Toms, W. H. (William Henry), approximately 1700-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not after 1760]
Call Number:
760.00.00.111+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A satire on prostitution set in a brothel in which all the men have been given the heads of apes and the women those of cats. In the centre of the room a prostitute sits on the knee of an old man who fondles her, her legs splayed; she holds a glass in one hand and a flask in the other. A magistrate wearing a lace edged hat and holding a large candle stands over them. Constables with staves stand in the open door, behind which the prostitute's pimp (referred to as her bully in the verse beneath) is hiding; he is dressed as a grenadier. On the right, the brothel-keeper holds up a tally-board pointing out one of the symbols to three men who are startled at the entry of the constables; one is seated at a table holding a glass, another holds a large candle. On the table is a large flask, another rests on the floor beside a big jug, and another lies broken in pieces. In the background on the right a couple peer from being the curtains of a large bed. Hanging from the ceiling is a large birdcage on which a bird is perched."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title supplied from description of an earlier state in the British Museum catalogue., Reissue by Sayer of a print published anonymously around 1730. See no. 1860 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 2., Terminal date of publication based on publisher's street address; according to the British Museum online catalogue, Sayer moved from his "opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street" premises in 1760. A later date is also possible, as the series that included this print was advertised in Robert Sayer's catalogue for 1766; see no. 1858 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 2., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Eight lines of verse in two columns below image: Alas! poor whore, thourt fairly trap'd, Tho' by thy spark so sweetly lap'd; And for thy midnight vice and folly, Your fate is now to mill your dolly ...
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street
Subject (Topic):
Animals in human situations, Interiors, Prostitutes, Military uniforms, Judges, Watchmen, Canopy beds, Birdcages, Doves, Wine, and Bottles
Title from description in the British Museum catalogue for the original version of the print., Date of publication based on publisher's street address. John Bowles began operating out of No. 13 Cornhill in 1768; see British Museum online catalogue., Copy in reverse of a print originally published ca. 1730. Cf. No. 1860 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 2., Original print was etched by W.H. Toms after a design by Egbert van Heemskerck II., Eight lines of verse in two columns below image: While thus the revelling debauchee, Dandles his mistrees on his knee, Th'old bawd is reckoning up the score, Of all that has been spent and more ..., Plate numbered '1' in lower left corner., and Temporary local subject terms: Tavern -- Trades: Tavern-keepers -- Tallies: Tavern-keeper's score board -- Magistrates -- Furniture: Bed with curtains -- Pets -- Containers: Jug -- Glass: Wine bottles.
Publisher:
Printed for Iohn Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Prostitutes, Military uniforms, Judges, Watchmen, Canopy beds, Birdcages, Doves, Wine, and Bottles
Title assigned by cataloger based on descriptionin the British Museum catalogue., Publication date based on an advertisement of the series in Robert Sayer's catalog for 1766. Cf. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 2, no. 1858. Publication date of the original in Stephens: ca. 1730., Plate numbered '2'., Original etched by W.H. Toms., Eight lines of verse in two columns below image: As you like this, young gentleman, play truant if you please again, how often must I give you warning, to leave your tricks and mind your learning ..., Copy in reverse, without attribution, and with different verses. Cf. No. 1862 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 2., and Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: country school-room -- Corporal punishment : birch rods -- Food: ham and sausages.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Asses, Birdcages, Cats, Classrooms, Monkeys, and Teachers
Volume 1, page 15. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title devised by curator., Artist attribution based on an impression of the print being included in Horace Walpole's bound collection of works by and after Henry William Bunbury., Date supplied by cataloger., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted on page 15 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Title devised by cataloger., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Water wells -- Children at play -- Lawn rollers -- Cottages -- Boats -- Hounds., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Pub. June 20, 1790, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Birdcages, Blacksmiths, Dueling, Dwellings, Occupations, Rabbits, and Sedan chairs
