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307. The balance of merit [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1792]
- Call Number:
- Drawer 792.05.00.05
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Dated from Thurlow's impending dismissal and the introduction of Fox's Libel Bill., Description based on imperfect impression; sheet trimmed within plate mark with possible loss of imprint., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to John Horne Tooke, 1736-1812 -- Allusion to Honoré-Gabriel-Riquetti, comte de Mirabeau, 1749-1791 -- Allusion to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette -- Travestied slogans: God save the King -- Horace Walpole refers to subject in print, YW 34. 141-142, n. 5 -- Nicknames: "Sherry" for Richard Brinsley Sheridan -- "Renard" for Charles James Fox -- Allusion to National Assembly -- Literature: Allusion to Reflections on the French Revolution by Edmund Burke -- Allusion to The rights of man by Thomas Paine -- Bible quotation: "Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin," Daniel v. 25 -- Hand of Providence -- Royal money as weight -- Great Seal -- Revolutionary societies -- Thurlow's impending dismissal -- Bills: Libel Bill -- Parliamentary reform -- Allusion to French Revolution -- Travesties: French Revolutionary playbill -- Expressions of speech: George III's "What, what, what" -- French Revolutionary cockades -- Winged head of cherub -- Balance -- Whigs -- Tories -- Double entendres -- Allusion to Regency crisis -- Clergy: Allusion to leveling -- Jacobins -- Symbols: Scale of merit -- Pitt's usurpation of prerogative., Watermark: L.V.G., and Numbered in pencil in upper right corner of sheet: 449.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
- Subject (Topic):
- Scales
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The balance of merit [graphic].
308. The brazen image erected on a pedestal wrought by himself [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1803]
- Call Number:
- 803.00.00.22
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Date of publication from unverified data in local card catalog record., Plate numbered 'No. X' in upper right corner., Plate from: London und Paris, April, 1802., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: National Debt., and Mounted to 35 x 27 cm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
- Subject (Topic):
- Debts, Public and Sculpture
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The brazen image erected on a pedestal wrought by himself [graphic].
309. The common stage wagging from Brookes's Inn St. James Street papers moved on [the] shortest notice. N.B. the proprietor's [sic] never acct. for plate, money, jewels, notes or bonds. [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [1 April 1786]
- Call Number:
- 786.04.01.12+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A stage-wagon drawn (left to right) by four horses with human heads, whose large, hairy ears suggest asses rather than horses. The wagon is inscribed 'Fox. Sheridan & Pennylus. India Papers'. It is piled with books and documents, inscribed 'Vol. cxii, Letters &c, India Papers, Private Correspondence', and 'Delhi'. The tilt or cover, which is pushed back to show the papers, is punningly inscribed 'To Battle Hastings'. The two leaders are led by a demon who flourishes a whip; both have rosaries with crosses round their necks; the near leader is Burke wearing his Jesuit's biretta (cf. BMSat 6026), the other has some resemblance to Sheridan. The near wheeler is Fox, the off wheeler resembles Lord Surrey: the rosary would be more appropriate to him than to Sheridan. In the background is Brooks's, the cornice inscribed 'Brooks's hot-hell'. The building is drawn with topographical correctness, and resembles Malton's plate of 1800, except that it is detached on the north as well as the south. On the extreme left, behind the demon, is a post supporting a placard inscribed, 'In a Few Days will be performd a Comedy called Impeachment by a Ragged Company (late) His Majestys Servants Principal Characters by Mr A. Mr C. Mr F. Mr B Mr D. Mr G.' [William Adam?, John Courtenay (or Lord Carlisle), Fox, Burke, Lord Derby. [The identity of Mr G. is mysterious: Grey was not a M.P. till July 1786, his maiden speech being on 21 Feb. 1787]] Below the title is etched: 'N.B. the Proprietors (never) Acct for Plate, Money, Iewels, Notes or Bonds'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Partial watermark, top center; mounted to 33 x 43 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publishd as the act directs, April 1st, 1786, by Alexr. McKenzie, No. 101 Berwick Street, Soho
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, and Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818
- Subject (Topic):
- Impeachment, Carriages & coaches, and Demons
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The common stage wagging from Brookes's Inn St. James Street papers moved on [the] shortest notice. N.B. the proprietor's [sic] never acct. for plate, money, jewels, notes or bonds. [graphic]
310. The fall of Phaeton, the blow-up of the Whig Club, or, The Majesty of the People [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [17 November 1798]
- Call Number:
- 798.11.17.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Fox as Phaeton falls head first from his chariot, smitten by thunderbolts issuing from the mouth of George III (left), whose head is surrounded by the rays of the sun. The chariot is drawn by three animals and by a winged dragon inscribed 'Ambition', from whose mouth issues a barbed fang and the words 'Aut Cæzar aut Nullus' (cf. BMSat 6380, &c). The animals are (1) 'Duplicity', with a wolf's head concealed by a mask with human features; it says: "Whats Duplicity, Why, Coalesing with the Man that 'deserved a Halter"" (North, see BMSat 6187, &c). (2) Patriotism, a similar beast holding in its mouth a staff supporting a cap of Liberty from which drop coins; it says: "Whats Patriotism? a Pension to oppose the Government" (cf. BMSat 8331, &c). (3) 'Whiggism' with two human profiles, one scowling, the other saying, with a cynical smile: "Whats Whiggism? why, that the Prince of Wales has a right to be regent without the consent of the People" (see BMSat 7381, &c). Behind the chariot stand three footmen with tags on their shoulders, who are being dislodged by the King's thunderbolts. They are the Duke of Norfolk, Erskine, and Sheridan. The thunderbolts are inscribed (four times) 'Maidstone Oaths' (see BMSat 9245, &c.) and 'Majesty of the People' (see BMSats 9168, 9205, &c). Below the clouds (right) and on a small scale is a view of the 'Shakespeare Tavern', on fire; members escape from a ground-floor window. Above, the interior of a room on the first floor is seen, a dinner of the Whig Club interrupted by the conflagration, the members fleeing in confusion. Among them is a stout parson, probably Dr. Parr."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Majesty of the People
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printseller's announcement following publication statement: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., and Temporary local subject terms: Vehicles: phaeton -- Thunderbolts -- Domestic service: footmen -- Dragons -- Emblems: cap of liberty -- Sun: George III as Helios -- Buildings: Shakespeare's Tavern -- Meetings: Whig Club dinner -- Fires -- Reference to Arthur O'Connor's trial at Maidstone.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Novr. 17, 1798, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly, corner of Sachville St.
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The fall of Phaeton, the blow-up of the Whig Club, or, The Majesty of the People [graphic].
311. The ghost of St Stephen's, or, The stranger at home! [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1800]
- Call Number:
- 800.03.00.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Stranger at home
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Publication information from periodical for which the plate was etched., Plate from: London und Paris. Weimar: Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1800, v. 5, page 252., Reduced copy of a print of the same title by Cawse after Woodward, published by Hixon on 27 January 1800. See No. 9511 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7., Numbered 'No. VII' in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: House of Commons -- Opposition: return to Parliament., and Mounted to 29 x 34 cm.
- Publisher:
- Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs
- Subject (Name):
- Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, and Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,
- Subject (Topic):
- Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The ghost of St Stephen's, or, The stranger at home! [graphic].
312. The hopes of the party prior to July 14th from such wicked Crown & Anchor dreams, good Lord deliver us. [art original]
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1791]
- Call Number:
- Drawings G41 no. 1 Box D300
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A scaffold extends across the foreground: Fox raises an axe to strike the neck of George III, whose head is held by Sheridan. The scaffold is surrounded by a dense and cheering mob. On the right is the gate of the 'Crown & Anchor' tavern, and from two projecting lamp-brackets swing the bodies of Queen Charlotte and Pitt. The houses of the Strand recede in perspective and terminate in Temple Bar, with two heads on spikes; clouds of smoke appear to come from burning houses east of Temple Bar. On the clouds a meretricious Liberty sits enthroned and triumphant.--British Museum catalogue
- Description:
- Title from caption inscribed in brown ink below image., Title inscribed twice on sheet and struck out once., Imprint statement inscribed in brown ink below title: Pubd. July 19th, 1791 by S.W. Fores No. 3 Piccadilly., Description of published Gillray print in Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 7892., Description of published Gillray print in Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times / edited by Thomas Wright. London : Chatto and Windus, [1873?], p. 130., and A 'counterprint' or transfer in brown ink appears on the verso of the mount from another print: A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the Revolution Society.
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804, Wray, Cecil, Sir, 1734-1805, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
- Subject (Topic):
- Decapitations, Hangings (Executions), Executioners, Axes, Kings, and Crowds
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The hopes of the party prior to July 14th from such wicked Crown & Anchor dreams, good Lord deliver us. [art original]
313. The little farthing rush light [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [3 October 1792?]
- Call Number:
- 789.10.03.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Five heads surround a taper whose flame is the head in profile to the left of George III. The taper rises from the centre of a crown which rests on a tasselled cushion in the foreground. On the left is Sheridan in profile, his face disfigured by drink, puffing angrily; next is Fox facing three-quarter length to the right, with a fierce expression. Next is the Prince of Wales, alarmed and rather fierce; beside him is Mrs. Fitzherbert, wearing breeches round her shoulders, one leg terminating in a garter inscribed 'Honi Soit...' The ribbon of her night-cap is decorated with the Prince's feathers and 'Ich dien'. On the extreme right is Grey, puffing intently, his blast directed at the back of the King's head. All the others puff awry, and the light burns steadily. All the men wear night-caps and shirts open at the neck."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Not by Isaac Cruikshank. See British Museum catalogue., Date of imprint from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Publisher's announcement following imprint: Where may be seen the largest collection of caratures [sic] in the world. Admitnce 1shg., and Mounted to 33 x 37 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Octr. 3 by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
- Subject (Topic):
- France, History, Foreign public opinion, British, Regency, and Sleepwear
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The little farthing rush light [graphic]
314. The modern punch maker [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1806]
- Call Number:
- 806.00.00.13
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Imprint from periodical for which the plate was etched., Plate from: London und Paris. Weimar : Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1806, v. 13., and Plate is numbered in upper right corner: No. VII.
- Publisher:
- Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, and Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The modern punch maker [graphic].
315. The regents hack [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [not before March 1812]
- Call Number:
- 812.03.00.01+
- 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 of the print from which this print was copied
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Irish copy of a print by Charles Williams, published March 1812 by William Holland. See no. 11859 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum., and Temporary local subject terms: Stones -- Hack horse -- Male costume: riding habit -- Richard Temple Nugent, 1st Duke Buckingham, 1776-1839.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by J. Sidebotham, L. Sackville St.
- 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 regents hack [graphic].
