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1. [Frontispiece to The miseries of human life] [graphic]
- Creator:
- Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 June 1806]
- Call Number:
- 806.06.01.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- In a drawing room, left, a woman with a very cross expression on her face sits on a settee threading a needle. Before her, a thin man sits on chair staring into the fire, a despairing expression on his face; at his feet are two open books: Much ado about nothing and The art of Tormenting. Behind him, another man rages as he stomps on a glove; the other glove also lies on the floor near-by and fragments of torn paper fly from his hand. The third man, far right, looks at the enraged man, a speech bubble from his mouth reads "Sunt lacrymae rerum!" On the wall are three pictures: Mountain of misery, a classical scene of worshippers outside a temple with Jupiter in the clouds: a whole length picture of Fortitude; and, a whole length picture of Temperance
- Description:
- Title from caption below image.
- Publisher:
- Pub'd June 1, 1806 by W. Miller, Albemarle Strt
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Interiors, Sewing, and Anger
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Frontispiece to The miseries of human life] [graphic]
2. Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1807]
- Call Number:
- Print00212
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A fat gouty invalid sits full face in a high-backed armchair beside his bedroom fire (left). He registers anguish as a young naval officer seizes his left hand, and tramples on his left. foot. An old nurse, followed by a man (right), pursue the officer into the room, much dismayed. A barking dog runs in front of them. Medicine bottles are ranged on the chimney-piece, a kettle stands on the fire, a high trivet with a dish is by the fender. At the invalid's right hand are a crutch and a round table with bowl and medicine bottle. A bird is in a cage."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend (a sea captain) who, seizing your hand in the first transports of a sudden meeting, affectionately crumbles your chalky knuckles with the gripe of a grappling iron ..., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of page number from upper right. Missing numbering supplied from impression in the British Museum., "Page 270"--Upper right corner., 1 print : etching ; plate mark 112 x 170 mm., and Hand-colored.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jany. 1, 1807, by R. Ackermann, Repository of the Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gout, Bedrooms, Dogs, Fireplaces, and Nurses
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
3. Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1807]
- Call Number:
- 807.01.01.17
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A fat gouty invalid sits full face in a high-backed armchair beside his bedroom fire (left). He registers anguish as a young naval officer seizes his left hand, and tramples on his left. foot. An old nurse, followed by a man (right), pursue the officer into the room, much dismayed. A barking dog runs in front of them. Medicine bottles are ranged on the chimney-piece, a kettle stands on the fire, a high trivet with a dish is by the fender. At the invalid's right hand are a crutch and a round table with bowl and medicine bottle. A bird is in a cage."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend (a sea captain) who, seizing your hand in the first transports of a sudden meeting, affectionately crumbles your chalky knuckles with the gripe of a grappling iron ..., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of page number from upper right. Missing numbering supplied from impression in the British Museum., and "Page 270"--Upper right corner.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jany. 1, 1807, by R. Ackermann, Repository of the Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gout, Bedrooms, Dogs, Fireplaces, and Nurses
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
4. Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1807]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A fat gouty invalid sits full face in a high-backed armchair beside his bedroom fire (left). He registers anguish as a young naval officer seizes his left hand, and tramples on his left. foot. An old nurse, followed by a man (right), pursue the officer into the room, much dismayed. A barking dog runs in front of them. Medicine bottles are ranged on the chimney-piece, a kettle stands on the fire, a high trivet with a dish is by the fender. At the invalid's right hand are a crutch and a round table with bowl and medicine bottle. A bird is in a cage."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: When in the gout - receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend (a sea captain) who, seizing your hand in the first transports of a sudden meeting, affectionately crumbles your chalky knuckles with the gripe of a grappling iron ..., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of page number from upper right. Missing numbering supplied from impression in the British Museum., "Page 270"--Upper right corner., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 10.5 x 15.6 cm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of page number from upper right., and Mounted on leaf 36 of volume 9 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jany. 1, 1807, by R. Ackermann, Repository of the Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gout, Bedrooms, Dogs, Fireplaces, and Nurses
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Miseries personal 11. Dialogue. [graphic]
5. Miseries of travelling [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1807]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A bedroom interior. An elderly man kneels beside a chest, trying to shut the lid. A very fat woman stands on it, supporting herself against the end of the curtained bed, another sits on it. An untidy servant, gaping and grinning, stands holding a broken candle, pouring grease over his master. On a table is a tray of coffee-things, with a cat lapping from a bowl; a dog sits on a chair; a pair of top-boots stands ready."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- On packing up your clothes for your journey, because your servant is a fool ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: On packing up your clothes for your journey, because your servant is a fool, the burning fever into which you are thrown when after all your standing, stamping, kneeling, tugging and kicking, the lid of your trunk refuses to approach within a yard of the lock., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Watermark: J. Whatman Turkey Mills 1818., and Mounted on verso of leaf 31 in volume 9 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- R. Ackermann
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Miseries of travelling [graphic]
6. Miseries of travelling 6. Dialogue / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1807]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A man enters a room where three men and two ladies stand at a dinner-table, waiting for him, all frankly amused at his appearance. He wears a great-coat many sizes too large and knee-breeches which hang to the ankle. His large obese host laughs, holding his sides. A grinning and loutish footman holds the chair which he is to take; another servant, also grinning, enters behind the unfortunate guest. Whole length portraits fill the spaces between pseudo-Gothic windows."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Starting for a long ride, on a dinner engagement without a great coat ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: Starting for a long ride, on a dinner engagement without a great coat, in a mist, a mizzle, a drizzle, a rain, a torrent ..., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., "Page 101"--Upper right corner., and Mounted on leaf 34 of volume 9 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jan. 1, 1807, by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Miseries of travelling 6. Dialogue / [graphic]
7. Miseries of the table 9. Dialogue / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1807]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Four men and two ladies are seated at dinner, a small child on each side of the host (left). A footman (right) brings in a steaming haunch of venison, followed by a fat maid-servant with a second dish. All the diners register extreme disgust."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Inviting a friend (whom you know to be particularly fond of the dish) to partake of a fine hare ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: Inviting a friend (whom you know to be particularly fond of the dish) to partake of a fine hare, haunch, &c. which you have endeavoured to keep exactly to the critical moment, but which is no sooner brought in than the whole party, with one nose, order it to be taken out., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., "Page 194"--Upper right corner., and Mounted on leaf 36 of volume 9 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jany. 1, 1807, by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Miseries of the table 9. Dialogue / [graphic]
8. Miseries of the country [graphic].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1807 or 1808]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A narrow lane with high steep banks is blocked by a haycart (right); a man lies on his back on the hay, asleep. A well-dressed man on a spirited horse rides just behind the cart, clenching his fists with impatience. Behind him (left) rides his groom; two dogs run beside the horses. On the right is a board: 'No Thoroughfare'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Following on horse back a slow cart through an endless narrow lane ...
- Description:
- Title etched in bottom part of image., Text below image: Following on horse back a slow cart through an endless narrow lane at sunset, when you are already too late, and want all the help of your own eyes, as well as your horses feet to carry you safe through the rest of your unknown way., Attributed to Rowlandson by Grego., Publisher and date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806. See no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., One of a group of prints on the topic of "miseries," etched by Rowlandson and issued in several series by Ackermann, that were later collected and published as the volume: Rowlandson, T. Miseries of human life. [London] : Published December 14, 1808, by R. Ackermann ..., [1808]. See British Museum catalogue and Grego., and Mounted on verso of leaf 37 of volume 9 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- R. Ackermann
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Miseries of the country [graphic].
9. Miseries of the country [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 77. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Men in various stages of drunkenness sit at a dinner table while others are passed out on the floor. One man in topboots dances on the table as he waves his hat and a bottle. Several of the men of the party are passed out in their chairs or have fallen on the floor. An obese parson leans against the wall as he vomits. Several of them are wearing hunting hats; on the wall are antlers and a hunting-piece
- Alternative Title:
- While on a visit in the hundreds of Essex ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: While on a visit in the hundreds of Essex being under under the necessity of getting dead drunk every day to save your life. Et propter vitam vivendi perdere causas., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 10829 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806; see no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 124., and On leaf 77 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Field & Tuer
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Country life, Intoxication, Manners & customs, Dining tables, Eating & drinking, and Vomiting
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Miseries of the country [graphic]
10. Miseries of the country [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [12 April 1807] and [approximately 1868?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 50. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A rectangular plot enclosed by palings and gate and surrounded by trees outside an old-fashioned country house (left). The plot has four rectangles of turf set in gravel which a fat man in a dressing-gown with a cloth tied over his head is rolling, a dog running in front. A fatter man in night-cap, shirt-sleeves, and waistcoat (split up the back) holds a pair of dumb-bells, turning to a young woman (left) who is sawing a log of wood supported on trestles. Beside the paling is a dove-cote on a pole."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Passing the worst part of a rainy winter in a country ...
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Text below title: Passing the worst part of a rainy winter in a country so inveterately miry as to imprison you within your own premises so that by way of exercise ..., Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 10823 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate from: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c. [London] : [Field & Tuer], [ca. 1868?], Illustration to James Beresford's Miseries of human life, 1806; see no. 10815 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 123., and On leaf 50 of: Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks, &c.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. April 12, 1807, by T. Rowlandson, No. 1 James Street, Adelphi and Field & Tuer
- Subject (Name):
- Beresford, James, 1764-1840.
- Subject (Topic):
- Country life, Fences, Gates, Trees, Dwellings, Dumbbells, Obesity, Dogs, Woodcutting, Saws, and Axes
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Miseries of the country [graphic]