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1.
A composing macaroni who has had most of the capital singers under him [graphic].

Published / Created:
[24 October 1772]
Call Number:
772.10.24.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An old man (a caricature of the composer Thomas Arne) stands in front of an ornate organ wearing a bicorne hat, bag wig, and a scowling expression. He plays the musical instrument with his left hand but keeps his right hand in his pocket. At his feet ...
Description:
Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act, Oct. 24, 1772, by I. Middleton, Strand
Subject (Name):
Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
Subject (Topic):
Composers, Dandies, British, and Organs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A composing macaroni who has had most of the capital singers under him [graphic].

2.
Moment of recreation and pleasant reflections music has charms to sooth [sic] the savage breast, to

Published / Created:
[2 July 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 724 835G v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on George IV who sings while Lady Conygham plays at the organ; at the side a table laden with decanters of drink."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. July 2, 1820, by H. Fores, Panton St., Haymarket
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861
Subject (Topic):
Adultery, Organs, Singing, Tables, Bottles, Alcoholic beverages, Hats, and Pineapples
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Moment of recreation and pleasant reflections music has charms to sooth [sic] the savage breast, to moisten age & loose the marriage tie. [graphic]

3.
St. Caecilia [graphic]

Creator:
Watson, Thomas, 1743-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 July 1779]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1614); as St Cecilia, whole-length, seated to left on a stool playing the organ within an oval; two children singing behind; to left, cloud with rays of light."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an ear...
Alternative Title:
Saint Caecilia, St. Cecilia, and Mrs. Sheridan
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published July 20th, 1779, for Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Elizabeth Ann, 1754-1792,
Subject (Topic):
Organs, Children, and Singing
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > St. Caecilia [graphic]

4.
St. Cecilia [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 April 1782]
Call Number:
782.04.24.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Lady Cecilia Johnston, facing right, seated at the organ upon which two cats are reading from a hymnal and yowling accompaniment. A parody of Reynold's painting of Mrs. Sheridan as St. Cecilia
Alternative Title:
Saint Cecilia
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 24th, 1782, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Johnston, Henrietta Cecilia, Lady, 1727-1817 and Cecilia, Saint.
Subject (Topic):
Cats, Organs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > St. Cecilia [graphic].

5.
St. Cecilia [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 April 1782]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Lady Cecilia Johnston, facing right, seated at the organ upon which two cats are reading from a hymnal and yowling accompaniment. A parody of Reynold's painting of Mrs. Sheridan as St. Cecilia
Alternative Title:
Saint Cecilia
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. April 24th, 1782, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Johnston, Henrietta Cecilia, Lady, 1727-1817 and Cecilia, Saint.
Subject (Topic):
Cats, Organs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > St. Cecilia [graphic].

6.
T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
[February 1762]
Call Number:
Hogarth 762.02.00.01.3 Box 110
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portrait of Thomas Morell, a classical scholar and friend of Hogarth's, shown "in the character of a Cynic Philosopher"; behind him, an organ aprtially hidden behind a curtain; in front of him on a table is an ink well, brush, and a pile of books; h...
Alternative Title:
Thomas Morell
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
J. Pote and T. Pote
Subject (Name):
Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784,
Subject (Topic):
Clocks & watches, Organs, Scholars, and Writing
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

7.
T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
[February 1762]
Call Number:
Kinnaird 64K(c) Box 105
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portrait of Thomas Morell, a classical scholar and friend of Hogarth's, shown "in the character of a Cynic Philosopher"; behind him, an organ aprtially hidden behind a curtain; in front of him on a table is an ink well, brush, and a pile of books; h...
Alternative Title:
Thomas Morell
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
J. Pote and T. Pote
Subject (Name):
Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784,
Subject (Topic):
Clocks & watches, Organs, Scholars, and Writing
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

8.
T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
[February 1762]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portrait of Thomas Morell, a classical scholar and friend of Hogarth's, shown "in the character of a Cynic Philosopher"; behind him, an organ aprtially hidden behind a curtain; in front of him on a table is an ink well, brush, and a pile of books; h...
Alternative Title:
Thomas Morell
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
J. Pote and T. Pote
Subject (Name):
Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784,
Subject (Topic):
Clocks & watches, Organs, Scholars, and Writing
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > T. Morell, S.T.P-S.S.A [graphic]

9.
The charming brute [graphic].

Published / Created:
pub. according to act of Parliamt., March 21st 1754.
Call Number:
754.03.21.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
Subject (Topic):
Musicians, Musical instruments, Organs, Mirrors, Supernatural beings, Food, and Beverages
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The charming brute [graphic].

10.
[Paradise lost: The council in heaven] [graphic]

Creator:
Ireland, Jane, active 1792-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1792 or 1793]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
As described in Book 3 of Milton's Paradise lost, God and Christ watch Satan as he struggles across Chaos headed for earth and vengeance. In the center angels play musical instruments including trumpets, harps, and an organ
Alternative Title:
Council in heaven
Description:
Title from original print as cited in Paulson.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Milton, John, 1608-1674.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Biblical events, Devil, Harps, Hell, Heaven, Organs, and Putti
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Paradise lost: The council in heaven] [graphic]