"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, Coach overturned, and Coach overturn'd
Description:
Title etched above image., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., and Four columns of verse below image: With raptures Britannia take notice at last, proud Sawney turn'd over by driving too fast ...
Publisher:
publisher not identified
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
The central figure of this satire is Lord Bute who stands on a chest labeled "Treasure Box". He is surrounded by his supporters, including Hogarth, and other members of the administration, Smollett, Murphy, Bedford, Dashwood, Townshend, Talbot, Kirby, etc. A satire on Bute's administration and his handling of tax reform and peace with France
Alternative Title:
Set of blocks for Hogarth's wigs
Description:
Title engraved above image., Attribution to Paul Sandby from Gunn., First state, as described in British Museum catalogue: plate without additional text and before addition of gallows., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Below image: An account of the blocks their origin ..., and "Price 6".
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),, Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1710-1771, Dashwood, Francis, Sir, 1708-1781, Townshend, Charles, 1725-1767, Talbot, William Talbot, Earl, 1710-1782, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Kirby, Joshua, 1716-1774
Subject (Topic):
Taxation, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Anglo-French War, 1755-1763, Barbers, Engravers, Devil, and Wigs
Title from item., Attribution to Paul Sandby from Gunn., Third state, with an addition of a gallows on far right. See British Museum catalogue., Publication date inferred from earlier states., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Below image: An account of the blocks their origin &c., with an escutcheon showing a jack boot in the center of text., "Price 6"., and Temporary local subject terms: Taxes: land tax, 1762 -- Barbers: wig blocks -- Newspapers: North Briton -- Newspapers: Auditor -- Coffee-houses: Cocoa Tree Coffee House -- Emblems: jack boot for Lord Bute -- Reference to William Pitt the Elder -- Pugilists: Nailer ('Nail'em') -- Trades: coachmen -- Coachmen: fighting coachman, Stephenson 'Flogg'em.'
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792, Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),, Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805, Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1710-1771, Dashwood, Francis, Sir, 1708-1781, Townshend, Charles, 1725-1767, Talbot, William Talbot, Earl, 1710-1782, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, and Kirby, Joshua, 1716-1774
Subject (Topic):
Taxation, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Anglo-French War, 1755-1763, Barbers, Engravers, Devil, Wigs, and Gallows
Britanias pocket pickd by mercenaries, Britanias pocket picked by mercenaries, and Britannia's pocket picked by mercenaries
Description:
Titles etched below each image., Three playing card size designs on one plate, arranged vertically., and None of designs recorded in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Elizabeth, Empress of Russia, 1709-1762, Augustus III, King of Poland, 1696-1763, Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786, Byng, John, 1704-1757, and Mingotti, Regina, 1722-1808.
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Ammunition, Barrels, Cannons, Crowns, Eagles, Eclipses, Flags, British, Mercenaries (Soldiers), Musical instruments, National emblems, French, German, and Scepters
Manuscript, in a single hand, providing charts, summaries, and personal observations on French finances during the Seven Years' War and the French and Indian War. The volume includes a list of the ordinary revenues and expenses of the king; ordinary military expenses; and an extensive section addressing war finance, including yearly summaries of money raised in France between 1756 and 1762, with notes of royal edicts, such as a lottery in 1756, and other edicts levying extraordinary taxes to pay for the war. The volume also contains sections on the finances of the clergy and the court of Rome; and occasional references to the American colonies and the Compagnie des Indes
Description:
In French., Table of contents at beginning of manuscript., On title page: Etat actuel des affaires Generalles Concernant les finances du Royaume de france. Qui constate Les Revenues et Deperses ordinaires du Roy avec Les affaires extraodinaires faittes en france depuis et comprisant 1756 jusqu'a la fin de 1762 au sujet de la guerre..., Binding: full calf. In gilt on spine: Mss. Finances de France., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
France and United States
Subject (Name):
Louis XV, King of France, 1710-1774. and France. Sovereign (1715-1774 : Louis XV)
Subject (Topic):
Appropriations and expenditures, Finance, History, Royal households, Economic aspects, Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, and Politics and government
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.
Call Number:
Hogarth 756.03.08.01.3+ Impression 2 Box 200
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de Angletére." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."
Alternative Title:
Invasion. Pl. I. France
Description:
Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards., Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner., Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France., Companion print: England. Plate 2d., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and 1 print : etching & engraving on laid paper ; plate mark 317 x 388 mm, on sheet 405 x 506 mm.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Public opinion, Eating & drinking, Clergy, Soldiers, Taverns (Inns), and War
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.
Call Number:
Kinnaird 55K(a) Box 215
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de Angletére." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."
Alternative Title:
Invasion. Pl. I. France
Description:
Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards., Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner., Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France., Companion print: England. Plate 2d., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Public opinion, Eating & drinking, Clergy, Soldiers, Taverns (Inns), and War
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.
Call Number:
Hogarth 756.03.08.01.3++ Impression 1 Box 305
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de Angletére." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."
Alternative Title:
Invasion. Pl. I. France
Description:
Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards., Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner., Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France., Companion print: England. Plate 2d., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Public opinion, Eating & drinking, Clergy, Soldiers, Taverns (Inns), and War
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de Angletére." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."
Alternative Title:
Invasion. Pl. I. France
Description:
Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards., Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner., Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France., Companion print: England. Plate 2d., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: A reverse., and On page 179 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Public opinion, Eating & drinking, Clergy, Soldiers, Punishment & torture, Taverns (Inns), and War
