"Three volunteers or militiamen, three-quarter length figures, exult at the head of Bonaparte which one of them (right) holds up on a pitchfork, saying, "Here he is Exalted my Lads 24 Hours after Landing." The head is in profile to the left, the sharp well-cut features contrast with those of the chubby yokels. The centre figure, holding out his hat, says, turning to the left: "Why Harkee, d'ye zee, I never liked Soldiering afore, but some how or other when I though [sic] of our Sal the bearns, the poor pigs, the Cows and the Geese, why I could have killed the whole Army my own Self." He wears a smock with the crossed straps of a cartouche-box. The third man (left) in regimentals, but round-shouldered and unsoldierly, says: "Dang my Buttons if that beant the Head of that Rogue Boney - I told our Squire this Morning, what do you think say's I the Lads of our Village can't cut up a Regiment of them French Mounsheers, and as soon as the Lasses had given us a Kiss for good luck I could have sworn we should do it and so we have." All three have hats turned up with favours and oak-twigs, the favours being inscribed respectively (left to right): 'Hearts of Oak'; 'Britons never will be Slaves', and 'We'll fight and We'll Conquer again and again'. In the spaces between these foreground figures is seen a distant encounter between English horse and foot and French invaders, who are being driven into the sea, on which are flat-bottomed boats, all on a very small scale. Two women search French corpses; one says: "why this is poor finding I have emtied the pocketts of a score and only found one head of garlic 9 onions & a parcel of pill Boxes." Cf. British Museum Satires No. 8145."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Levée en masse, or, Britons strike home and Britons strike home
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Publisher's advertisement below image, in lower right: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top and bottom.
Publisher:
Pub. Augt. 6th, 1803, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
Subject (Topic):
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Proposed invasion of England, 1793-1805, Soldiers, British, French, Militias, Pitchforks, Heads (Anatomy), Decapitations, and War casualties
"A roughly made jaunting-car on the sands of Dublin Bay proceeds towards the Pigeon House (right) at the end of the jetty (the South Bull). A young and an old woman sit back to back with an elderly man and a young one. The young people turn their heads to kiss, unobserved by their elders : the woman absorbed in snuff-taking, the man looking through a telescope. The head and shoulders of the driver, in back view, form the apex of the design; his hair projects through his battered hat."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Irish vis-a-vis vide Dublin Harbour
Description:
Title from caption below image., Publication date from unverified data from local card catalog record., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on two sides., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Watermark: J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1825.
Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Three lines of a quotation following title: "You were also Jupiter a swan for the love of Leda omnipotent love! how near the god drew to the complexion of a goose, when gods have hot backs: what shall poor men do? [Merry Wives of Windsor, v. v.], Temporary local subject terms: Lighting: Candlestick -- Mirror -- Female Costume: Night dress -- Furniture: Canopied bed -- Male Costume: Night shirt., Watermark: J. Whatman., and Print numbered '128' with ms. note in modern hand.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr., 1806 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Taylor, Michael Angelo, 1757-1834 and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
"The White Horse of Hanover (the King) kicks violently; he has thrown off members of the Ministry who lie under his heels, while Howick and Grenville are about to fall from the saddle; the reins have broken. On the horse's shoulder is the star of the Garter. Grenville, on the hind-quarters, his peer's robe floating behind him, holds the (torn) 'Catholic Bil[l]', while he clutches the slipping Howick. In the middle distance (l.) John Bull, a yokel in a smock, watches delightedly, saying, "Dang it! he has kicked um off at last zure enough! Aye, Aye, it was that cursed Catholic Bill tickled his rightump and set him a Kicking." Sidmouth lies in front of the animal, holding up his arm; he clutches a clyster-pipe (cf. BMSat 9849). The others (l. to r.) are Petty and Erskine in their gowns; the former clutches Howick's r. ankle, dragging him down; the latter sits on a cushion inscribed '4.000 Pr Anm' [see BMSat 10714.] He says: "I've had a cursed short ride! and if it had not been for this little cushion I should have a confounded thump on my Rump." Ellenborough tries to protect his head from the horse's heels. Sheridan, as Harlequin (see BMSat 9916), sprawls on the ground, bleeding at the nose. Moira runs off, as does Temple, also with a bleeding nose; he says: "Curse that Stone I've broke my Nose against it." Before him is a large piece of 'Portland Stone' [see BMSat 10718, &c]; behind him is his spectacled father, Buckingham. On the extreme right. are Windham and Lauderdale, wearing a plaid."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
High mettled Hanoverian grown restive
Description:
Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Catholic Bill., and Mounted to 32 x 47 cm.; figures identified by m.s. annotations on mount.
Publisher:
Pubd. April, 1807 by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, and Windham, William, 1750-1810
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A scene on the deck of a man-of-war at the base of a large mast. Two sailors and a naval officer are astonished at the appearance of a burly sailor (right), on his knees at the foot of the mast, one hand on the deck, the other grasping his hip. The two sailors (left) say: "Shiver my top-sails what a tumble! and yet he dont seem much hurt," and "He must have come direct from the top-gallant mast head." The officer asks solicitously: "My good fellow - where the devil did you come from?" The sailor answers: "Please your Honor - I came from the North of Ireland." All three sailors wear short blue jackets, with black ties knotted stock-fashion; two have striped trousers, the third has a fur cap and a petticoat. The officer wears cocked hat and uniform coat and sword with white trousers. All four wear buckled shoes."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Pat reply to a plain question
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from description of earlier state in the British Museum catalogue., Later state; imprint has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information based on imprint on earlier state: Pubd. June 1807 by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside, London. Cf. No. 10913 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate numbered "15" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., Also issued separately., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.6 x 35 cm, on sheet 25.6 x 41.8 cm, and Leaf 14 in volume 1.
V. 1. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A scene on the deck of a man-of-war at the base of a large mast. Two sailors and a naval officer are astonished at the appearance of a burly sailor (right), on his knees at the foot of the mast, one hand on the deck, the other grasping his hip. The two sailors (left) say: "Shiver my top-sails what a tumble! and yet he dont seem much hurt," and "He must have come direct from the top-gallant mast head." The officer asks solicitously: "My good fellow - where the devil did you come from?" The sailor answers: "Please your Honor - I came from the North of Ireland." All three sailors wear short blue jackets, with black ties knotted stock-fashion; two have striped trousers, the third has a fur cap and a petticoat. The officer wears cocked hat and uniform coat and sword with white trousers. All four wear buckled shoes."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Pat reply to a plain question
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from description of earlier state in the British Museum catalogue., Later state; imprint has been completely burnished from plate., Publication information based on imprint on earlier state: Pubd. June 1807 by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside, London. Cf. No. 10913 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., Plate numbered "15" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 1., and Also issued separately.
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three figures on the after-deck: a naval officer pointing with a telescope to the left, looks round at a rough-looking elderly sailor who holds the helm, to say: "Now en't you a pretty fellow for a Pilot? to see Land and not know where we are!" The man answers: "Och my dear Jewel! only shew me the Old head of Kinsale, and I'll tell you where we are to an Inch!" A capable-looking sailor (left), hauling at a rope to reef a sail, looks towards the pilot with angry contempt. Sails, rigging, the lower part of a mast, and tossing waves complete the design."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Steering by chance
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Williams and artist questionably identified as Woodward in the British Museum catalogue., Later state, with first half of imprint statement burnished from plate., Publisher and date of publication from earlier state with the complete imprint: Pubd. August 1812 by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside. Cf. No. 11977 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9., Plate numbered "175" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3., Also issued separately., Temporary local subject terms: Deck -- Telescope., 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 25.1 x 35.3 cm, on sheet 25.6 x 41.8 cm., and Leaf 27 in volume 3.
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three figures on the after-deck: a naval officer pointing with a telescope to the left, looks round at a rough-looking elderly sailor who holds the helm, to say: "Now en't you a pretty fellow for a Pilot? to see Land and not know where we are!" The man answers: "Och my dear Jewel! only shew me the Old head of Kinsale, and I'll tell you where we are to an Inch!" A capable-looking sailor (left), hauling at a rope to reef a sail, looks towards the pilot with angry contempt. Sails, rigging, the lower part of a mast, and tossing waves complete the design."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Alternative Title:
Steering by chance
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as Williams and artist questionably identified as Woodward in the British Museum catalogue., Later state, with first half of imprint statement burnished from plate., Publisher and date of publication from earlier state with the complete imprint: Pubd. August 1812 by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside. Cf. No. 11977 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9., Plate numbered "175" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 3., Also issued separately., and Temporary local subject terms: Deck -- Telescope.
"A stout man in riding-dress, followed by a groom (r.) carrying luggage, enters a hall and is greeted by a lady with gestures of amazement. She wears loose draperies and loose tresses of hair. Behind her (l.) a young woman holds an end of her mistress's dress, and puts a handkerchief to her eye. 'Sir John' Agisters distressed astonishment. Below the design: 'Honest Sr John from Shropshire just return'd - To meet his Wife, his anxious bosom burn'd When Lo, she came in Virgin white array'd And like stage Heroines follow'd by a Maid Sweetly she spouted forth each studied word, Illusive shade of my beloved Lord - Patient Sir John attended to the whole, Then shook his head - and cried "Alas poor Soul!'"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item., Printmaker and plate number from British Museum catalogue., One of six plates in a series: Specimens of dramatic phrensy., Two columns of verse below design: Honest Sr. John from Shropshire just return'd__to meet his wife, his anxious bosom burn'd ..., and Temporary local subject terms: Shropshire.
Publisher:
Pubd. Januy. 1st, 1804 by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Title from item., Printmaker suggested by cataloger., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Military guards -- Hyde Park -- Reference to Windsor -- Reference to Blackheath -- Headcold, medical.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 1813 by S Knight 3 Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817, and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830