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1. A specimen of Scotch modesty [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [5 February 1798]
- Call Number:
- 798.02.05.01++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Twelve figures arranged in two rows, each representing Dundas (not caricatured) in one of his capacities, title and words etched above each. [1] 'A Governor of the Charter House'. He walks (left to right), looking down at a document in his left hand and saying: "How I venerate Charters". [2] 'Joint Keeper of the Signet in Scotland'. He holds out his left hand looking admiringly at a signet ring: "a vera pretty Seal ring worth £2000 a Year". [3] 'Chancellor of the University of St Andrew'. He sits directed to the left in a high-backed arm-chair wearing academic cap and long gown: "There is great weight and Dignity in a gown and Square Cap." [4] 'Patent Printer of the Bible in Scotland'. He sits in dressing-gown, cap, and slippers at a printing-press of the Caxton type, saying: "This printing and composing is vera tedious, but as it brings in about £6000 per Annum I must noe loose sight of it." [5] 'Custos Rotulorum for Middlesex'. He sits pompously in a high-backed chair wearing an old-fashioned cocked hat and laced coat, saying: "A little Consequence is very necessary in a custos Rotulorum". [6] 'A Treasurer of the Navy'. He sits at a table on which are money-bags and piles of coin, which he is counting: "Ah! this is pretty neat employment I love to count over the Siller." [7] 'A Governor of Greenwich Hospital'. He stands, wearing cocked hat and uniform, in profile to the right, right hand on his hip, left hand on the hilt of a sword: "a naval uniform is vera becoming." [8] 'A Commissioner of Chelsea Hospital'. He stands with arms folded, wearing cocked hat with military uniform: "As is also that of the Miliatory in due season." [9] 'A Commissioner for India Affairs'. He stands with his back to a group of barrels and chests, turning to the right: "What are ye aboot ye lazy loons, why are not these goods shipp'd off for India d'ye mean to do nothing at aw' for your money." [10] 'Governor of the Bank of Scotland'. He stands in profile to the left, 'chapeau-bras', one hand thrust under his waistcoat and wearing an old-fashioned wig: "This is what I call snug - vera little trouble." [11] 'A Secretary'. He writes busily in profile to the right at a davenport desk: "By my Sawl I care not how many Trades they make me sae that the Siller comes alang with them catch aw things is the rule in Scotland." [12] 'An Elder Brother of the Trinity House'. He stands in profile to the left, wearing a gown, bowing, cap in hand: "This concludes for the present my small portion of the Candle ends, and cheese parings" [cf. British Museum Satires No. 9038]."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Signed in image with printmaker Isaac Cruikshank's initials in lower right corner., and Publisher's advertisement following imprint: Folio's caracatures lent out for the evening.
- Publisher:
- Published Feby. 5, 1798, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly corner of Sackville Street
- Subject (Name):
- Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811
- Subject (Topic):
- Government officials, College administrators, Documents, Academic costumes, Printing presses, Coins, Barrels, Writing materials, Desks, and Military uniforms
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A specimen of Scotch modesty [graphic]
2. Dumourer & his aid du camp on full march to seal up the papers of the Prince of Orange by order of the Convention but prevented by Messrs. Frog & Co. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [13 March 1793]
- Call Number:
- 793.03.13.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Dumouriez, followed by a tall and ragged sansculotte, marches aggressively towards a low barricade (left), behind which are frog-soldiers presenting their bayonets at the invaders. Dumouriez, foppishly dressed in regimentals, but with bare legs, his shirt confined by a sash, holds against his shoulder an enormous seal. He says, holding out his right hand, "Monsr Orange, I will seal up your Papers, & take care of your Cash". From his pocket hangs a scroll: 'New Laws for Holland Prepar'd by the Convention'. His 'aid du Camp' holds against his shoulder a gigantic piece of sealing-wax inscribed 'Fyn Se gelak wel brand en vart. houd', in his right hand is a large lighted candle or taper. He says, "Aha. Monr Grenouille I wou'd rather eat you than fight." He is perhaps Miranda, Dumouriez' second in command."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Dumourer and his aid du camp on full march and Dumourer and his aide du camp on full march
- Description:
- Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Publisher's advertisement following imprint: ... where may be seen a complete model of the quillotine admitance [sic] one shilling.
- Publisher:
- Pub. March 13, 1792, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- France and Netherlands
- Subject (Name):
- William V, Prince of Orange, 1748-1806., Dumouriez, Charles François Du Périer, 1739-1823, Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816, and France. Convention nationale.
- Subject (Topic):
- Neerwinden, Battle of, Neerwinden, Belgium, 1793, History, Campaigns, Foreign public opinion, British, Foreign relations, Sansculottes, Candles, Dandies, French, Frogs, Military uniforms, and Seals (Insignia)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Dumourer & his aid du camp on full march to seal up the papers of the Prince of Orange by order of the Convention but prevented by Messrs. Frog & Co. [graphic]
3. Half seas over, alias, The hopes of the family [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [7 March 1794]
- Call Number:
- 794.03.07.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Hopes of the family
- Description:
- Title from item., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Publisher's advertisement following imprint: ... who has just fitted up his exhibition room in an entire novel and elegant stile [sic], admittance 1 shilling, folios of caricatures lent out., and Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to Germany -- Allusion to England -- Bishops -- Regimentals -- Mitres -- Croziers -- Swords.
- Publisher:
- Pub. March 7, 1794, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Frederick Augustus, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, 1763-1827
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy and Military uniforms
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Half seas over, alias, The hopes of the family [graphic]
4. Polonius the tallest, fittest, properest [sic] man to walk before the King!!! / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [7 November 1795]
- Call Number:
- 795.11.07.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Marquis of Salisbury, holding a long wand of office and wearing military uniform (colonel of Hertfordshire Militia), with a plumed cap and spurred boots, walks stiffly in profile to the left, his coat-tails flying out behind him. His gold key of office (Lord Charmberlain of the Household) is hung to a blue ribbon which crosses his shoulder. Above his left boot is a garter inscribed 'Hone' [sic]. He is caricatured, and has a long projecting nose. Below the title: 'The Tallest, Fittest, Properest Man to walk before the King!!!" See the British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed mostly within plate mark., Watermark: J Whatman, and Printseller's stamp in lower right corner of plate: S.W.F.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Novr. 7, 1795, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Salisbury, James Cecil, Marquess of, 1748-1823
- Subject (Topic):
- Military uniforms and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Polonius the tallest, fittest, properest [sic] man to walk before the King!!! / [graphic]
5. Salus in fugâ la France se purge petit à petit. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [29 July 1789]
- Call Number:
- Drawer 789.07.29.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Temporary local subject headings: Allusion to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, 1755-1793 -- Allusion to Marquise de Vasse, fl. 1789 -- Allusion to the Marquise de Vasse, fl. 1789 -- Allusion to the French Revolution -- Flight of French immigrants -- Scatology -- French officers -- Signs: signpost -- Boulogne -- Dover -- Allusion to spa -- French revolutionary flag -- Boats: row-boat -- French National Guards -- Naval uniforms: sailors -- Coast of France -- Allusion to Spain?, and Watermark.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. July 29 by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccaddily [sic]
- Subject (Name):
- Calonne, Charles Alexandre de, 1734-1802, Broglie, Victor François, Duc de, 1718-1804, Breteuil, Louis Auguste Le Tonnelier, baron de, 1730-1807, Montmorency Luxembourg, Anne-Charles-Sigismond, duc de, 1737-1803, Montmorency Luxembourg, Madeleine-Suzanne-Adèlaide de Voyer d'Argenson de Palmy, duchesse de, 1752-1813, Massereene, Clotworthy Skeffington, Earl of, 1743-1805, Polignac, Yolande-Martine-Gabrielle de Polastron, duchesse de, 1749?-1793, Polignac, Diane, comtesse de, Lamotte, Jeanne de Luz de Saint-Remy de Valois, comtesse de, 1756-1791, and Lamotte, Marc-Antoine-Nicolas, comte de
- Subject (Topic):
- Military uniforms
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Salus in fugâ la France se purge petit à petit. [graphic]
6. Symptoms of affection, or, A specimen of martial prowess [graphic].
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [27 March 1791]
- Call Number:
- 791.03.27.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "General Gunning stands in profile to the right before the door of his house, a bludgeon in his hand, driving before him his wife and daughter both scantily clad, but the latter with feathers in her hair. On the left is a military officer (Bowen) sheathing a sword in a broken sheath; Mrs. Bowen stands behind him. From General Gunning's pocket protrude papers: 'aff. by Mr B' and 'Am by Mr B.' He says "Now I shall save a 1000 a year in Housekeeping & keep as many - [whores] as I like." Miss Gunning says "Oh thus to be persecuted & rob'd of - all for Lorn." Mrs. Gunning says "Oh! my Darling my Angel fear not the machinations of these Combind plotters while you have a Mothers arms to support you". She points towards a woman's face at a window (? or in a picture) over which is etched: 'Here my Inosent shall you find a parants Care to soothe your troubles & every honest means pursued to discover those base dark assas[sins]'. Bowen says "Oh how they did run we have done the Business". His wife says "Aye Aye Clear off did not I do my part well.""--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Specimen of martial prowess
- Description:
- Title from item., Printmaker from British Museum online catalogue., Publisher's annoucement following imprint: ... whare [sic] may be seen the compleatist [sic] collection of caricature prints & drawings in the Kingdom. Admite. 1 s & &., Temporary local subject terms: General's uniform -- Captain's uniform -- Bludgeons -- Weapons -- Expulsion -- Allusion to the Gunning scandal -- Capt. Bowen -- Mrs. Bowen., and Watermark: J Whatman.
- Publisher:
- Pub. March 27, 1791, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly ...
- Subject (Name):
- Gunning, John, -1797, Gunning, Miss 1769-1823 (Elizabeth),, and Gunning, Mrs. 1740?-1800 (Susannah),
- Subject (Topic):
- Military uniforms, British, and Daggers & swords
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Symptoms of affection, or, A specimen of martial prowess [graphic].