"Satire on Lord Bute in the form of a reply to Henry Howard's bawdy ballad, "The Queen's Ass" (BM Satires 3870): the zebra kicks Howard, who has fallen to the ground, behind him a group of men comprising John Fielding, the three Cherokee chiefs who visited London in 1762, and another who may be identified as the man referred to in the verse below as "M-re [who] sally'd forth the fair Sex to relieve"; on the right, Bute, dressed in tartan and wearing a boot, riding a tamed British Lion; a Jewish stockbroker in the stocks; and George Whitfield looking into a mirror which reflects the image of an ass. In the background Charles Churchill, wielding a stick, chases off Bute's supporters, the journalists Arthur Murphy and Tobias Smollett, who raise their hands in surprise. Engraved inscriptions, title and verses in two columns by "Fartinando", to be sung to the tune of "The Ass in the Chaplet"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Answer to Harry Howard's ass
Description:
Caption title below etching., Engraved broadside poem illustrated with etching at top of sheet (late mark 30.1 x 20 cm). Etching signed: J. Jones delin et sculpt., Harry H----d's = Henry Howard., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., The lion bears some resemblance to those designed by Jefferyes Hamett O'Neale for the Ladies Amusement (first published by Sayer in 1760), especially plate 108, and was perhaps copied from his work. Cf. British Museum online catalogue., Ten stanzas of verse below title: Permit me good people (a whimsical bard) and snarl not [the] critical class ..., and Mounted to 35 x 41 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Williams, next the Mitre Tavern, Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Whitefield, George, 1714-1770, Fielding, John, Sir, 1721-1780, Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805, and Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),
Subject (Topic):
Cherokee Indians, Jews, Clergy, England, National emblems, British, Stocks (Punishment), and Zebras
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1762]
Call Number:
Hogarth 762.10.00.03 Box 111
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on Lord Bute and Hogarth, with the head of Bute on a pole that rises from a huge jack-boot, the satirical emblem of John Stuart, Earl of Bute. On the boot is a meridian sun or Star of the Garter, a part of the Order's motto partial visible. The Briton, a journal devoted to Lord Bute lies on the foot of the boot; the scroll of "a Scotch Peace" is on the ground at the side. The "Auditor" (Arthur Murphy) bows before the boot. Other adorers include an old clergyman in spectacles. The blockhead, like those used by hairdressers, wears a Scotch "bonnet". On the ground near the pole stands William Hogarth as an old man with ass-ears and holding a print of "The Times" as he rushes forward to appeal to Charles Churchill who walks him from the right with a large whip in his right hand. In the background (right) the sun rises behind a flight of stairs as the Duke of Cumberland and Edward, Duke of York descend
Description:
Title etched above image., A reduced and reversed copy of a print first published by George Townshend. See British Museum catalogue, v. 4, no. 3977., Numbered '25' in upper right corner, from the illustrations to "The British Antidote to Caledonian poison.", and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Edward Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1739-1767, Henry Frederick, Prince, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1745-1790, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1762]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on Lord Bute and Hogarth, with the head of Bute on a pole that rises from a huge jack-boot, the satirical emblem of John Stuart, Earl of Bute. On the boot is a meridian sun or Star of the Garter, a part of the Order's motto partial visible. The Briton, a journal devoted to Lord Bute lies on the foot of the boot; the scroll of "a Scotch Peace" is on the ground at the side. The "Auditor" (Arthur Murphy) bows before the boot. Other adorers include an old clergyman in spectacles. The blockhead, like those used by hairdressers, wears a Scotch "bonnet". On the ground near the pole stands William Hogarth as an old man with ass-ears and holding a print of "The Times" as he rushes forward to appeal to Charles Churchill who walks him from the right with a large whip in his right hand. In the background (right) the sun rises behind a flight of stairs as the Duke of Cumberland and Edward, Duke of York descend
Description:
Title etched above image., A reduced and reversed copy of a print first published by George Townshend. See British Museum catalogue, v. 4, no. 3977., In a later state the number '25' was added in upper right corner, as an illustrations to "The British Antidote to Caledonian poison.", Sheet trimmed to image with thread margins., and On page 296 in volume 3.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Edward Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1739-1767, Henry Frederick, Prince, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1745-1790, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1762]
Call Number:
Hogarth 762.10.23.01 Box 111
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on Lord Bute and Hogarth, with the head of Bute on a pole that rises from a huge jack-boot, the satirical emblem of John Stuart, Earl of Bute. On the boot is a meridian sun or Star of the Garter, a part of the Order's motto partial visible. The Briton, a journal devoted to Lord Bute lies on the foot of the boot; the scroll of "a Scotch Peace" is on the ground at the side. The "Auditor" (Arthur Murphy) bows before the boot. Other adorers include an old clergyman in spectacles. The blockhead, like those used by hairdressers, wears a Scotch "bonnet". On the ground near the pole stands William Hogarth as an old man with ass-ears and holding a print of "The Times" as he rushes forward to appeal to Charles Churchill who walks him from the right with a large whip in his right hand. In the background (right) the sun rises behind a flight of stairs as the Duke of Cumberland and Edward, Duke of York descend
Alternative Title:
Boot and the block-head and Boot and the blockhead
Description:
Title etched above image., Print made by: George Townshend. See British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Edward Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1739-1767, Henry Frederick, Prince, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1745-1790, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
Townshend, George Townshend, Marquis, 1724-1807, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1762]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on Lord Bute and Hogarth, with the head of Bute on a pole that rises from a huge jack-boot, the satirical emblem of John Stuart, Earl of Bute. On the boot is a meridian sun or Star of the Garter, a part of the Order's motto partial visible. The Briton, a journal devoted to Lord Bute lies on the foot of the boot; the scroll of "a Scotch Peace" is on the ground at the side. The "Auditor" (Arthur Murphy) bows before the boot. Other adorers include an old clergyman in spectacles. The blockhead, like those used by hairdressers, wears a Scotch "bonnet". On the ground near the pole stands William Hogarth as an old man with ass-ears and holding a print of "The Times" as he rushes forward to appeal to Charles Churchill who walks him from the right with a large whip in his right hand. In the background (right) the sun rises behind a flight of stairs as the Duke of Cumberland and Edward, Duke of York descend
Alternative Title:
Boot and the block-head and Boot and the blockhead
Description:
Title etched above image., Print made by: George Townshend. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and On page 292 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to: 28.5 x 19.4 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Edward Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1739-1767, Henry Frederick, Prince, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1745-1790, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
"Satire on Cardinal Fleury and French dejction at the success of Admiral Vernon, coupled with condemnation of Robert Walpole for his initial opposition to the war. Fleury, finely dressed in cardinal's robes, rises from a chair and teeters on the edge of a cliff, looking in alarm at a medallion with a laureated head lettered, "Admiral Vernon"; under his arm is a scroll, lettered, "His iron will geet ye better of my Gold./G[o]d, he'll take all our Aquisitions in America." July 1740. Behind Fleury is a wall covered in graffiti: a gallows from which hangs a fat man (Walpole) lettered, "No matter yt he is long than ye Gallow's"; a man with the head of a bird who pushes a wheelbarrow; a windmill; a donkey laden with a pack; the heady of an angry Spaniard with a bird on his hat; another Spaniard, whole-length, leaning on a stick, a dog biting the tail of his cloak and two birds flying around his head; in the middle of the wall is a circular opening through which can be seen "Poor Hosier's Fleet"; a cock lettered, "Crown'd twice", stands on the wall. A pole rises from the wall, bearing a severed head, lettering identifies this as "Wall/Pole"; a ribbon hangs from the mouth lettered, "What Pity is it we can die but Once to serve our Country/Ad. Cato." Behind the wall on the right, is an imposing building flying the union flag; three crowns rest on clouds, and lightning flashes in the sky. The scene is set in a rococo frame with verses below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Preferment of the barber's block
Description:
Title from item., Attributed to Bickham the Younger by British Museum catalogue., Six lines of verse below title: --Age thou art sham'd! Rome thou hast lost the breed of noble bloods! ..., and Watermark: Strasburg lily with initials L V G below.
Publisher:
According to act, July 1740. Sold at [the] Black-moor's Head opposite Surry Street, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
France.
Subject (Name):
Fleury, André Hercule de, 1653-1743, Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745, Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757, and Hosier, Francis, 1673-1727.
Subject (Topic):
Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748, Naval operations, Cardinals, Gallows, and National emblems
"Satire on Cardinal Fleury and French dejction at the success of Admiral Vernon, coupled with condemnation of Robert Walpole for his initial opposition to the war. Fleury, finely dressed in cardinal's robes, rises from a chair and teeters on the edge of a cliff, looking in alarm at a medallion with a laureated head lettered, "Admiral Vernon"; under his arm is a scroll, lettered, "His iron will geet ye better of my Gold./G[o]d, he'll take all our Aquisitions in America." July 1740. Behind Fleury is a wall covered in graffiti: a gallows from which hangs a fat man (Walpole) lettered, "No matter yt he is long than ye Gallow's"; a man with the head of a bird who pushes a wheelbarrow; a windmill; a donkey laden with a pack; the heady of an angry Spaniard with a bird on his hat; another Spaniard, whole-length, leaning on a stick, a dog biting the tail of his cloak and two birds flying around his head; in the middle of the wall is a circular opening through which can be seen "Poor Hosier's Fleet"; a cock lettered, "Crown'd twice", stands on the wall. A pole rises from the wall, bearing a severed head, lettering identifies this as "Wall/Pole"; a ribbon hangs from the mouth lettered, "What Pity is it we can die but Once to serve our Country/Ad. Cato." Behind the wall on the right, is an imposing building flying the union flag; three crowns rest on clouds, and lightning flashes in the sky. The scene is set in a rococo frame with verses below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Preferment of the barber's block
Description:
Title from item., Attributed to Bickham the Younger by British Museum catalogue., Six lines of verse below title: --Age thou art sham'd! Rome thou hast lost the breed of noble bloods! ..., and With spine title: Caricatures anglaise 1740.
Publisher:
According to act, July 1740. Sold at [the] Black-moor's Head opposite Surry Street, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
France.
Subject (Name):
Fleury, André Hercule de, 1653-1743, Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745, Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757, and Hosier, Francis, 1673-1727.
Subject (Topic):
Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748, Naval operations, Cardinals, Gallows, and National emblems
"Satire on the negotiations for the Peace of Paris. A lion and lioness (the King and Queen) look in alarm from the window of a coach (Great Britain) as it crashes against a large rock. Lord Bute, the driver, and Princess Augusta, who has been sitting beside him, fall headlong to the ground and the horses (bearing names connected with British actions in the Seven Years War: "Germany", "Guardeloup", "Pondechery", "America", "Martinico" and "Quebec") run off. Bute cries out, "De'el dam that Havanna Snuff its all most blinded me". The postilion, Henry Fox, lies on the ground having hit his head on a rock labelled "Newfound Land"; a speech balloon lettered "Snugg" emerges from his mouth. Behind him Pitt, holding a whip, grasps the leading horse's reins; the Marquis of Granby gallops up to assist him, together with William Beckford (who was shortly to become Lord Mayor of London) and the Duke of Newcastle. In the foreground is a conflict involving a number of journalists: Bute's supporters, Arthur Murphy and Tobias Smollett shoot their pistols at Pitt, and further to the right Charles Churchill, in clerical robes, fires a cannon labelled "North Briton" at them, causing another man to fall to the ground his arm resting on a copy of the Gazetteer (the fallen man must be either Charles Say, editor, or John Almon, contributor to the Gazetteer, an anti-Bute newspaper), with the headline, "A letter from Darlington" (a reference to Henry Vane, 2nd Earl of Darlington, a relation of Bute's by marriage). The British lion beside Churchill urinates on the Scottish thistle. Behind this group, the Duke of Cumberland runs forward anxiously mopping his bald head, having lost his wig. In the background are Lord Mansfield and the Earl of Loudon, the latter suggesting that they retreat (a reference to his failure to capture Louisbourg from the French in 1757). To the right a group of Scotsmen are driven off by two Englishmen with whips; another Scot sits on the ground scratching himself."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Fall of Mortimer and Coach overturned
Description:
Title etched above image., Publication date from that of the book in which this plate was published., Two columns of verse below image: With raptures, Britannia take notice at last, proud Sawney's turn'd over by driving too fast ..., Plate numbered '31' in upper right corner., Plate from: The British antidote to Caledonian poison ... for the year 1762. [London] : Sold at Mr. Sumpter's, [1763]., and Mounted to 29 x 31 cm.
Publisher:
E. Sumpter
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Augusta, Princess of Wales, 1719-1772, George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, William Augustus, Prince, Duke of Cumberland, 1721-1765, Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Holland, Henry Fox, Baron, 1705-1774, Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778, Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805, Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),, Churchill, Charles, 1731-1764, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, Mansfield, William Murray, Earl of, 1705-1793, Granby, John Manners, Marquis of, 1721-1770, and Mortimer, Roger de, Earl of March, 1287?-1330.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Politics and government, Cannons, Carriages & coaches, Journalists, National emblems, British, Scottish, and Newspapers
Title from caption etched below image., Publisher identified from address., Plate numbered '72' in upper right corner., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London: Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., Temporary local subject terms: Military uniforms -- Personifications: Holland -- Personifications: France -- Personifications: England., and Mounted to 16 x 17 cm.
Publisher:
To be had at the Acorn facing Hungerford, Strand
Subject (Topic):
Dueling, Military uniforms, National emblems, British, Dutch, and French
