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1.
The shaver and the shavee [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, Charles, approximately 1760-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
date.
Call Number:
Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Page 83. Bunbury album.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire: the interior of a barber who has covered his client with soap; prints and wigs are hanging on the wall."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram., Second state, with shading added to the floor and to other parts of the image. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted on page 83 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, April 1772, by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Barbershops, Barbers, Shaving, Wigs, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The shaver and the shavee [graphic]

2.
Billiards [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 23, 1799.
Call Number:
Bunbury 799.05.23.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"One corner of a billiard-table is visible, the rest being cut off by the right, margin of the print. A player, in profile to the right, holds up with exaggerated care a cue in front of a ball lying near the corner. He wears a long pigtail queue, on the back of his coat is a large ribbon bow or cockade to which a key is attached. A number of spectators stand round watching intently: of two behind the player, one resembles a footman. Two others stand behind the corner of the table, one wearing a hat like that of a coachman; two others stand on the right behind the table. They are probably all men-servants. The wall behind is papered or stencilled in a pattern of horizontal lines and spots. On it are a rack of cues, the "[Rules of the Ga]me [of Billia]rds", three framed pictures: (a horse-race, a duel, and an oval portrait) and what appears to be a satirical print."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Printmaker from signature on earlier state., Reissue, with different imprint statement and lacking printmaker's signature, of a print originally published 27 January 1781. Cf. No. 5913 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., and Watermark: Strasburg bend.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Billiard rooms, Billiards, Servants, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Billiards [graphic]

3.
Billiards [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
May 23, 1799.
Call Number:
Bunbury 799.05.23.01+ Impression 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"One corner of a billiard-table is visible, the rest being cut off by the right, margin of the print. A player, in profile to the right, holds up with exaggerated care a cue in front of a ball lying near the corner. He wears a long pigtail queue, on the back of his coat is a large ribbon bow or cockade to which a key is attached. A number of spectators stand round watching intently: of two behind the player, one resembles a footman. Two others stand behind the corner of the table, one wearing a hat like that of a coachman; two others stand on the right behind the table. They are probably all men-servants. The wall behind is papered or stencilled in a pattern of horizontal lines and spots. On it are a rack of cues, the "[Rules of the Ga]me [of Billia]rds", three framed pictures: (a horse-race, a duel, and an oval portrait) and what appears to be a satirical print."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Printmaker from signature on earlier state., Reissue, with different imprint statement and lacking printmaker's signature, of a print originally published 27 January 1781. Cf. No. 5913 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., 1 print : etching, hand-colored, on laid paper ; sheet 294 x 387 mm., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on two edges and artist's signature erased from sheet., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Topic):
Billiard rooms, Billiards, Servants, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Billiards [graphic]

4.
Billiards [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd 27th Jany. 1781.
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 1, page 29. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"One corner of a billiard-table is visible, the rest being cut off by the right, margin of the print. A player, in profile to the right, holds up with exaggerated care a cue in front of a ball lying near the corner. He wears a long pigtail queue, on the back of his coat is a large ribbon bow or cockade to which a key is attached. A number of spectators stand round watching intently: of two behind the player, one resembles a footman. Two others stand behind the corner of the table, one wearing a hat like that of a coachman; two others stand on the right behind the table. They are probably all men-servants. The wall behind is papered or stencilled in a pattern of horizontal lines and spots. On it are a rack of cues, the "[Rules of the Ga]me [of Billia]rds", three framed pictures: (a horse-race, a duel, and an oval portrait) and what appears to be a satirical print."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Games -- Domestic service., and Mounted on page 29 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Billiard rooms, Billiards, Servants, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Billiards [graphic]

5.
[Servants playing billiards] [art original].

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1803]
Call Number:
Drawings B87 no. 30 Framed, shelved in Object Room Bin 5
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A game of billiards is being played on a table, one corner of which only is visible, so curiously elongated that it gives the impression of a triangular table. The two players stand by the corner of the table, the one who is about to make a stroke appears from his leanness, frogged coat, and long pigtail queue to be a Frenchman; he leans over the table in profile to the left, wearing pince-nez. His opponent watches him, standing on top-toe, his cue held over his left shoulder, his face screwed up in anxiety; he wears a bag-wig. A number of spectators look on with expressions of amusement or concern: on the right two men stand together grinning; on the left a man watches open-mouthed; behind the table a man watches with an expression of alarm, another takes cover behind him with a grin; a small boy stands beside them. In the foreground are two dogs, one, a greyhound, stands between the player's legs. On the wall behind the table is a rack of cues and two clock-faced scoring boards both pointing to the figure X. On the right is a door, on the left a small casement window. Pictures and prints decorate the wall (left to right): a print of Wilkes (bust) with two caps of liberty; a print of a nymph and satyr; a print of a man seated, three quarter length; a print of a man and woman whole-length; two framed landscapes
Description:
Title from local card catalogue. and Published stipple engraving: no. 5803 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Subject (Topic):
Billiard rooms, Billiards, Servants, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Servants playing billiards] [art original].

6.
Game of chess [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 August 1819]
Call Number:
819.08.01.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A copy of a print (British Museum satires no. 12392) published by Humphrey in 6 March 1814. The players are the same, but one (right) has become gouty and sits in a winged arm-chair. The spectators are altered, but are perhaps intended to be the same persons, transformed by dress and pose. One (right) is a dandy who leans against the chimney-piece warming his coat-tails, and watching with a contemptuous smile. There is a picture of skittle-players, as in no. 12392; in place of the horse (left) a left-handed cricketer is depicted
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. August 1st, 1819 by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Topic):
Gout, Bowling, Chess, Cricket, Dogs, Floor coverings, Pictures, and Recreation rooms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Game of chess [graphic]

7.
Game of chess [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1 August 1835]
Call Number:
814.03.06.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two elderly men, in old-fashioned dress, play chess, seated at a small table, lit by two guttering candles. One moves, the other watches with intense concern. Each has a deeply interested spectator leaning on the back of his chair. All four are caricatured. A small dog lies on the ground. A large fire burns in the grate (right). Over the chimney-piece is the lower part of a whole length portrait. On the wall behind the players are three pictures: one of a man playing ninepins outside a rustic inn, with a donkey looking over a paling, is flanked by a picture of a horse and by a landscape."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Artist from British Museum catalogue., Publication from another dated state published by McLean: "Augt 1st. 1835.", See no. 12392 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9, for a related version of this print., and Manuscript "Aug 1835" added after imprint.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Bowling, Chess, Dogs, Fireplaces, Floor coverings, Hand lenses, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Game of chess [graphic]

8.
Game of chess [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
Augt. 1st, 1835.
Call Number:
835.08.01.51+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two elderly men, in old-fashioned dress, play chess, seated at a small table, lit by two guttering candles. One moves, the other watches with intense concern. Each has a deeply interested spectator leaning on the back of his chair, the one on the right with a quizzing glass. All four are caricatured. A small dog lies on the ground. A large fire burns in the grate (right). Over the chimney-piece is the lower part of a whole length portrait. On the wall behind the players are three pictures: one of a man playing ninepins outside a rustic inn, with a donkey looking over a paling, is flanked by a picture of a horse and by a landscape."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., Artist from British Museum catalogue., Publication from another dated state published by McLean: "Augt 1st. 1835.", and See no. 12392 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9, for a related version of this print.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Bowling, Chess, Dogs, Fireplaces, Hand lenses, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Game of chess [graphic]

9.
Polly & Lucy takeing off the restrictions vide Beggars opera / [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1812]
Call Number:
812.03.00.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Regent, as Macheath, wearing military uniform and heavily shackled, stands between Mrs. Fitzherbert, who kneels at his feet (left) removing his leg-irons, and Lady Hertford (right), who stands beside him taking the fetters from his wrists (inscribed 'Restri[ctions]'), He sings "How happy could I be with either." Mrs. Fitzherbert, a long rosary dangling from her waist, says: "The Benediction of His Holiness light on the Defender of Our Faith." Lady Hertford, sultana-like in a jewelled turban, says: "You heard of the Row & the Rowly Powly Song before Our house the Other Night?!!" Behind and on the right Eldon stands full-face between Perceval and McMahon, who face each other in profile. Perceval, in his Chancellor of the Exchequer's gown, and holding a brief-bag, says: "The Greys won't move without their own Coachman tho the Brewer [Whitbread] has offerd his black to do the dirty Work." Eldon, in a huge wig, holds the Purse of the Great Seal; he says: "We must hire Jobs for the Night Work but we are Pro' Rogued." McMahon, in military uniform, has a number of ribbons and stars hanging over his arm; he says: "These Garters & Ribbonds are all returned." On the wall are two pictures: George Hanger, bestriding his pony (as in No. 8889) with a burly bailiff seated behind him, rides in the direction of a sign-post, with a noose hanging from it, pointing 'To the Kings Bench'. This is 'George & his Hanger On, takeing a ride together to a Lodging in Surry'. The other is Sheridan as Bacchus, but dressed as Harlequin (cf. British Museum Satires No. 9916), bestriding a cask of 'Old Sherry'."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Polly & Lucy taking off the restrictions, Polly and Lucy takeing off the restrictions, and Polly and Lucy taking off the restrictions
Description:
Title etched below image. and Watermark: J. Whatman.
Publisher:
Published March 1812 by J. Jonhston, 98 Cheapside
Subject (Name):
Gay, John, 1685-1732., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Hertford, Isabella Anne Ingram-Seymour-Conway, Marchioness of, 1760-1834, Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837, Perceval, Spencer, 1762-1812, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, McMahon, John, approximately 1754-1817, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845., Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815., and Dionysus (Greek deity),
Subject (Topic):
Harlequin (Fictitious character), Military uniforms, British, Shackles, Religious articles, Turbans, Wigs, Bags, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Polly & Lucy takeing off the restrictions vide Beggars opera / [graphic]

10.
A beau-clerk for a banking-concern [graphic]

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
Published / Created:
[March 1825]
Call Number:
825.03.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Mrs. Coutts (right), fat, swarthy, and moustached, sits at a table, holding out a cheque for £100.000 to Lord Burford. Her Cheque Book lies on the table. He steps forward, hat in hand, left hand on breast, in profile to the right. She says: Why you seem to be a good looking hard working young fellow, but I must tell you my business is extensive And I shall expect you will employ your time day and night for the benefit of the Concern, you must also be humble and submissive, should this be realized on Trial I will make you a Sleeping Partner. And here's a trifle for you to buy a pair of gloves. He answers with eager deference: You may depend upon it Madam I shall endeavour to give you every satisfaction. I shall be very attentive and if I can't get through the business as you like, you are at liberty to employ an Assistant. Mrs. Coutts is décolletée and bejewelled, wearing a turban trimmed with a paradise-plume. The gold-bordered tablecloth is weighted with balls inscribed £20,000 and £9,000. Large money-bags are on the floor behind her: £800,000 and . . . 000. Under her chair are a glass and a decanter of White Tape. Behind her is a picture of heaped sovereigns and money-bags. Other pictures are a cow looking over the wall of Mrs C--s Dairy, and (left) a castle: View near St Albans. The chairs are decorated with coins pouring from cornucopias."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Matted to: 32 x 46.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 1825 by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, London
Subject (Name):
St. Albans, Harriot Mellon, Duchess of, 1777?-1837 and St. Albans, William Beauclerk, Duke of, 1801-1849
Subject (Topic):
Tables, Tablecloths, Checks, Turbans, Jewelry, Bags, Money, Chairs, Cornucopias, and Pictures
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A beau-clerk for a banking-concern [graphic]

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