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1.
A dandy fainting, or, An exquisite in fits scene a private box opera / [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
Augt. 1st, 1835.
Call Number:
835.08.01.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Exquisite in fits
Description:
Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Reissue of no. 13069 in Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9; originally published Dec. 11, 1818, by G. Humphrey., and Numbered in ms. at top of sheet: 38.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Dandies, English, Fans (Accessories), Loss of consciousness, and Opera singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A dandy fainting, or, An exquisite in fits scene a private box opera / [graphic]

2.
An opera girl of Paris in the character of Diana [graphic]

Creator:
Grignion, Charles, 1721-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
1st Decr. 1771.
Call Number:
771.12.01.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A girl dancing holding in one hand a bow, the other stretched forward. Her looped up skirt has a short train. From her head-dress of flowers and feathers hangs a trail of vine leaves."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image., Printed on one sheet with: An opera girl of Paris in the character of Flora., Companion print to: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no. 4924., and Watermark: J Taylor.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside, & R. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Topic):
Costumes, Dancers, and Opera singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > An opera girl of Paris in the character of Diana [graphic]

3.
Carl Maria von Weber at Covent Garden Theatre, leading his celebrated opera of Der Freischutz

Creator:
Hayter, John, 1800-1895, lithographer
Published / Created:
[1828?]
Call Number:
828.00.00.39+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Three full lenth images of the composer Carl Maria von Weber with baton in hand as he stands before a female singers who hold sheet music
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Printed by C. Hullmandel
Subject (Name):
Weber, Carl Maria von, 1786-1826, and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Conducting, Composers, and Opera singers
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Carl Maria von Weber at Covent Garden Theatre, leading his celebrated opera of Der Freischutz / [graphic]

4.
Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 April 1785]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 30. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Delpini, dressed as a woman, both arms held above his head, runs forward in profile to the left imitating a dancer."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One line of quoted text following title: "Grace was in all her steps" &c., and Mounted on page 52 with one other print.
Publisher:
Published 26th April 1785 by Jas. Bretherton
Subject (Name):
Delpini, Mr. -1828 (Carlo Antonio),
Subject (Topic):
Cross dressing, Opera singers, and Stages (Platforms)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

5.
Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 April 1785]
Call Number:
Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 30. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Delpini, dressed as a woman, both arms held above his head, runs forward in profile to the left imitating a dancer."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One line of quoted text following title: "Grace was in all her steps" &c., 1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper ; plate mark 27.4 x 20.2 cm, on sheet 29.5 x 22 cm., and Mounted on verso of leaf 30 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:
Published 26th April 1785 by Jas. Bretherton
Subject (Name):
Delpini, Mr. -1828 (Carlo Antonio),
Subject (Topic):
Cross dressing, Opera singers, and Stages (Platforms)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

6.
Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

Creator:
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 April 1785]
Call Number:
785.04.26.01+
Collection Title:
Verso of leaf 30. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Delpini, dressed as a woman, both arms held above his head, runs forward in profile to the left imitating a dancer."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., One line of quoted text following title: "Grace was in all her steps" &c., and Mounted to 41 x 33 cm.
Publisher:
Published 26th April 1785 by Jas. Bretherton
Subject (Name):
Delpini, Mr. -1828 (Carlo Antonio),
Subject (Topic):
Cross dressing, Opera singers, and Stages (Platforms)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Delpini à la Rossi [graphic]

7.
Le Vin Désiles Cordial régénérateur / [graphic]

Creator:
Tamagno, 1851-, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1895 and 1910]
Call Number:
Poster0098
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title and place of publication from item., Date derived from poster style and subject., In image, the woman is depicted holding a small barrel inscribed: Delna la Vivandière. Marie Delna starred in the comic opera "La Vivandière" in 1895., In margin lower right: Imp. Camis Paris., and This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing.
Publisher:
Imp. Camis Paris
Subject (Name):
Delna, Marie, 1875-1932,
Subject (Topic):
Patent medicines, Tonics (Medicinal preparations)., Opera singers, Eating & drinking, Barrels, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Le Vin Désiles Cordial régénérateur / [graphic]

8.
Le Vin Désiles. Cordial régénérateur / [graphic]

Creator:
Tamagno, 1851-, artist
Published / Created:
[between 1895 and 1910]
Call Number:
Poster0110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title and place of publication from item., Date derived from poster style and subject., In image, the woman is depicted holding a small barrel inscribed: Delna la Vivandière. Marie Delna starred in the comic opera "La Vivandière" in 1895., In margin lower left: Imp. Camis. Paris., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Differs slightly from Poster0098.
Publisher:
Imp. Camis Paris
Subject (Name):
Delna, Marie, 1875-1932,
Subject (Topic):
Patent medicines, Tonics (Medicinal preparations)., Opera singers, Eating & drinking, Barrels, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Le Vin Désiles. Cordial régénérateur / [graphic]

9.
Madame Catalani in Semiramide her first appearance in England, Decr. 13th, 1806 / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1786-1865, printmaker
Published / Created:
[December 1806]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 27. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The famous soprano advances trippingly towards the spectator, head turned in profile to the right, left arm extended as if beckoning, a handkerchief in her right hand. She wears a gold fillet in her hair from which hang draperies, falling over her left arm, a dress with a double tunic, and a long train or mantle with tasselled ends flung over her shoulder and looped under her gold belt. All her quasi-barbaric draperies are heavily embroidered with gold. She has long rucked transparent sleeves. ... Not a caricature."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Leaf 27 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 27.8 x 20.4 cm, on sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. and Catalani, Angelica 1780-1849,
Subject (Topic):
Opera singers and Operas & operettas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Madame Catalani in Semiramide her first appearance in England, Decr. 13th, 1806 / [graphic]

10.
Madame Catalani in Semiramide her first appearance in England, Decr. 13th, 1806 / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1786-1865, printmaker
Published / Created:
[December 1806]
Call Number:
806.12.00.04 Impression 1
Collection Title:
Leaf 27. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The famous soprano advances trippingly towards the spectator, head turned in profile to the right, left arm extended as if beckoning, a handkerchief in her right hand. She wears a gold fillet in her hair from which hang draperies, falling over her left arm, a dress with a double tunic, and a long train or mantle with tasselled ends flung over her shoulder and looped under her gold belt. All her quasi-barbaric draperies are heavily embroidered with gold. She has long rucked transparent sleeves. ... Not a caricature."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. and Catalani, Angelica 1780-1849,
Subject (Topic):
Opera singers and Operas & operettas
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Madame Catalani in Semiramide her first appearance in England, Decr. 13th, 1806 / [graphic]

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