistcoat, and coat with too much gold lace, is worn with his old buff breeches. Grenville, beside him, makes a gesture of introduction. Crowded behind these two are the others: Windham with his hand on his heart, Sheridan looking eager but apprehensive, Moira and Sidmouth more impassive; Erskine, in Chancellor's wig and gown, smiles with complacent egotism (cf. BMSat 9246, &c); on the extreme right. is (?) Lord Henry Petty. The King says: "Gentlemen I am very happy to see you here, in such Talents my People must have the most Implicit Confidence, & well as myself - Hum, don't like the Mixture. - " The new Ministers say simultaneously (dotted lines rising from each head to the inscription): 'We assure your M-----of our most confirmed Integrity, & are determined to make the - the the most of our places."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Strangers at court and Promising scene
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printseller's announcement following imprint: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Descriptive phrase following title: A promising scene., and Mounted to 30 x 39 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 10th, 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Kissing hands, or, The strangers at court [graphic].

14. Making-decent i.e. broad-bottomites getting into the grand costume. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [February 1806]
Call Number:: 806.02.00.03+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Members of the new Ministry in a handsome room prepare themselves for office, each intent on his toilet. Both Fox and Grey look into a large pier-glass on the extreme left., whose frame is surmounted by the Royal Arms and Prince's feathers, indicating Carlton House and the Prince's 'ostentatious patronage' of the new Ministry. [W. Fitzpatrick, 'H.M.C., Dropmore MSS.' viii, p. viii.] Fox (Foreign Secretary), wearing a tattered shirt, shaves, holding a small bowl filled with lather. On a chair are the coat (blue with red facings, the Windsor uniform) and feathered cocked hat which he is about to put on; against it leans a sword with a jewelled hilt, while his discarded coat and bonnet rouge with tricolour cockade lie beneath it. Beside him stands the taller Grey, brushing his teeth. He wears naval uniform (as First Lord) Behind him, also in profile to the left., stands Sidmouth (Lord Privy Seal), his head and shoulders the centre of clouds of powder, which Vansittart is puffing at him from a powdering-bag. His Windsor uniform is protected by a long towel; in his coat pocket is a clyster-pipe (see BMSat 9849). In the foreground little Lord Henry Petty struts with pointed toe, delighted at the effect of his Chancellor of the Exchequer's gown, which trails on the ground behind him, far too long. Windham (Secretary for War and Colonies), behind him, sits full face over a tub, washing his feet; he wears waistcoat and rolled-up shirt-sleeves; his hat and stockings are on the ground. Next is the centre figure, Lord Grenville (First Lord of the Treasury), in shirt and bag-wig, hitching up his breeches, and thus accentuating his heavy posteriors, which gave a second meaning to the term Broad-bottom Ministry (see BMSat 10530). Moira (Master of the Ordnance) stands stiffly with his back to the wall, tying his high black stock. He wears regimentals with boots and cocked hat. The Duke of Bedford, very neat in shirt and breeches, sits on a stool pulling on a top-boot, resting his leg on the left shoulder of Tierney, who sits at his feet, drawing on a Hessian boot. Both are in profile to the right., and are preparing for a journey to Ireland. Beside Bedford are two papers: 'New way of Improving the Irish-Breed of Black Cattle' and 'Road from Wooburn Farm to Ireland' [on this Tierney is sitting]. Behind Bedford, Sheridan struggles into a shirt; on the wall hangs his discarded Harlequin dress with mask and wooden sword (see BMSat 9916). Lord Spencer (Home Secretary), behind and on the r. of Sheridan, in waistcoat and shirt-sleeves, washes his hands in a basin on a table. On the extreme right. is the corner of a dressing-table, in the mirror of which Erskine delightedly adjusts his hat over his Chancellor's wig. He wears an enormously long Chancellor's gown with the Purse of the Great Seal hanging from his arm. Behind him on the wall hangs his discarded barrister's wig. The mace, reversed, leans against the table."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Etching based on Gillray print with same title published by H. Humphrey in 1806., Williams' copy after Gillray. Cf. No 10531, Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, and Figures identified by ms. notes in modern hand located around perimeter of sheet.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby., 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Making-decent i.e. broad-bottomites getting into the grand costume. [graphic]

15. Ministerial races [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 July 1812]
Call Number:: 812.07.01.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Five horses with human heads, ridden by jockeys, race for the half-open door of the Treasury (left), across a wide cobbled pavement. The Regent and Lady Hertford with Lord Hertford standing behind holding his Lord Chamberlain's wand, stand on the pavement (left) watching the finish. The winning horse, Liverpool, is a piebald, with an earl's coronet round his neck, and branded 'H'. Next is Wellesley, a marquis's coronet round his neck, ridden by a jockey in oriental dress with a jewelled turban, who looks over his shoulder, saying: "Come Grey push on you'll let Pye Ball win else." Next is Moira, a blue ribbon round his neck representing the Garter granted on 12 June (which he had refused on 28 Feb., see 'Corr. of George IV', i. 29, 34-5), close behind is Grey; last is Grenville. Lady Hertford, as umpire, exclaims: "Bravo Pye Ball you have fairly won." Lord Hertford cries: "Huzza Pye Ball for ever." The Regent turns to a stout John Bull, to say: "Come Johny out with your Cash your favorite has lost you see." John puts out a protesting hand, saying, "No No D--e if I do! I'm off, why its a proper cross and Jostle I d'ont like the Umpire neither." John wears a top-hat and top-boots, his pockets bulge with money-bags, and he holds a cudgel. In the roadway is a cob or pony with the face of Sheridan, branded 'P R', ridden by the stout Yarmouth, from whose pocket projects a paper: 'The Milling Hero a Poem', see No. 11746, &c.; he is too large for his mount, and says: "Softly! Softly! poor Old Sherry, Oh my poor bones are in danger!" The animal kicks, saying: "It's a d--d dirty Job to carry such a -- but as I carried your Master [the Regent] through before you hold fast and I'll take you to the end." In the foreground (right) a man stands full-face, shouting; he holds a tall pole on which is a placard: 'The Treasury Sweepstakes for high-bred Hunters 4 Heats The M-ch-ss of H--s Pyebald Colt Liverpool ------- 1, dr, dr, 1 Iohn Bulls favorite ch. f. Moira -------dr, 2, 1, 3 The Fox Clubs b. f ----Grey ----4, 3, 2, dr The East-India Company's Oriental filly Wellesly 3, 1, 3, 2 The well known Pit [Pitt] bred horse Grenville 2, 4, 4, 4 This match was very hardly contested, the Jockey Club decided that the first heat was unfairly won, and the last it is supposed will be subject to a similar decree; but the P-- R-- to whom the decision of the Club was referrd overruled the first objection. Bets at starting 2 to 1 on Moira; and at the commencement of the third heat 2 to 1 on Moira against the field Same Day The Exchequer plate for Colts half bred The Earl of Liverpool's black Colt Vansittart 1, 3, 3, 1 Marquis of Wellesleys gr C. Grant 3, 1, 2, 3 Earl Moirds ch. G Huchisson 2, 2, 1, 2 This Race like the preceeding one has excited much difference of opinion amongst the members of the Club. N.B A match will be made before the Club breaks up between the R--s old Hack and any Noted Horse that may be chosen to start against him, the Hack will carry double and any bet staked on his winning Mac Sycophant [McMahon] Secty.' Beside this notice are betting men. Three say: "How pye Ball dashes in, he has jockey'd them there he goes!"; "Da--me Johny seems in a Passion"; "Aye he 's [word scored through] Humbugg'd! The other spectators: Why the knowing ones are taken in"; "dish'd by Jupiter" [the Prince], and, "I rather think they are dish'd by Juno, she seems to be umpire." In the background are other spectators, on foot, on horseback, and in a coach."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Plate from: Town talk; or, Living manners, v. 2, page 437.
Publisher:: Pubd. July 1st, 1812, for the proprietors of Town talk
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Hertford, Francis Seymour Conway, Marquess of, 1719-1794, Hertford, Francis Ingram Seymour, Marquess of, 1743-1822, Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834, Wellesley, Richard Wellesley, Marquess, 1760-1842, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Great Britain. Treasury
Subject (Topic):: Buildings, John Bull (Symbolic character), Horse racing, Jockeys, Signs (Notices), and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Ministerial races [graphic].

16. Modern Atlas's tottering under a globe of their own formation!! [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [30 July 1806]
Call Number:: 806.07.30.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The globe is the 'State of the Nation', a parliamentary phrase implying a vote of censure on the conduct of the Ministry. It is covered with islands in a 'Sea of Tribulation'. These are: '10.000 Pr An for an Apostate intended Princess'; 'Large Grants to relatives of decased [sic] Hero's'; 'Large Sums voted to Younger [The word has been etched over 'relatives'.] Branches of large Families'; 'Taxation Island'; 'Property Tax Assess'd Taxes Tax upon Tax' [twice], with smaller islands inscribed [four times] 'Tax upon Tax'. For the property-tax and budget see BMSats 10557,10564, &c. The 'Apostate Princess' is Mrs. Fitzherbert, in the public eye through Jefferys's pamphlet, see BMSat 10589, and the final decision of the House of Lords in the Seymour case (14 June 1806), see BMSat 10389. The 'deceased hero's' are Nelson and Rodney, Nelson's (collateral) heirs obtaining an annuity of £5,000 and a capital sum of £120,000. 'Parl. Debates', vii. 141-5 (13 May). The pension of £1,000 to Lord Rodney's son was continued to his grandson. Ibid., p. 902 (3 July). By the Royal Family Annuities Bill large additions were made to the incomes of the Duke of Clarence and his younger brothers, of the princesses, and their niece Princess Charlotte of Wales, and of the widow, son, and daughter of the Duke of Gloucester, the King's brother who died in 1805. Ibid., pp. 875, 923, 968, 1103 (2-11 July). The grants were attacked by Cobbett, see 'Pol. Reg.' x. 33 ff., 65 ff. (12, 19 July). Cf. BMSats 10697, 10704. The features of the 'Opposition Winds' are distorted, but they seem to be (r.) Canning and Castlereagh, and (l.) Perceval and Hawkesbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Watermark: A. Stace., and Mounted to 30 x 39 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. July 30th, 1806 by S.W. Fores, No. 50, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, and Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813
Subject (Topic):: Atlas (Greek deity) and Globes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Modern Atlas's tottering under a globe of their own formation!! [graphic].

17. Peter and Paul expell'd from paradise [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [December 1806]
Call Number:: 806.12.00.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Peter and Paull expell'd from paradise
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed to edge of plate mark on one side., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Quotation from Milton following title: The world was all before them where to choose their place of rest ..., Temporary local subject terms: Wimbeldon -- Gate of Saint Stephens -- Mellish, William -- Middlesex -- Westminster., Watermark: Edmonds & Pine., and Mounted to 28 x 39 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Decr. 1806 by S.W. Fores, no. 50, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, and Paull, James, 1770-1808
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Peter and Paul expell'd from paradise [graphic].

18. Re-takeing the bed of roses by storm!! [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately April 1807]
Call Number:: 807.04.00.03+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A low platform covered with roses extends almost across the design; from this bed new Ministers advancing from the left are ejecting the old. Roses are scattered on the floor. The central figure is the tall and handsome Castlereagh, author of the phrase, see British Museum satires No. 10558, &c. With a taut two-stringed bow in his left hand, a quiver on his shoulders, he strides across Grenville who is on his back on the bed, and takes 'Candle End[s] & Cheese Paring[s]' from a bag with which Windham tries to make off (see British Museum Satires No. 9735). He says: "I'd have you to know I've two strings to my Bow!! Down, Down, Down, Derry Down!!" [See British Museum satires No. 10426.] Behind him, Portland threatens Grenville (in his peer's robe) with a big block of 'Portland Stone' [see British Museum Satires No. 10718, &c.]. In front of Windham Rose steps forward from the bed to grasp a large rose on the floor: 'Treasurership of the Navy.' This Sheridan, in his Harlequin's suit (see British Museum Satires No. 9916), is crawling towards, saying, "Just got into my first Nap - how - Unfortunate - come Sir fat touch that however." Rose holds up a pair of bellows inscribed 'Sing old Rose & burn the Bellows'. Eldon, in Chancellor's wig and gown, strides from the bed on to the prostrate Erskine, seizing the Purse of the Great Seal, whose cord is still round the latter's arm. He raises the mace to strike the ex-Chancellor, whose wig has fallen off. Erskine says: "Be quiet I'll retire"; he holds a money-bag inscribed '4,000 Pr Anm' [see British Museum Satires No. 10714]. Lauderdale, wearing a plaid, is behind him on the ground. On the extreme left Canning, standing on the bed, holds up a massive club inscribed 'Bon Mots & Repartee by G C--g'; he stoops over Howick pointing at the 'Catholic Bill', which the latter holds. Howick steps from the bed, angrily looking up at Canning (his especial enemy, cf. British Museum Satires No. 10972), but, unlike his colleagues, not devoid of dignity. On the ground between Howick and Sheridan is Petty in his gown, one hand on his 'Budget', a small bag, the other on a sheaf of papers inscribed 'Ways & Means'. He says: "Bless me I wish I was safe in College I'd never have anything more to do with Taxes" [an allusion to his youth, and to the fact that he was M.P. for Cambridge]. In the background (right) are Moira in his cocked hat and Lord Temple who makes off rapidly."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Retaking the bed of roses by storm!!
Description:: Title etched below image., Attribution to Charles Williams and approximate date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with partial loss of title from bottom edge., and Mounted on linen and formerly sewn in an album, with only the holes remaining on the left edge.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Rose, George, 1744-1818, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, and Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government, Beds, Roses, Draperies, and Fighting
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Re-takeing the bed of roses by storm!! [graphic].

19. Reposing on a bed of roses [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [April 1806]
Call Number:: 806.04.00.03+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Ministers recline on a large low platform, representing a magnificent state bed, which is completely covered with roses. It recedes in perspective from left to right. On the left is Fox, looking sourly over his left shoulder at his neighbour, Sheridan, to say: "This is the most uncomfortable bed I was ever on in my Life and not the least like a bed of Roses - Zound!! what a thorn is running into me - Oh that Bramble - Sherry my Dear how do you find it - ". Sheridan answers: "My dear Charley, I have not had a wink since I have been on it, - curse that Castle man what did he mean by his bed of roses - I am as sore from the tip of my Nose, to the tip of my Toe - as if I had been roling on a quick set-hedge - or stung to death by a swarm of bees at a Hampshire Farmers [an allusion to Cobbett's pen]". Behind Fox, and in profile to the left, Moira, in uniform, with cocked hat and jack-boots, sits up, very erect; he says: "What are Cannons or Bombs or clashing of swords, compared to the pain I endure." Windham, next Sheridan, registering melancholy, says: "I feel more uneasy than if the whole Volunteer force was upon me." Ellenborough, behind Sheridan and Windham, ill-temperedly puts his hand to his wig. Erskine, also in wig and gown, reclines as if exhausted, his eyes closed, his attitude characteristic of his notorious fainting in court (see British Museum Satires No. 7956). He and Grey (Lord Howick from 11 Apr.), who sits behind him, are in profile to the right; the latter says: "It is just such a bed, as I expected the late bungling bed makers would leave us." On the extreme right little Lord Henry Petty (wearing his Chancellor of the Exchequer's gown) sits up, angrily holding above his head two handfuls of thorn-branches. He says: "I shall never have done clearing the brambles and Nettles from this Bed, my Budget would not hold one half of them." The low frame of the bed is carved and has a valance of fringed and festooned draperies. At the head are the Royal Arms; looped curtains are suspended above it."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., and Mounted on linen and formerly sewn in an album with only the holes remaining on left edge.
Publisher:: Pubd. April 1806 by Walker, 7 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822., and Cobbett, William, 1763-1835.
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government, Beds, Roses, and Draperies
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Reposing on a bed of roses [graphic]

20. St. Stephens fair [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [8 February 1808]
Call Number:: 808.02.08.01.2+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Saint Stephens fair
Description:: Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Quotation following title: O don't you think it a wonderful fair. Holcroft., Printseller's announcement below design: Price one shilling colored., Plate numbered "39" in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: Harlequins -- Weapons: Long bow -- Clowns: pierrot -- Salt boxes -- Reference to Magna Charta -- Royal Arms -- Costume: Male armor -- Tilting lance -- Fairs -- Farmers -- Male costume: Kilt -- Scots -- Parsons -- Female costume: 1808 -- Physicians -- Quacks., and Plate numbered '82' in ms. along top margin of sheet. Numbering corresponds to plate position within previous collection.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 8th, 1808 by Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside, London
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. Stephens fair [graphic]

21. St. Stephens fair [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [8 February 1808]
Call Number:: 808.02.08.01.1+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Saint Stephens fair
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Quotation following title: O don't you think it a wonderful fair. Holcroft., Printseller's announcement below design: Price one shilling colored., Concluding digit in the publication year erased from print leaving worn paper., Later reissued with series number. Cf. no. 10966, Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Temporary local subject terms: Harlequins -- Weapons: Long bow -- Clowns: pierrot -- Salt boxes -- Reference to Magna Charta -- Royal Arms -- Costume: Male armor -- Ttilting lance -- Fairs -- Farmers -- Male costume: Kilt -- Scots -- Parsons -- Female costume: 1808 -- Physicians -- Quacks., and Mounted to 30 x 43 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 8th, 1808 by Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside, London
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. Stephens fair [graphic]

22. St. Stephens fair [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [8 February 1808]
Call Number:: Folio 75 W87 807 v.4
Collection Title:: V. 4. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A companion print to British Museum Satires No. 10763, representing Ministerial and Opposition leaders on platforms in front of their booths. On the extreme left. is Sheridan addressing the crowd below: 'Walk in Gentlemen and Ladies - here is no deception. Just going to begin.' He points to his back-cloth which hangs from a flagstaff: under a bottle and glass is the inscription 'Prime Sherry Gratis - The Comedy of A New Way to Pay Old Debts [Massinger] - with the Publicans Friend.' Harlequin, masked, with a blackened face, postures behind him. The flag is inscribed 'In vino Veritas'. On the adjacent booth Castlereagh stands with upraised arms, holding a tali long-bow with two strings. Beside him a pierrot bangs a salt-box. His back-cloth is inscribed 'The Genuine Booth - Two Strings to your Bow [a popular farce by R. Jephson, 1791] and a Trip to Down [see British Museum Satires No. 10715]'. His flag is inscribed 'Down Down Hey Derry Down.' The centre booth has a tattered back-cloth inscribed 'The Old Broad Bottomd Booth rather out of repair But Excellent Entertainment.' Its flag, also tattered, is 'Catholic Emancipation'. On the platform Grenville bows very low, hat in hand. Beside him is a pierrot holding up a steaming bowl and a placard: 'Treasury Soup Hot at all Hours'. The next booth is 'The Only True Constitutional Booth Persevere & Company' the flag is 'No Popery'. On this Perceval, his back to Grenville, bows, saying, "Dont mind what the Broad Bottoms say good people - mine is the only treue constitutional Booth." He has two attendants, one holding 'Magna Charta' besides a man blowing a trumpet to which is attached a banner with the royal arms. On the extreme right., a little apart from Perceval's booth, is that of Canning. The back-cloth is inscribed: 'A Collection of Sky Rockets Just arrived from Denmark very Curious.' Rockets rising from behind the cloth descend in golden streams on the crowd below. Canning is in full armour and holds a tilting-lance; he says: "Don't be afraid they won't hurt you." His pennant is 'Necessity has no Law.' A man in the crowd, looking up at the rockets, says: "To tell you the truth I don't admire Sky." On the ground-level are side-shows under two of the platforms. That of Grenville is the roof of a square stone building; its door is placarded 'Portland Stone moveable Kitchen, a great Curiosity' [cf. British Museum Satires No. 10718]. No ladder ascends to the top, as with all the other booths, so that Grenville can descend only by stepping on to an adjacent platform. Beneath Perceval's platform is inscribed: 'Underneath to be seen the Bed of Roses' [see British Museum Satires No. 10558, &c.]. Among the crowd of gaping spectators are men crying their wares. They hold out broadsides. One (left) shouts: "Who buys my rotten Burrows if I'd as much money as I could tell I never would cry rotten Burrows to sell." A yokel in a smock asks him: "What do you ax Master for a good snug thing in your way." A man cries: "Who wants to buy any New Taxes"; a fat farmer says: "Dang it we have got enough of that Article". A Highlander in a kilt cries "Places and Pensions at half Price". A man offers a similar Highlander: "Snug Sinecures Dirt Cheap." A corpulent parson addresses a stout woman whose arm a much shorter man is holding: "Any more Church livings than you make use of I'll buy them of you." On the extreme right a quack doctor offers money-bags: 'Delicate Consciences effectively cured - no cure no Pay'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Saint Stephens fair
Description:: Title etched below image., Later state, with former plate number "39" removed and a new number added. See British Museum catalogue., Text following title: O don't you think it a wonderful fair." Holcroft., Companion print to: A political fair., Plate numbered "255" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 4., "Price one shilling colored.", Temporary local subject terms: Harlequins -- Weapons: Long bow -- Clowns: Pierrot -- Salt boxes -- Reference to Magna Charta -- Royal Arms -- Male costume: Armor -- Tilting lance -- Fairs -- Farmers -- Male costume: Kilt -- Scots -- Parsons -- Female costume, 1808 -- Physicians -- Quacks., and Leaf 39 in volume 4.
Publisher:: Pubd. Feby. 8th, 1808, by Thos. Tegg, 111 Cheapside, London
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > St. Stephens fair [graphic]

23. That! for all the talents [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [2 April 1807]
Call Number:: 807.04.02.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "George III, standing in front of the throne, extends his right. hand to Portland, who stoops to kiss it, proffering a 'List of the New Ministry Duk ...'. The King looks angrily over his left. shoulder at the old Ministry who are in flight, derisively raising the skirt of his coat. Two labels float from his mouth: 'Approach my Lords & Gentlemen & Kiss my Hand -' and, 'as for You my Lords & Gentlemen you may Kiss - '. Grenville scurries es off stooping, his peer's mantle looped over his arm, leaving coat-tails and posteriors exposed; he says: "This comes of getting into bad Company." Howick, as he hurries off with his Catholic Bill, looks behind him at the King, saying, "I thought we should have cramed it down his throat." Moira, in uniform, stares in consternation. Petty and Erskine, both in their robes, escape together, much alarmed. Behind them, Sheridan slinks off, dressed as Harlequin, see BMSat 9916. The others are Sidmouth, in profile to the left., as is Temple on the extreme right.; between them is the spectacled face of Buckingham, saying, "Aye Aye the Doctor [cf. BMSat 9849] advised him not to swallow it." These fugitives are adapted from BMSat 10709. On the left., behind Portland, (?) Hawkesbury stoops, his lips pursed as if ready to kiss. Behind him is Castlereagh, then Perceval in a barrister's wig. A fifth profile appears on the extreme left. Beside the King is a stool on which are a large book (the Bible, as in BMSat 10709), sceptre, and a document, 'Coronation Oath', on which stands the crown. On the back of the heavily canopied throne 'G III R' surmounted by a crown."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption etched below image. Preceding the title is a hand contemptuously snapping fingers and thumb., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Preceding title an artists' device symbolizes the act of a hand snapping fingers and thumb., Watermark: A Stace., and Mounted to 33 x 42 cm.; ms. annotations on mount identify some figures in the print.
Publisher:: Pubd. April 2d, 1807 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > That! for all the talents [graphic].

24. That! for all the talents [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [2 April 1807]
Call Number:: 807.04.02.01+ Impression 2
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "George III, standing in front of the throne, extends his right. hand to Portland, who stoops to kiss it, proffering a 'List of the New Ministry Duk ...'. The King looks angrily over his left. shoulder at the old Ministry who are in flight, derisively raising the skirt of his coat. Two labels float from his mouth: 'Approach my Lords & Gentlemen & Kiss my Hand -' and, 'as for You my Lords & Gentlemen you may Kiss - '. Grenville scurries es off stooping, his peer's mantle looped over his arm, leaving coat-tails and posteriors exposed; he says: "This comes of getting into bad Company." Howick, as he hurries off with his Catholic Bill, looks behind him at the King, saying, "I thought we should have cramed it down his throat." Moira, in uniform, stares in consternation. Petty and Erskine, both in their robes, escape together, much alarmed. Behind them, Sheridan slinks off, dressed as Harlequin, see BMSat 9916. The others are Sidmouth, in profile to the left., as is Temple on the extreme right.; between them is the spectacled face of Buckingham, saying, "Aye Aye the Doctor [cf. BMSat 9849] advised him not to swallow it." These fugitives are adapted from BMSat 10709. On the left., behind Portland, (?) Hawkesbury stoops, his lips pursed as if ready to kiss. Behind him is Castlereagh, then Perceval in a barrister's wig. A fifth profile appears on the extreme left. Beside the King is a stool on which are a large book (the Bible, as in BMSat 10709), sceptre, and a document, 'Coronation Oath', on which stands the crown. On the back of the heavily canopied throne 'G III R' surmounted by a crown."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption etched below image. Preceding the title is a hand contemptuously snapping fingers and thumb., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Preceding title an artists' device symbolizes the act of a hand snapping fingers and thumb., 1 print on laid paper : etching, hand-colored ; sheet 25 x 34 cm, mounted to 30 x 38 cm., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Watermark., and Ms. annotations on mount identify figures in the print.
Publisher:: Pubd. April 2d, 1807 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Canning, George, 1770-1827, Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > That! for all the talents [graphic].

25. The Catholic petitioners recieving [sic] the papal benediction [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 May 1805]
Call Number:: 805.05.27.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Pope has descended from his dais (r.) to bless the Petitioners; his cross rests against his shoulder, and both hands are extended, a ring on each forefinger. Behind the Pope, standing on tiptoe on the Papal robe, is Napoleon, dressed as at his coronation, wearing his crown and holding his sceptre. He puts his hand on the Pope's shoulder and says: "Thank them for pleading our cause and particularly for their assertion that the rightoman Catholic Religion is totally altered, make the people believe that, and we'll soon give them the second part of Fox's book of Martyrs." At the head of the petitioners kneels Fox, saying, "Bad luck now, better next time please your Holiness." The Pope says: "Bless you all my Children, for the great good you intended us, but it is not in Mortals, to command success, My Master here, will be very much disappointed". Behind Fox, Norfolk and Sheridan kneel side by side. Next are Derby, in hunting-dress, bending his head, and Moira in regimentals, very erect. Behind them and on the extreme left. Grattan stands, bending forward to swing a censer over the heads of the kneeling men."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Catholic petitioners recieving the papal benediction and Catholic petitioners receiving the papal benediction
Description:: Title from caption below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Publisher's advertisement following title: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Temporary local subject terms: Catholics in England., Mounted to 29 x 51 cm., Collector's annotations on mount:, and Dated in ms. at top of sheet: May 27, 1805.
Publisher:: Pubd. May 27th, 1805, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, and Grattan, Henry, 1746-1820
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Catholic petitioners recieving [sic] the papal benediction [graphic].

26. The acquittal, or, The managers poisened [sic] with a beer of their own brewing [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [24 June 1806]
Call Number:: 806.06.24.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Melville (l.) stands by a pile of bricks, each marked with a coronet (except one with a mitre), and the words 'Not Guilty'. These he is hurling with great vigour at (some of) the managers of the impeachment who flee in disorder, to the right., putting up their arms to fend off the missiles. He wears Highland dress with a magnificently feathered bonnet; his plaid swirls out. He says, the words in a large label: '"Self-preservation's Heaven's eldest law. "Imprest upon our Nature with our life, "In Characters indelible, who shrinks "From this great cause is wanting to his righteason: "But when our Honor is traduc'd and stab'd at, "T'is Virtue, t'is heroic Fortitude, "Then to encounter violence with Force.' His bricks are stacked on a fringed carpet on which is the motto 'Dieu et m[on] Droit'. Sheridan, the hindmost, protects himself with his hat, and says: "Why Charley! I am afraid we have drank too much of this cursed Entire." Just in front of him is Whitbread, an 'Essay on Brewing' [cf. BMSat 10574] projecting from his coat-pocket. Fox, next, turns to protect himself; in front Howick (Whitbread's brother-in-law) grovels on the ground, grasping the edge of a large upright cask of 'Whitbread's Entire' [see BMSat 10421]. Into this Lord Temple, one of the Managers of the Impeachment, is plunging head first, displaying bulky breeches inscribed 'Temple of Hymen'. Behind stands a man in gown and bands, evidently Dr. Laurence. Beside Whitbread and Howick are overturned tankards of 'Whitbreads Entire' [a few letters only of the inscription being visible], spilling their contents. In the background, against the corner of Westminster Hall, whose doorway is behind Melville, is a rectangular tank: 'Brown Stout Cooler'; in this men are frantically splashing. The sun emerges from a gap in dark clouds irradiating Melville; in its disk is the profile head of George III. After the title: '"And Haman prepared a Gallows 100 Cubits \ "high for Mordecai, but behold Haman was \ "hanged thereon himself - '."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Managers poisened with a beer of their own brewing and Managers poisoned with a beer of their own brewing
Description:: Printmaker from British Museum catalogue. and Watermark: Strasburg Lily.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 24th, 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The acquittal, or, The managers poisened [sic] with a beer of their own brewing [graphic].

27. The cabinet dinner, or, A political meeting an illustrious way of enjoying a friend. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 June 1804]
Call Number:: 804.06.12.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: Political meeting
Description:: Title from caption etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement follows imprint: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Temporary local subject terms: Pineapple -- Decanters -- Candleabra -- Opposition., and Modern ms. annotations on mount identifies most figures in print; mounted to 31 x 45 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. June 12th, 1804 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The cabinet dinner, or, A political meeting an illustrious way of enjoying a friend. [graphic]

28. The guardian-angel [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [10 May 1805]
Call Number:: Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Collection Title:: Volume 2, after page 340. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "An altered copy of British Museum Satires No. 10389. The two principal figures are substantially the same, but Mrs. Fitzherbert's expression is less subtle; she looks down at her charge with an exulting smile. The feathers in her hair are set in a fillet inscribed 'Ich Dien', her breasts are almost bare, her drapery is more swirling. Her pouch is inscribed 'Amusements for Young Minds', its contents differ, and her book is a 'Missal'. Above them (left) ls inscribed: 'Angels ever bright and fair" Take, Oh Take me to thy Care,"'. The altar is larger and closer to the ascending figures. In place of the Virgin, the Prince of Wales (half length) stands behind it, looking down at the 'Guardian-Angel'. On the altar, which is inscribed 'Sanctum Sanctorum' is an irradiated chalice. The attendant cherubs are (left) Derby, (?) Grey, Grenville; and (right) Norfolk, Burdett, and Windham. Two cherubs have descended from the circle (right) and look fixedly at close range towards the child; they are Fox and Sheridan. The rays are inscribed: 'Bulls', 'Dispensations', 'Indulgences', 'Luxuries', 'Consecrations', 'Cannonizations', 'Remissions', 'Pardons', 'Beatifications', 'Permissions'. Below the ascending pair, in place of the Pavilion, is the roof of Carlton House."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Altered copy of a print by Gillray, published 22 April 1805 by H. Humphrey. Cf. No. 10389 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 8., Text following title: The designer is particularly indebted to Mr. Peters for the hint for this subject., "Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening"--Beneath imprint., Printseller's stamp in lower right of plate: S.W.F., Four figures identified at bottom of mounting sheet, their names written in ink: Princess Charlotte; Mrs. Fitzherbert; C. Fox; R.B. Sheridan., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted after page 340 (leaf numbered '163' in pencil) in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:: Pubd. May 10th, 1805, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Angels, Altars, and Chalices
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The guardian-angel [graphic].

29. The honest-private and great-colonel vide Guildhall toasts / [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [21 November 1803]
Call Number:: 803.11.21.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Pitt dressed as a volunteer officer, drills Fox and Sheridan, who stand at attention, holding muskets. Pitt, in back view, turns his head to Fox (1.) and points with his sabre, held horizontally, to Sheridan (r.). Fox stands correctly, Sheridan raises his right. arm above his head and grins broadly. Pitt says: "Keep your Eye upon the Corporal Mr Honesty and when I have drilled you to my likeing perhaps I may take you under my command Mr Honesty". Fox says: "I do I do great Colonel I shall mind my Manoeuvres Great Colonel." The scene is the open country."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Gog & Magog are pseudonyms for printmaker Charles Williams., Place of publication based upon cataloger's conjecture., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Watermark: Strasburg Lily.
Publisher:: Pubd. Novr. 21st., 1803 by C. Knight Lambeth
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Politicians, British, and Soldiers
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The honest-private and great-colonel vide Guildhall toasts / [graphic]

30. The privy purse and political beggars [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [13 April 1812]
Call Number:: 812.04.13.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from item., Printmaker's name suggested In the British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Chalice -- Sir John McMahon (1754-1817)., and Mounted to 31 x 44 cm. ;written in later hand in ink along bottom: Sheridan Buckingham Temple Grenville.
Publisher:: Pubd April 13th 1812 by Wm Holland No 11 Cockspur St.
Subject (Name):: Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The privy purse and political beggars [graphic].

31. The regent's hack [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [March 1812]
Call Number:: 812.03.00.02 Impression 2
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Regent, scarcely caricatured, rides (right to left) a white horse with the (bloated) head of Sheridan, the flank being branded 'P R'. The horse walks along a cobbled street which is strewn with large stones on each of which is the head of a member of the Opposition. Sheridan says: "Never fear, my dear Master, I will carry you through this ugly road in safety--I'll hick all the vile stones aside that would impede your way, and your old Hack, Sherry, you will find able to support you to the last." On the stone under his hoof is the head of Grenville. Two others have already been kicked aside: (?) Holland, and, in the foreground, the Duke of Norfolk. Others (left to right) are: Buckingham (in spectacles) and Whitbread, Grey, Lord Temple, Moira, and Erskine. Others are not characterized. The street leads into 'Manchester Square', showing that the Prince is on his way to Hertford House."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum online catalogue., 1 print : etching ; sheet 23 x 32.6 cm, Printed on wove paper, hand-colored., and Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides, resulting in loss of bottom half of title from lower edge.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 1812 by Wm. Holland, No. 11 Cockspur Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Erskine, Henry, 1746-1817, Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, and Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834.
Subject (Topic):: Politicians, Horses, Riding habits, and Cobblestone streets
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The regent's hack [graphic].

32. The regent's hack [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [March 1812]
Call Number:: 812.03.00.02+ Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Regent, scarcely caricatured, rides (right to left) a white horse with the (bloated) head of Sheridan, the flank being branded 'P R'. The horse walks along a cobbled street which is strewn with large stones on each of which is the head of a member of the Opposition. Sheridan says: "Never fear, my dear Master, I will carry you through this ugly road in safety--I'll hick all the vile stones aside that would impede your way, and your old Hack, Sherry, you will find able to support you to the last." On the stone under his hoof is the head of Grenville. Two others have already been kicked aside: (?) Holland, and, in the foreground, the Duke of Norfolk. Others (left to right) are: Buckingham (in spectacles) and Whitbread, Grey, Lord Temple, Moira, and Erskine. Others are not characterized. The street leads into 'Manchester Square', showing that the Prince is on his way to Hertford House."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum online catalogue., and Sealing wax present on verso; remains of album page at top.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 1812 by Wm. Holland, No. 11 Cockspur Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Erskine, Henry, 1746-1817, Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, and Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834.
Subject (Topic):: Politicians, Horses, Riding habits, and Cobblestone streets
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The regent's hack [graphic].

33. Theatrical doctors recovering Clara's notes! [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [16 January 1802]
Call Number:: 802.01.16.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Mrs. Billington, enormously fat, sits in an arm-chair, her arms flung over its arms, opening her mouth for a spoonful of guineas, administered by W. T. Lewis (right), who bends over her. On her other side stands Sheridan, round-shouldered, stooping, and agitated. He holds out a money-bag, saying, "O Dear O Dear - if the dear Creature has lost her Notes - what will become of us - my dear friend spare no Cost to make up the deficiency, give her another spoonfull, I have plenty more in the bag - all the true Pizarro-coinage." Lewis, smiling, answers: "Dont be alarmed she takes the Boluses very kindly - and I have every reason to hope a speedy recovery." Mrs. Billington is dressed as Clara, in quasi-Spanish costume, almost as in British Museum Satires No. 9914; a checked scarf lies across her lap. On the right are two amoretti; one stands looking up at the other, who flies above his head holding out a scroll; both hold handkerchiefs to their eyes; the one below has butterfly wings and a wreath of roses, the other has feathered wings. The scroll: 'Mourn Cherubims and Seraphims Clara's Notes are Stopp'd - Copy of a Letter - Dear Sir, It grieves me to the heart that I am not able to play this evening - my Throat being so closed as not to leave me a single Note in my Voice" [see British Museum Satires No. 9970]."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched at bottom of image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement in lower right: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Temporary local subject terms: Furniture: Armchair -- Money: Guineas -- Medical Procedures: administering medicine -- Literature Allusion: Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1756-1816, 'The Duenna'., Figures identified by ms. note in contemporary hand at bottom of sheet: Sheridan ; Mrs. Billington ; Lewis., Printseller's identification stamp located in lower right corner of print: S·W·F., and Mounted to 30 x 47 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Jany. 16th, 1802, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Billington, Elizabeth, 1765-1818, Lewis, William Thomas, 1746?-1812, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Obesity, Opera singers, Chairs, Coins, Physicians, and Putti
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Theatrical doctors recovering Clara's notes! [graphic].

34. Theatrical doctors recovering Clara's notes! [graphic].

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
Published / Created:: [16 January 1802]
Call Number:: Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Mrs. Billington, enormously fat, sits in an arm-chair, her arms flung over its arms, opening her mouth for a spoonful of guineas, administered by W. T. Lewis (right), who bends over her. On her other side stands Sheridan, round-shouldered, stooping, and agitated. He holds out a money-bag, saying, "O Dear O Dear - if the dear Creature has lost her Notes - what will become of us - my dear friend spare no Cost to make up the deficiency, give her another spoonfull, I have plenty more in the bag - all the true Pizarro-coinage." Lewis, smiling, answers: "Dont be alarmed she takes the Boluses very kindly - and I have every reason to hope a speedy recovery." Mrs. Billington is dressed as Clara, in quasi-Spanish costume, almost as in British Museum Satires No. 9914; a checked scarf lies across her lap. On the right are two amoretti; one stands looking up at the other, who flies above his head holding out a scroll; both hold handkerchiefs to their eyes; the one below has butterfly wings and a wreath of roses, the other has feathered wings. The scroll: 'Mourn Cherubims and Seraphims Clara's Notes are Stopp'd - Copy of a Letter - Dear Sir, It grieves me to the heart that I am not able to play this evening - my Throat being so closed as not to leave me a single Note in my Voice" [see British Museum Satires No. 9970]."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched at bottom of image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement in lower right: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., Temporary local subject terms: Furniture: Armchair -- Money: Guineas -- Medical Procedures: administering medicine -- Literature Allusion: Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1756-1816, 'The Duenna'., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 23.9 x 35.6 cm, on sheet 25.6 x 38.3 cm., Window mounted to 36 x 51 cm., and Mounted opposite page 436 (leaf numbered '50' in pencil) in volume 3 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:: Pubd. Jany. 16th, 1802, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Billington, Elizabeth, 1765-1818, Lewis, William Thomas, 1746?-1812, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Obesity, Opera singers, Chairs, Coins, Physicians, and Putti
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Theatrical doctors recovering Clara's notes! [graphic].

35. God save the king by a new set of performers, being their first apperance these twenty years. [graphic]

Creator:: Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, artist
Published / Created:: [March 1805]
Call Number:: 805.03.00.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Foxites rise from their chairs at a club-meeting to sing the National Anthem in the manner of a catch, each repeating a different line. The chairman is Fox, who stands at the head of the table (l.) holding up a punch-bowl and ladle. He sings with upturned eyes, "God save great George our King". Sheridan and Norfolk are on his right. and left hand; both gaze at him intently; Norfolk sings "Long live our Noble King". Sheridan echoes "God save the King"; he holds up the music, inscribed with the same words. From his pocket hangs a playbill, only the words 'Vivant Rex et Regina' being visible. On the farther side of the table, next Norfolk, stands Moira, in regimentals, taller than the others and holding out his cocked hat. He says "Send him Victorious Happy and Glorious", and is followed by little Lord Derby, opposite, who stands with one foot on his chair, the other on the table, singing "Long to Reign over us \ God save the King." Lord Henry Petty, very small, leans against the back of Derby's chair, his right. arm round the waist of Erskine, who rests his left. arm on Petty's shoulder. Both wear their Chancellor's gowns, Erskine also his wig; the mace leans head downwards against his chair. They sing respectively: "O Lord our God arise" and "Scatter our Enimies". Opposite them stands Whitbread; he holds up a frothing tankard of 'Whitbre[ad's] Entire' [see BMSat 10421], singing "And make them Fall". On the extreme right., partly cut off by the margin, less ecstatic than the others, Grey [Identified by Miss Banks as Windham, but quite unlike him.] sings: "Confound their Politicks \ Frustrate their Knaveish tricks \ On thee our hopes we fix, God save us all." The Royal Arms decorate Fox's ornate armchair. From the back of Sheridan's overturned chair it appears that the other chairs are similarly decorated."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title engraved above image., Imprint, publication date, and artist from British Museum catalogue., Description based on imperfect impression; sheet trimmed within plate mark resulting in loss of imprint and printmaker., and Mounted to 30 x 41 cm; ms. annotations in modern hand, identifying subjects in print.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 1805 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > God save the king by a new set of performers, being their first apperance these twenty years. [graphic]

36. A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 January 1789]
Call Number:: 789.01.12.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Fox (right) has just fired a musket at the British Lion (left), who lies beneath a cushion on which are the crown and sceptre; in his paws is a large scroll: 'The Rights of the People'. Fox takes deliberate aim, resting his musket on the back of his shooting-pony (his stalking-horse), whose head is held by Sheridan. The headband, inscribed 'Ich Dien', and holding the Prince's feathers, indicates the Prince of Wales. His eyes are covered by blinkers. Under his fore-feet are two papers: 'Addresses from Edinburgh Glasgow Borough of Southwark' and 'City of London Vote of Thanks to Mr Pitt . . . 267'. Papers issue from Sheridan's coat-pocket and flutter to the ground: 'Paragraph against the Minister, Puffs direct for the P------e, Puffs oblique for the P------e of W(an allusion to the passage on 'the Puff direct', &c, in 'The Critic', 1. ii), Abuse of the Minister'. Under his foot is the 'Oath of Allegiance'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Misfire at the Constitution
Description:: Title etched below image., Above on the same sheet is printed the etching of bonnet rouge, the symbol of the revolutionary spirit of the sans-culottes of 1793., and Mounted to 49 x 34 cm.
Publisher:: Publ. 12th Jany, 1789, by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Sansculottes, Regency, and Firearms
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

37. A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 January 1789]
Call Number:: 789.01.12.01.1+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 47. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Fox (right) has just fired a musket at the British Lion (left), who lies beneath a cushion on which are the crown and sceptre; in his paws is a large scroll: 'The Rights of the People'. Fox takes deliberate aim, resting his musket on the back of his shooting-pony (his stalking-horse), whose head is held by Sheridan. The headband, inscribed 'Ich Dien', and holding the Prince's feathers, indicates the Prince of Wales. His eyes are covered by blinkers. Under his fore-feet are two papers: 'Addresses from Edinburgh Glasgow Borough of Southwark' and 'City of London Vote of Thanks to Mr Pitt . . . 267'. Papers issue from Sheridan's coat-pocket and flutter to the ground: 'Paragraph against the Minister, Puffs direct for the P------e, Puffs oblique for the P------e of W(an allusion to the passage on 'the Puff direct', &c, in 'The Critic', 1. ii), Abuse of the Minister'. Under his foot is the 'Oath of Allegiance'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Misfire at the Constitution
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Watermark: (partial) crown on top of shield with fleur-de-lis., and On verso in contemporary hand: A horse being the arms of Hanover, the horse stands for the P[rince] of W[ales], 1789. Fox, Sheridan make the P[rince] of W[ales] their stalking horse to fire at the rights of the Crown & the people.
Publisher:: Publ. 12th Jany. 1789 by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Crowns, Horses, Rifles, Scepters, Slogans, National emblems, British, and Hanoverian
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

38. A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 January 1789]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 47. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Fox (right) has just fired a musket at the British Lion (left), who lies beneath a cushion on which are the crown and sceptre; in his paws is a large scroll: 'The Rights of the People'. Fox takes deliberate aim, resting his musket on the back of his shooting-pony (his stalking-horse), whose head is held by Sheridan. The headband, inscribed 'Ich Dien', and holding the Prince's feathers, indicates the Prince of Wales. His eyes are covered by blinkers. Under his fore-feet are two papers: 'Addresses from Edinburgh Glasgow Borough of Southwark' and 'City of London Vote of Thanks to Mr Pitt . . . 267'. Papers issue from Sheridan's coat-pocket and flutter to the ground: 'Paragraph against the Minister, Puffs direct for the P------e, Puffs oblique for the P------e of W(an allusion to the passage on 'the Puff direct', &c, in 'The Critic', 1. ii), Abuse of the Minister'. Under his foot is the 'Oath of Allegiance'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Misfire at the Constitution
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 23.9 x 26.3 cm, on sheet 25.2 x 27.5 cm., and Mounted on leaf 47 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Publ. 12th Jany. 1789 by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Crowns, Horses, Rifles, Scepters, Slogans, National emblems, British, and Hanoverian
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

39. A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 January 1789]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 47. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Fox (right) has just fired a musket at the British Lion (left), who lies beneath a cushion on which are the crown and sceptre; in his paws is a large scroll: 'The Rights of the People'. Fox takes deliberate aim, resting his musket on the back of his shooting-pony (his stalking-horse), whose head is held by Sheridan. The headband, inscribed 'Ich Dien', and holding the Prince's feathers, indicates the Prince of Wales. His eyes are covered by blinkers. Under his fore-feet are two papers: 'Addresses from Edinburgh Glasgow Borough of Southwark' and 'City of London Vote of Thanks to Mr Pitt . . . 267'. Papers issue from Sheridan's coat-pocket and flutter to the ground: 'Paragraph against the Minister, Puffs direct for the P------e, Puffs oblique for the P------e of W(an allusion to the passage on 'the Puff direct', &c, in 'The Critic', 1. ii), Abuse of the Minister'. Under his foot is the 'Oath of Allegiance'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Misfire at the Constitution
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 65 with one other print.
Publisher:: Publ. 12th Jany. 1789 by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Crowns, Horses, Rifles, Scepters, Slogans, National emblems, British, and Hanoverian
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A mis-fire at the Constitution [graphic]

40. A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14 Jany. 1789.
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 54. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan (left) speaks through a small aperture in the curtain which he holds open, addressing the musicians, some of whom are seen on the right, saying, with a conspiratorial scowl, "D-n em dont play God Save the King". Behind the musicians are the heads of some of the audience in the pit, shouting; a label extending across part of the print (right), inscribed 'Play God save the King', shows their words. In a box are a lady and two men. The print shows the arrangement of footlights, orchestra, pit, and a box on the first tier."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching and aquatint on wove paper ; plate mark 19.3 x 17 cm, on sheet 21.1 x 18.4 cm., and Mounted on verso of leaf 54 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Musicians, Musical instruments, National songs, and Theaters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

41. A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14 Jany. 1789.
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 54. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan (left) speaks through a small aperture in the curtain which he holds open, addressing the musicians, some of whom are seen on the right, saying, with a conspiratorial scowl, "D-n em dont play God Save the King". Behind the musicians are the heads of some of the audience in the pit, shouting; a label extending across part of the print (right), inscribed 'Play God save the King', shows their words. In a box are a lady and two men. The print shows the arrangement of footlights, orchestra, pit, and a box on the first tier."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 68.
Publisher:: Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Musicians, Musical instruments, National songs, and Theaters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

42. A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14 Jany. 1789.
Call Number:: 789.01.14.01 Impression 1
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 54. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan (left) speaks through a small aperture in the curtain which he holds open, addressing the musicians, some of whom are seen on the right, saying, with a conspiratorial scowl, "D-n em dont play God Save the King". Behind the musicians are the heads of some of the audience in the pit, shouting; a label extending across part of the print (right), inscribed 'Play God save the King', shows their words. In a box are a lady and two men. The print shows the arrangement of footlights, orchestra, pit, and a box on the first tier."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Note on verso in contemporary hand: Sheridan accus'd of having stopped the performance of God Save the King, in the King's illness - 1788.
Publisher:: Publd. by Thos. Cornell
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Musicians, Musical instruments, National songs, and Theaters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane [graphic]

43. Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 July 1804]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 86. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The title is spaced to indicate the persons depicted. In a room in Carlton House the 'Greeks', or Foxites, superintend the obeisance of the Persians' or Grenvilles before the 'rising Sun' of the Prince of Wales. On the extreme left stands Thurlow ('Achitophel'), turning his back on the others with a morose frown. He is bearded, and wears old-fashioned dress with a tie-wig. In his pocket is a paper: 'Secret Advice to his R H No Respecter of Persons to invite Tag Rag & Bobtail to dine'. Next (left to right) stand Foxites: Norfolk, Windham, Fox (with a satisfied smile), and Sheridan who touches the shoulder of the kneeling Lord Grenville, saying, "lower my Lord". Next Grenville is the spectacled Marquis of Buckingham kneeling very low, and pressing down his son, Temple, who kneels immediately in front of the two brothers. Four others, all in back view (as are all the 'Persians' except Buckingham), and all with identical bag-wigs, kneel before the rays of a large sun. These rays are surmounted by the Prince's feathers and strike a solid mass of cloud above which are the (obscured) Royal Arms, supported on a motto: 'Auspicium [meli]oris Ævi'. The Unicorn looks down at the 'Greeks' with pained surprise, the Lion frowns with melancholy anger at the 'Persians'; one says "God save the King", the other "Long live the King". Through a large sash window (left) is seen the screen of Carlton House, and beyond it a railing with the notice: 'Ruspini Dentist to his Royal [Hi]ghness the Prince of Wales.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., 1 print : etching and aquatint with stipple on wove paper ; plate mark 29.5 x 37.2 cm, on sheet 30.8 x 39.9 cm., Mounted on leaf 86 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures., and Watermark, trimmed: J. Whatman 1811[?].
Publisher:: Publd. 11th July 1804 by H. Humphrey, St. James's
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Carlton House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Interiors, Sun, Feathers, Unicorns, and Lions
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

44. Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 July 1804]
Call Number:: 804.07.11.01+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 86. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The title is spaced to indicate the persons depicted. In a room in Carlton House the 'Greeks', or Foxites, superintend the obeisance of the Persians' or Grenvilles before the 'rising Sun' of the Prince of Wales. On the extreme left stands Thurlow ('Achitophel'), turning his back on the others with a morose frown. He is bearded, and wears old-fashioned dress with a tie-wig. In his pocket is a paper: 'Secret Advice to his R H No Respecter of Persons to invite Tag Rag & Bobtail to dine'. Next (left to right) stand Foxites: Norfolk, Windham, Fox (with a satisfied smile), and Sheridan who touches the shoulder of the kneeling Lord Grenville, saying, "lower my Lord". Next Grenville is the spectacled Marquis of Buckingham kneeling very low, and pressing down his son, Temple, who kneels immediately in front of the two brothers. Four others, all in back view (as are all the 'Persians' except Buckingham), and all with identical bag-wigs, kneel before the rays of a large sun. These rays are surmounted by the Prince's feathers and strike a solid mass of cloud above which are the (obscured) Royal Arms, supported on a motto: 'Auspicium [meli]oris Ævi'. The Unicorn looks down at the 'Greeks' with pained surprise, the Lion frowns with melancholy anger at the 'Persians'; one says "God save the King", the other "Long live the King". Through a large sash window (left) is seen the screen of Carlton House, and beyond it a railing with the notice: 'Ruspini Dentist to his Royal [Hi]ghness the Prince of Wales.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted to 37 x 56 cm.
Publisher:: Publd. 11th July 1804 by H. Humphrey, St. James's
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Carlton House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Interiors, Sun, Feathers, Unicorns, and Lions
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

45. Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 July 1804]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 86. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The title is spaced to indicate the persons depicted. In a room in Carlton House the 'Greeks', or Foxites, superintend the obeisance of the Persians' or Grenvilles before the 'rising Sun' of the Prince of Wales. On the extreme left stands Thurlow ('Achitophel'), turning his back on the others with a morose frown. He is bearded, and wears old-fashioned dress with a tie-wig. In his pocket is a paper: 'Secret Advice to his R H No Respecter of Persons to invite Tag Rag & Bobtail to dine'. Next (left to right) stand Foxites: Norfolk, Windham, Fox (with a satisfied smile), and Sheridan who touches the shoulder of the kneeling Lord Grenville, saying, "lower my Lord". Next Grenville is the spectacled Marquis of Buckingham kneeling very low, and pressing down his son, Temple, who kneels immediately in front of the two brothers. Four others, all in back view (as are all the 'Persians' except Buckingham), and all with identical bag-wigs, kneel before the rays of a large sun. These rays are surmounted by the Prince's feathers and strike a solid mass of cloud above which are the (obscured) Royal Arms, supported on a motto: 'Auspicium [meli]oris Ævi'. The Unicorn looks down at the 'Greeks' with pained surprise, the Lion frowns with melancholy anger at the 'Persians'; one says "God save the King", the other "Long live the King". Through a large sash window (left) is seen the screen of Carlton House, and beyond it a railing with the notice: 'Ruspini Dentist to his Royal [Hi]ghness the Prince of Wales.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., and Mounted on page 103.
Publisher:: Publd. 11th July 1804 by H. Humphrey, St. James's
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos, Duke of, 1776-1839, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, and Carlton House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Interiors, Sun, Feathers, Unicorns, and Lions
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Achitophel, an old Jew scribe lately turnd. Greek. Greeks. Persians (stowed together) worshipping the rising sun [graphic]

46. Barataria [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 March 1789]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 51. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Prince of Wales is seated in a magnificent dining-hall before a bare table. The Duke of Leinster (right) offers him across the table a dish of 'Potatoes from Leinster'; the Prince extends his arms to take them, but turns his head to look at the forbidding Thurlow, dressed as a doctor, who stands (left) on his right. Thurlow points authoritatively to the potatoes with the head of his cane, saying, "Take back the Irish Potatoes". The Prince says with a peevish expression: "If I must not have the roast Beef [the English Regency] let me have ye Potatoes Doctor I have paid for them". On the extreme right, behind Leinster, Sheridan, with a melancholy expression, tries to take a dish containing a sirloin from a beefeater, who says, "This belongs to my Master Sir." In the foreground (left) Weltje (cf. British Museum Satires No. 7509), dressed as a cook, stands looking at the Prince, his hands clasped in dismay, saying, "By Got now we sail not heb our Desert". Two colonnades of pillars recede in perspective behind the Prince; on the plinth of one is a relief of Tantalus vainly trying to drink from the vessel at his lips. In the foreground (centre) are two dogs coupled together, one is Burke, in spectacles, looking hungrily at the bare table, the other is Fox, turning his back on the table and straining away from Burke. The Prince's chair is surmounted by his coronet and feathers. On a chain round Leinster's neck hangs a crowned Irish harp attached to the order of St. Patrick with its significant motto, 'Quis separa[bit].'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched at bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Temporary local subject terms: Ireland & the Irish -- Mythology: Tantalus -- Literature: allusion to Cervantes, Don Quixote -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers., 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 30.1 x 34 cm, on sheet 32 x 36.6 cm., and Mounted on leaf 51 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Publd. 11th March 1789 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Leinster, William Robert FitzGerald, Duke of, 1749-1804, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Weltje, Louis, 1745-1810, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Bears, Dogs, Dining rooms, Knives, Interiors, Plates (Tableware), and Potatoes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barataria [graphic]

47. Barataria [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 March 1789]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 51. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Prince of Wales is seated in a magnificent dining-hall before a bare table. The Duke of Leinster (right) offers him across the table a dish of 'Potatoes from Leinster'; the Prince extends his arms to take them, but turns his head to look at the forbidding Thurlow, dressed as a doctor, who stands (left) on his right. Thurlow points authoritatively to the potatoes with the head of his cane, saying, "Take back the Irish Potatoes". The Prince says with a peevish expression: "If I must not have the roast Beef [the English Regency] let me have ye Potatoes Doctor I have paid for them". On the extreme right, behind Leinster, Sheridan, with a melancholy expression, tries to take a dish containing a sirloin from a beefeater, who says, "This belongs to my Master Sir." In the foreground (left) Weltje (cf. British Museum Satires No. 7509), dressed as a cook, stands looking at the Prince, his hands clasped in dismay, saying, "By Got now we sail not heb our Desert". Two colonnades of pillars recede in perspective behind the Prince; on the plinth of one is a relief of Tantalus vainly trying to drink from the vessel at his lips. In the foreground (centre) are two dogs coupled together, one is Burke, in spectacles, looking hungrily at the bare table, the other is Fox, turning his back on the table and straining away from Burke. The Prince's chair is surmounted by his coronet and feathers. On a chain round Leinster's neck hangs a crowned Irish harp attached to the order of St. Patrick with its significant motto, 'Quis separa[bit].'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched at bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Temporary local subject terms: Ireland & the Irish -- Mythology: Tantalus -- Literature: allusion to Cervantes, Don Quixote -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers., and Mounted on page 69.
Publisher:: Publd. 11th March 1789 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Leinster, William Robert FitzGerald, Duke of, 1749-1804, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Weltje, Louis, 1745-1810, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Bears, Dogs, Dining rooms, Knives, Interiors, Plates (Tableware), and Potatoes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barataria [graphic]

48. Barataria [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 March 1789]
Call Number:: 789.03.11.01+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 51. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The Prince of Wales is seated in a magnificent dining-hall before a bare table. The Duke of Leinster (right) offers him across the table a dish of 'Potatoes from Leinster'; the Prince extends his arms to take them, but turns his head to look at the forbidding Thurlow, dressed as a doctor, who stands (left) on his right. Thurlow points authoritatively to the potatoes with the head of his cane, saying, "Take back the Irish Potatoes". The Prince says with a peevish expression: "If I must not have the roast Beef [the English Regency] let me have ye Potatoes Doctor I have paid for them". On the extreme right, behind Leinster, Sheridan, with a melancholy expression, tries to take a dish containing a sirloin from a beefeater, who says, "This belongs to my Master Sir." In the foreground (left) Weltje (cf. British Museum Satires No. 7509), dressed as a cook, stands looking at the Prince, his hands clasped in dismay, saying, "By Got now we sail not heb our Desert". Two colonnades of pillars recede in perspective behind the Prince; on the plinth of one is a relief of Tantalus vainly trying to drink from the vessel at his lips. In the foreground (centre) are two dogs coupled together, one is Burke, in spectacles, looking hungrily at the bare table, the other is Fox, turning his back on the table and straining away from Burke. The Prince's chair is surmounted by his coronet and feathers. On a chain round Leinster's neck hangs a crowned Irish harp attached to the order of St. Patrick with its significant motto, 'Quis separa[bit].'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched at bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Temporary local subject terms: Ireland & the Irish -- Mythology: Tantalus -- Literature: allusion to Cervantes, Don Quixote -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers., and Watermark: fleur-de-lis
Publisher:: Publd. 11th March 1789 by Thos. Cornell, Bruton Street
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Leinster, William Robert FitzGerald, Duke of, 1749-1804, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Weltje, Louis, 1745-1810, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):: Regency, Bears, Dogs, Dining rooms, Knives, Interiors, Plates (Tableware), and Potatoes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barataria [graphic]

49. Barrere [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 May 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 73. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The head of Sheridan in a similar position to that of Fox in British Museum Satires No. 8450, scowling and deeply furrowed, looking to the left. Sheridan is compared with the shifty, self-seeking Barère. Cf. British Museum Satires No. 8440."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of eight satirical portraits in the series "Illustrious heads designed for a new history of republicanism ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., 1 print : soft-ground etching on wove paper ; plate mark 21.4 x 17.7 cm, on sheet 23.6 x 19.8 cm., Perhaps a later impression from a worn plate; plate number is lightly printed and barely visible., and Mounted on leaf 73 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Publd. 12th May 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Barère, B. 1755-1841. (Bertrand),
Subject (Topic):: Republicanism
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barrere [graphic].

50. Barrere [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 May 1794]
Call Number:: 794.05.12.04
Collection Title:: Leaf 73. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The head of Sheridan in a similar position to that of Fox in British Museum Satires No. 8450, scowling and deeply furrowed, looking to the left. Sheridan is compared with the shifty, self-seeking Barère. Cf. British Museum Satires No. 8440."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of eight satirical portraits in the series "Illustrious heads designed for a new history of republicanism ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., and Mounted to 37 x 30 cm.
Publisher:: Publd. 12th May 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Barère, B. 1755-1841. (Bertrand),
Subject (Topic):: Republicanism
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barrere [graphic].

51. Barrere [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [12 May 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 73. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The head of Sheridan in a similar position to that of Fox in British Museum Satires No. 8450, scowling and deeply furrowed, looking to the left. Sheridan is compared with the shifty, self-seeking Barère. Cf. British Museum Satires No. 8440."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of eight satirical portraits in the series "Illustrious heads designed for a new history of republicanism ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., and Mounted on page 91 with one other print.
Publisher:: Publd. 12th May 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816 and Barère, B. 1755-1841. (Bertrand),
Subject (Topic):: Republicanism
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Barrere [graphic].

52. Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, and shoulders of Big Sam, the (former) porter at Carlton House (see British Museum Satires No. 7905), wearing a round hat with a curled brim and the motto 'Ich dien'. He looks down, saying, "no Admittance Sir We are all loyal". On the hoarding (right) are two play-bills: 'Drury Lane The Second Part of King Henry the IV .... The Manager in Distress' (by George Colman, 1780, here an allusion to Sheridan's position); 'Covent Garden Venice preser[ved] or a Plot discove[red]' (Otway, 1682)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Carlton House -- Emblems: British lion -- Mottoes: Prince of Wales's motto -- Literature: Reference to William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II -- Reference to George Colman's The Manager in Distress -- Reference to Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved or a Plot Discovered., 1 print : etching on wove paper ; plate mark 30.3 x 23.7 cm, on sheet 32.9 x 25.8 cm., and Mounted on leaf 61 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Playbills and Porters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

53. Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: 794.03.17.08+
Collection Title:: Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, and shoulders of Big Sam, the (former) porter at Carlton House (see British Museum Satires No. 7905), wearing a round hat with a curled brim and the motto 'Ich dien'. He looks down, saying, "no Admittance Sir We are all loyal". On the hoarding (right) are two play-bills: 'Drury Lane The Second Part of King Henry the IV .... The Manager in Distress' (by George Colman, 1780, here an allusion to Sheridan's position); 'Covent Garden Venice preser[ved] or a Plot discove[red]' (Otway, 1682)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Carlton House -- Emblems: British lion -- Mottoes: Prince of Wales's motto -- Literature: Reference to William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II -- Reference to George Colman's The Manager in Distress -- Reference to Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved or a Plot Discovered., and Mounted to 44 x 34 cm.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Playbills and Porters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

54. Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 61. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Sheridan stands in profile to the left, with fallen jaw and disconcerted expression, before a hoarding across the front of Carlton House, in which is a lion's-head knocker which looks fiercely at him. Over the hoarding appear the huge hands, head, and shoulders of Big Sam, the (former) porter at Carlton House (see British Museum Satires No. 7905), wearing a round hat with a curled brim and the motto 'Ich dien'. He looks down, saying, "no Admittance Sir We are all loyal". On the hoarding (right) are two play-bills: 'Drury Lane The Second Part of King Henry the IV .... The Manager in Distress' (by George Colman, 1780, here an allusion to Sheridan's position); 'Covent Garden Venice preser[ved] or a Plot discove[red]' (Otway, 1682)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Attributed to Sayers in the British Museum catalogue., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Carlton House -- Emblems: British lion -- Mottoes: Prince of Wales's motto -- Literature: Reference to William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part II -- Reference to George Colman's The Manager in Distress -- Reference to Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved or a Plot Discovered., and Mounted on page 81 with one other print.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Carlton House (London, England),, Covent Garden Theatre., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Playbills and Porters
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Bardolph refused admittance at Prince Hal's [graphic].

55. For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately February 1788]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 42. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Parodied by, or a parody of, British Museum Satires No. 7277. A design based on the tickets of admission to Westminster Hall, which bore the name and arms of Sir Peter Burrell, Deputy Great Chamberlain; [in right of his wife, Lady Priscilla Bertie, who with her sister was jointly hereditary Great Chamberlain of England] in the centre of the escutcheon were the arms of his wife: three battering-rams placed horizontally. The crest was an embowed arm holding an olive-branch. In place of the rams' heads of the battering-rams are the heads, in profile to the left, of Burke, frowning, of Fox, smiling, and of Francis with a fixed stare. The arm of the crest holds a scourge whose lashes terminate in scorpions and is inscribed 'Lex Parliamenti omnipotens'. Beneath the escutcheon is a motto on a scroll: 'Sub libertate Tyran' [sic] which replaces the original motto: 'Sub Libertate Quietem'. Two supporters have been added: Dexter, a weeping judge, his cap inscribed 'Common Law', holds a scroll whose words are scored through: '[Magna] Charta Judicium Parium aut Lex Terrae'. Sinister, Justice, looking up in terror at the scourge by which she is threatened, and dropping her scales. Beneath the escutcheon is a view in miniature of Westminster Hall showing clearly the Managers' box (left), in which Fox stands, violently declaiming; Burke sits next him frowning. A document inscribed 'First Article' hangs over the side of the box. The head of Hastings, a good profile portrait, is turned towards Fox; on the right, are his three counsel in back view. Behind them are the heads of the peers, wearing hats, and on each side the Commons (left) and the ladies (right) in the peeresses' seats. At the far end of the hall the throne with the Queen's box and the Prince of Wales s box are freely sketched. The foreground is decorated by branches of leaves (? olive) and an open book inscribed 'From Envy Hatred & Malice and all Uncharitableness Good Lord deliver us.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: For the trial of Warren Ha : seventh day and Seventh day
Description:: Title etched within banner at top of image, the head of the figure of Justice obscuring the remaining letters of Hastings's name; "seventh day" etched along bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching on wove paper ; plate mark 17.6 x 12.6 cm, on sheet 20.2 x 14.7 cm., and Mounted on verso of leaf 42 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Westminster Hall (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Justice and Symbols
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

56. For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately February 1788]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 42. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Parodied by, or a parody of, British Museum Satires No. 7277. A design based on the tickets of admission to Westminster Hall, which bore the name and arms of Sir Peter Burrell, Deputy Great Chamberlain; [in right of his wife, Lady Priscilla Bertie, who with her sister was jointly hereditary Great Chamberlain of England] in the centre of the escutcheon were the arms of his wife: three battering-rams placed horizontally. The crest was an embowed arm holding an olive-branch. In place of the rams' heads of the battering-rams are the heads, in profile to the left, of Burke, frowning, of Fox, smiling, and of Francis with a fixed stare. The arm of the crest holds a scourge whose lashes terminate in scorpions and is inscribed 'Lex Parliamenti omnipotens'. Beneath the escutcheon is a motto on a scroll: 'Sub libertate Tyran' [sic] which replaces the original motto: 'Sub Libertate Quietem'. Two supporters have been added: Dexter, a weeping judge, his cap inscribed 'Common Law', holds a scroll whose words are scored through: '[Magna] Charta Judicium Parium aut Lex Terrae'. Sinister, Justice, looking up in terror at the scourge by which she is threatened, and dropping her scales. Beneath the escutcheon is a view in miniature of Westminster Hall showing clearly the Managers' box (left), in which Fox stands, violently declaiming; Burke sits next him frowning. A document inscribed 'First Article' hangs over the side of the box. The head of Hastings, a good profile portrait, is turned towards Fox; on the right, are his three counsel in back view. Behind them are the heads of the peers, wearing hats, and on each side the Commons (left) and the ladies (right) in the peeresses' seats. At the far end of the hall the throne with the Queen's box and the Prince of Wales s box are freely sketched. The foreground is decorated by branches of leaves (? olive) and an open book inscribed 'From Envy Hatred & Malice and all Uncharitableness Good Lord deliver us.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: For the trial of Warren Ha : seventh day and Seventh day
Description:: Title etched within banner at top of image, the head of the figure of Justice obscuring the remaining letters of Hastings's name; "seventh day" etched along bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., and Mounted on page 60 with three other prints.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Westminster Hall (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Justice and Symbols
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

57. For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately February 1788]
Call Number:: 788.02.00.02 Impression 1
Collection Title:: Verso of leaf 42. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Parodied by, or a parody of, British Museum Satires No. 7277. A design based on the tickets of admission to Westminster Hall, which bore the name and arms of Sir Peter Burrell, Deputy Great Chamberlain; [in right of his wife, Lady Priscilla Bertie, who with her sister was jointly hereditary Great Chamberlain of England] in the centre of the escutcheon were the arms of his wife: three battering-rams placed horizontally. The crest was an embowed arm holding an olive-branch. In place of the rams' heads of the battering-rams are the heads, in profile to the left, of Burke, frowning, of Fox, smiling, and of Francis with a fixed stare. The arm of the crest holds a scourge whose lashes terminate in scorpions and is inscribed 'Lex Parliamenti omnipotens'. Beneath the escutcheon is a motto on a scroll: 'Sub libertate Tyran' [sic] which replaces the original motto: 'Sub Libertate Quietem'. Two supporters have been added: Dexter, a weeping judge, his cap inscribed 'Common Law', holds a scroll whose words are scored through: '[Magna] Charta Judicium Parium aut Lex Terrae'. Sinister, Justice, looking up in terror at the scourge by which she is threatened, and dropping her scales. Beneath the escutcheon is a view in miniature of Westminster Hall showing clearly the Managers' box (left), in which Fox stands, violently declaiming; Burke sits next him frowning. A document inscribed 'First Article' hangs over the side of the box. The head of Hastings, a good profile portrait, is turned towards Fox; on the right, are his three counsel in back view. Behind them are the heads of the peers, wearing hats, and on each side the Commons (left) and the ladies (right) in the peeresses' seats. At the far end of the hall the throne with the Queen's box and the Prince of Wales s box are freely sketched. The foreground is decorated by branches of leaves (? olive) and an open book inscribed 'From Envy Hatred & Malice and all Uncharitableness Good Lord deliver us.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: For the trial of Warren Ha : seventh day and Seventh day
Description:: Title etched within banner at top of image, the head of the figure of Justice obscuring the remaining letters of Hastings's name; "seventh day" etched along bottom of image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Partial watermark upper left edge., and On verso, written in ink in a contemporary hand: Burlesque on the admission ticket to Hasting's trial. The three heads on the cannons are Burke, Fox, & Sheridan.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Westminster Hall (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Justice and Symbols
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > For the trial of Warren Ha[stings] seventh day / [graphic]

58. French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14th April 1795.
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 71. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Five members of the Opposition watch with admiring surprise 'Ombres Chinoises': figures whose shadows are thrown on a sheet or screen, the scene enclosed in a circle: three fat Dutchmen seated on the sea advance directly towards the spectators. On the shoulders of each sits a French sansculotte soldier, cadaverous and sinister; the central figure wears a cocked hat from which project cannon or trench-mortars, he holds a tricolour flag. The others wear bonnets-rouges; one (left) blows a trumpet, the other (right) beats a drum. The Dutchmen are impassively smoking pipes, two wear French cockades; from the hips of each project the mouths of cannon. The light background of the circle stands out on a tinted ground; above it is a scroll, apparently issuing from the mouth of the trumpet: 'Terror the Order of the Day'. Only the heads and shoulders of the spectators are visible, all in back view except that of Lansdowne on the extreme right, who says "Astonishing effect". The others (left to right) are Fox, looking through a glass as in British Museum Satires No. 8641, Sheridan, Stanhope, and a bishop identified as Watson of Llandaff. Fox says: "what a fine Effect"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Seventh of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition in 1795 ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Opposition -- Threat of French invasion of Britain -- Reference to the Dutch fleet -- Military: Dutch soldiers -- Sansculottes -- Bonnet rouge -- Musical instruments -- Slogans: "Terror the order of the day.", and Mounted on page 89 with one other print.
Publisher:: Published by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Watson, Richard, 1737-1816
Subject (Topic):: Navies, Dutch, Soldiers, French, Cannons, Trumpets, Drums, Flags, Liberty cap, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]

59. French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14th April 1795.
Call Number:: 795.04.14.07+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 71. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Five members of the Opposition watch with admiring surprise 'Ombres Chinoises': figures whose shadows are thrown on a sheet or screen, the scene enclosed in a circle: three fat Dutchmen seated on the sea advance directly towards the spectators. On the shoulders of each sits a French sansculotte soldier, cadaverous and sinister; the central figure wears a cocked hat from which project cannon or trench-mortars, he holds a tricolour flag. The others wear bonnets-rouges; one (left) blows a trumpet, the other (right) beats a drum. The Dutchmen are impassively smoking pipes, two wear French cockades; from the hips of each project the mouths of cannon. The light background of the circle stands out on a tinted ground; above it is a scroll, apparently issuing from the mouth of the trumpet: 'Terror the Order of the Day'. Only the heads and shoulders of the spectators are visible, all in back view except that of Lansdowne on the extreme right, who says "Astonishing effect". The others (left to right) are Fox, looking through a glass as in British Museum Satires No. 8641, Sheridan, Stanhope, and a bishop identified as Watson of Llandaff. Fox says: "what a fine Effect"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Seventh of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition in 1795 ..."; see British Museum catalogue., and Temporary local subject terms: Opposition -- Threat of French invasion of Britain -- Reference to the Dutch fleet -- Military: Dutch soldiers -- Sansculottes -- Bonnet rouge -- Musical instruments -- Slogans: "Terror the order of the day."
Publisher:: Published by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Watson, Richard, 1737-1816
Subject (Topic):: Navies, Dutch, Soldiers, French, Cannons, Trumpets, Drums, Flags, Liberty cap, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]

60. French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: 14th April 1795.
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 71. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Five members of the Opposition watch with admiring surprise 'Ombres Chinoises': figures whose shadows are thrown on a sheet or screen, the scene enclosed in a circle: three fat Dutchmen seated on the sea advance directly towards the spectators. On the shoulders of each sits a French sansculotte soldier, cadaverous and sinister; the central figure wears a cocked hat from which project cannon or trench-mortars, he holds a tricolour flag. The others wear bonnets-rouges; one (left) blows a trumpet, the other (right) beats a drum. The Dutchmen are impassively smoking pipes, two wear French cockades; from the hips of each project the mouths of cannon. The light background of the circle stands out on a tinted ground; above it is a scroll, apparently issuing from the mouth of the trumpet: 'Terror the Order of the Day'. Only the heads and shoulders of the spectators are visible, all in back view except that of Lansdowne on the extreme right, who says "Astonishing effect". The others (left to right) are Fox, looking through a glass as in British Museum Satires No. 8641, Sheridan, Stanhope, and a bishop identified as Watson of Llandaff. Fox says: "what a fine Effect"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Seventh of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition in 1795 ..."; see British Museum catalogue., Temporary local subject terms: Opposition -- Threat of French invasion of Britain -- Reference to the Dutch fleet -- Military: Dutch soldiers -- Sansculottes -- Bonnet rouge -- Musical instruments -- Slogans: "Terror the order of the day.", 1 print : aquatint and etching on wove paper ; plate mark 30 x 23.6 cm, on sheet 32.7 x 25.8 cm., and Mounted on leaf 71 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: Published by H. Humphrey
Subject (Name):: Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Watson, Richard, 1737-1816
Subject (Topic):: Navies, Dutch, Soldiers, French, Cannons, Trumpets, Drums, Flags, Liberty cap, and Pipes (Smoking)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > French invasion upon Dutch bottoms ombres chinoises / [graphic]