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1. Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 63. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Stanhope, striding forward in profile to the left, approaches an altar to 'French Principles', while with his left foot and left hand he overturns a bishop seated behind him on a bench. On the summit of a quasi-cylindrical altar is the seated figure of a female monster with webbed wings, snaky hair, and pendent breasts, a firebrand in the right hand, a dagger in the left. Behind her stands a foppish Frenchman with a simian head, dressed as a soldier, one foot resting on a large skull. In his right hand is a headsman's axe, in his left he holds out to Stanhope a hangman's noose. Stanhope places on the altar a paper inscribed in large letters: 'Philosophy Atheism Rapine Murder'. The altar itself is decorated with a headsman's axe and block, the word 'Liberté' in a wreath, and shackles. At its foot lie a cross and an overturned chalice. The bishop's head is turned in back view; he topples backwards as Stanhope kicks his bench; he represents the bench of bishops ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Citizen Don Quixote becomes the champion of French principles
Description:: Title etched below image; the word "Don" is scored through but conspicuously legible., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., and Mounted on page 83 with one other print.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):: England., Great Britain, and France
Subject (Name):: Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
Subject (Topic):: Clergy, Altars, Demons, Executioners, Foreign relations, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

2. Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: SH Contents Sa274 no. 1+ Box 200
Collection Title:: Leaf 63. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Stanhope, striding forward in profile to the left, approaches an altar to 'French Principles', while with his left foot and left hand he overturns a bishop seated behind him on a bench. On the summit of a quasi-cylindrical altar is the seated figure of a female monster with webbed wings, snaky hair, and pendent breasts, a firebrand in the right hand, a dagger in the left. Behind her stands a foppish Frenchman with a simian head, dressed as a soldier, one foot resting on a large skull. In his right hand is a headsman's axe, in his left he holds out to Stanhope a hangman's noose. Stanhope places on the altar a paper inscribed in large letters: 'Philosophy Atheism Rapine Murder'. The altar itself is decorated with a headsman's axe and block, the word 'Liberté' in a wreath, and shackles. At its foot lie a cross and an overturned chalice. The bishop's head is turned in back view; he topples backwards as Stanhope kicks his bench; he represents the bench of bishops ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Citizen Don Quixote becomes the champion of French principles
Description:: Title etched below image; the word "Don" is scored through but conspicuously legible., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., and 1 print : etching, on wove paper ; plate mark 312 x 241 mm, on sheet 46 x 28 cm.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):: England., Great Britain, and France
Subject (Name):: Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
Subject (Topic):: Clergy, Altars, Demons, Executioners, Foreign relations, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

3. Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: 794.03.17.04+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 63. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Stanhope, striding forward in profile to the left, approaches an altar to 'French Principles', while with his left foot and left hand he overturns a bishop seated behind him on a bench. On the summit of a quasi-cylindrical altar is the seated figure of a female monster with webbed wings, snaky hair, and pendent breasts, a firebrand in the right hand, a dagger in the left. Behind her stands a foppish Frenchman with a simian head, dressed as a soldier, one foot resting on a large skull. In his right hand is a headsman's axe, in his left he holds out to Stanhope a hangman's noose. Stanhope places on the altar a paper inscribed in large letters: 'Philosophy Atheism Rapine Murder'. The altar itself is decorated with a headsman's axe and block, the word 'Liberté' in a wreath, and shackles. At its foot lie a cross and an overturned chalice. The bishop's head is turned in back view; he topples backwards as Stanhope kicks his bench; he represents the bench of bishops ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Citizen Don Quixote becomes the champion of French principles
Description:: Title etched below image; the word "Don" is scored through but conspicuously legible., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., and Mounted to 45 x 35 cm.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):: England., Great Britain, and France
Subject (Name):: Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
Subject (Topic):: Clergy, Altars, Demons, Executioners, Foreign relations, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

4. Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [17 March 1794]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 63. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Stanhope, striding forward in profile to the left, approaches an altar to 'French Principles', while with his left foot and left hand he overturns a bishop seated behind him on a bench. On the summit of a quasi-cylindrical altar is the seated figure of a female monster with webbed wings, snaky hair, and pendent breasts, a firebrand in the right hand, a dagger in the left. Behind her stands a foppish Frenchman with a simian head, dressed as a soldier, one foot resting on a large skull. In his right hand is a headsman's axe, in his left he holds out to Stanhope a hangman's noose. Stanhope places on the altar a paper inscribed in large letters: 'Philosophy Atheism Rapine Murder'. The altar itself is decorated with a headsman's axe and block, the word 'Liberté' in a wreath, and shackles. At its foot lie a cross and an overturned chalice. The bishop's head is turned in back view; he topples backwards as Stanhope kicks his bench; he represents the bench of bishops ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Citizen Don Quixote becomes the champion of French principles
Description:: Title etched below image; the word "Don" is scored through but conspicuously legible., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One of a set of seven prints "Outlines of the Opposition ..."; see British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching on wove paper ; plate mark 31.5 x 24.5 cm, on sheet 34.4 x 26.4 cm., Mounted on leaf 63 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures., and Watermark: 1805.
Publisher:: Publd. 17 March 1794 by H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):: England., Great Britain, and France
Subject (Name):: Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
Subject (Topic):: Clergy, Altars, Demons, Executioners, Foreign relations, and Politics and government
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Citizen Don Quixotte becomes the champion of French principles [graphic]

5. Ganymede & Jack-Catch [graphic]

Published / Created:: [1771]
Call Number:: Folio 724 776D
Collection Title:: Leaf 47. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Samuel Drybutter, a well-known homosexual, standing in fetters whole length in profile to left, conversing with Jack Catch (or Ketch, the public hangman) who holds a halter in his right hand and says, "Dammee Sammy your a sweet pretty creature & I long to have you at the end of my String", to which Drybutter replies, "You don't love me Jacky"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Ganymede and Jack-Catch
Description:: Title etched below image., Date of publication from the Catalogue of engraved British portraits., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., Imperfect; first word "Dammee" in Jack Catch's speech bubble has been erased from sheet. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "V. 3" in upper left corner and "9" in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: John Ketch -- Capital punishment: Manacles., and First of two plates on leaf 47.
Publisher:: Pubd. 39 Strand by MDarly
Subject (Name):: Drybutter, Samuel, 1729-1787,
Subject (Topic):: Gay men, Executioners, Nooses, and Shackles
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Ganymede & Jack-Catch [graphic]

6. Mary Queen of Scots [graphic]

Creator:: Skelton, William, 1763-1848, printmaker
Published / Created:: June 1795.
Call Number:: Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:: Plate [117] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; Mary kneeling at left with rosary in hand before the executioner's block, being blindfolded by a guard, the executioner raising his axe, watching her from right; grieving figure behind at left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Mary Queen of Scots previous to her execution
Description:: Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [117] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:: Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 and Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587,
Subject (Topic):: Death and burial, Executions, Executioners, and Axes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mary Queen of Scots [graphic]

7. Questioning a ministerial candidate, or, A tolerable specimen of true Whiggery The hangman coming for his due, or, A call at Apsley House / [graphic]

Creator:: Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:: [approximately 1833]
Call Number:: Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "First panel: crowd of citizens questioning an ignorant Whig on a platform with other members of the party; second panel: hangman on the point of opening the door of Duke of Wellington's cell."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Tolerable specimen of true Whiggery
Description:: Titles from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left corner of second panel of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Design consists of two panels side by side, each individually titled., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "87" in brown ink in top left corner of second panel of design., and No. 87.
Publisher:: Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
Subject (Geographic):: England.
Subject (Name):: Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 and Apsley House (London, England),
Subject (Topic):: Politicians, Stages (Platforms), Crowds, Executioners, and Ropes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Questioning a ministerial candidate, or, A tolerable specimen of true Whiggery The hangman coming for his due, or, A call at Apsley House / [graphic]

8. The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th, 1795 / [graphic]

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [28 November 1795]
Call Number:: 795.11.28.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Pitt as hangman stands beside a fire of faggots immediately outside the door of the 'Crown & Anchor' (name on door-post). In his right hand is an axe; he drops an open book into the flames, and looks over his shoulder at Reeves who is disappearing into the tavern. On one page (right) is the trunk of a tree surmounted by a crown and the words 'The Royal Stump', on the other: 'No Lords No Commons No Parliame[nt] Damn the Revolution'. He wears a long coat with a hangman's noose tied round his waist, a round hat, and wrinkled gaiters. From his pocket protrudes a book: 'Ministerial Sincerity and Attachment a Novel'. He says:"Know, villains, when such paltry slaves presume To mix in Treason, if the plot succeeds, You're thrown neglected by: - but if it fails, You're sure to die like dogs!" Reeves, with hands outstretched in protest, says: "O Jenky! Jenky! have I gone through thick & thin for this ?" From his coat-pockets hang papers: '£400 pr Ann, To the Chairm[an] of the Crown & Anchor', and, 'List of Spies Informers Reporters Crown & Anchor Agents'. On the right Fox, Sheridan, and Erskine blow at the fire; the two former on hands and knees, Erskine, in wig and gown, between them, an arm across the shoulders of each. Smoke and the lower parts of the adjacent houses form a background. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Crown and Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman
Description:: Title etched below image., One line of text below title: To the charman [sic] & members of the truly loyal association at the Crown & Anchor, this small token of gratitude for favors receiv'd is respectfully dedicated by the author., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted to 34 x 48 cm.
Publisher:: Pubd. Novr. 28th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, N. 37 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Reeves, John, 1752?-1829., Jenkinson, Charles, 1727-1808., and Association for Preserving Liberty and Property against Republicans and Levellers (London, England)
Subject (Topic):: Axes, Bonfires, Executioners, Lamps, and Taverns (Inns)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Crown & Anchor-libel burnt by the public hangman see the proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th, 1795 / [graphic]

9. 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]