High bailif disconcerted and High Bailiff disconcerted
Description:
Title etched above units., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792 -- Male costume: Scottish., and Mounted to 28 x 38 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
"The Regent at the head of a table (left) on which are decanters and dessert, holds a consultation with five advisers. He sits on a dais, with his right leg thrown over an arm of his chair; the right arm over the back, spilling a glass of wine. He says jocosely: "Well my boys, I think now we shall succeed D--d fine evidence from the states of Barbary (if that cursed Hedgehog dont get hold of it; the very man that says he acted as Accoucheur I have got over every thing as clear as the Sun at noon day, I knew what fellows those Turks were, only once get her over there & the thing was accomplished,--now for a divorce as soon as possible, I have a tit bit in my eye, & if I dont yet get a son, say that I am not a chip of the old Block!!" At his right sits Castlereagh, with the Prince's feathers and motto on the back of his chair. He turns his head in profile, saying, "I'm an unmatched negociator [see British Museum Satires No. 12501] and I'll enter into a treaty with the House of commons to secure your suit." In his pocket is a paper: 'Negociat . . with the'. Lord Eldon faces Castlereagh; he wears his Chancellor's wig and gown; the Purse of the Great Seal hangs on the wall behind him. He says: "I'll stick to your highness through thick and thin or never call me Old Bags again as long as I live!!" At the foot of the table sits Ellenborough, in wig and gown, towards whom the other two members of the Cabinet turn in alarm. Liverpool (a poor portrait) sitting opposite Vansittart, says: "I have my doubts and qualms of conscience your highness what say you, Van?" Vansittart, in his Chancellor of the Exchequer's gown: "Oh my Lord I have some strange touches of feeling on the subject!" He sits on a sack inscribed 'Budget'; from a rent in it projects a paper: 'to . . . 6.000000'. Ellenborough shakes his fist at Vansittart, rising from his chair which overturns: "Dont put me in a passion with your qualms and your touches, they are all "false, false as Hell" I'll blow you all to the D--l if you dont stick to your Master manfully!!" On the floor beside him lie three large volumes, 'Law of Divorce [Vol. I]. Vol III, Vol II.' Behind the Regent hangs a portrait with the feet only showing: '[Hen]ry VIII'. Beside him are a full wine-cooler, with empty bottles lying by it, and an open book: 'The Secret Memoirs of a Prince By Humphry Hedgehog Esqr 1810' [or 1816]."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Reissue, with date removed from imprint statement, of a print originally published 1 October 1816 as a plate to: The Scourge and satyrist, or, Literary, theatrical and miscellaneous magazine. For the earlier state, see No. 12808 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on page 30 of: George Humphrey shop album.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Johnston, 98 Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547., Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Vansittart, Nicholas, 1766-1851, Ellenborough, Edward Law, Baron, 1750-1818, and Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Divorce, Tables, Chairs, Podiums, Wine, Bottles, and Books
"Peel kicks a lean old watchman behind, and drags from his shoulders his patched and tattered coat. Just behind him (right) is a big bonfire in which a watch-box and battered lanterns are blazing; beside it lie more lanterns, a rattle, and staves. In the background a watchman hangs by the neck from the branch of a tree, still holding rattle and lantern. Beside the tree is a pond from which projects an arm clutching a rattle. Peel says: '"But such a poor, bare-forked animal as thou art--Off--off you lendings: come unbutton here vide Shaks--' ["Lear", III. iv]. The terrified watchman answers: '"Nay, take my life and all, pardon not that: You take my house, when you do take the prop That doth sustain my house; you take my life, When you do take the means whereby I live, vide Shaks.' ["Merchant of Venice", IV. i]."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Michaelmas Day 1829, or, The last watchman and Last watchman
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint continues: ... sole publisher of W. Heaths etching., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Pub. Sep. 29th, 1829, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket ...
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850
Subject (Topic):
Police, Watchmen, Bonfires, Drowning victims, Hangings (Executions), Kicking, and Lanterns
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Printseller's announcement following publication statement: Folios of caricatures lent., Temporary local subject terms: Irish Rebellion, 1798 -- Ulster protestants: Peep of Day Boys -- Sun -- Fire: pyres -- Holyhead, Scotland., and Watermark: J Whatman 1794.
Publisher:
Pub. by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806 and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
"Two pretty women leave a shop (left) to enter a coach whose back is towards the spectator. The foremost (? Duchess of Rutland), raising her petticoats high, puts a foot on the step. She is followed by (?) Lady Jersey, who crosses a step laid across a barred area or cellar, also raising her petticoats. A little girl (left) stands in the doorway. The legs of the ladies are eagerly inspected by male loungers. One man crouches at the back of the coach to peep through a quizzing-glass. The roadway on the right of the coach is crowded. Men with telescopes are indicated in the windows of the houses (right). Other spectators stand in the cellar or area looking upwards through the bars. The cover of a coal-hole in the pavement is pushed aside to show a profile. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Cause of the lounge!!
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker Isaac Cruikshank's initials are incorporated into the design, etched within the escutcheon on the back of the coach., Date in imprint transcribed as "April 1st, 1793" in the British Museum catalogue; etched lines resembling a "7" are found beneath the superscript "st" but may not actually represent a digit., and Imprint continues: ... who has just fitted up his Exhibition in an entire novel stile, admitance [sic] 1 shg. N. folios of caracatures lent out.
Publisher:
Pub. April 17st [sic], 1793, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly ...
Subject (Name):
Rutland, Mary Isabella Manners, Duchess of, 1756-1831 and Jersey, Frances Villiers, Countess of, 1753-1821
Subject (Topic):
Stores & shops, Carriages & coaches, Streets, Hand lenses, Telescopes, and Voyeurism
"Caricature portrait of John Penn (1760-1834), miscellaneous writer and grandson of the founder of Pennsylvania. He stands in profile to the left, his feet splayed out, wearing a round hat, gloves, wrinkled Jean de Bry coat (see BMSat 9425), pantaloons tied above the ankles, and heelless slippers with spike toes. In his left hand is a cane. He has a vacant expression with gaping, fish-like mouth and receding chin. A flagged pavement, brick wall, and cast shadows form a background. The title continues: '- NB; This Title has no affinity to Pen, as connected with the Goose-Quill; nor has it any allusion to Penguin, a stupid creature between a Fish & a Fowl; - the word is simply derived from Pen, as the Instrument used to express the deep researches of the mind; see the St James's Street chitchat - respecting a Keen Pen; - a Witty Pen; - & a Pen, often Cut, but never mended.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Penetration
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Male dress: Jean de Bry coat -- Slippers with spike toes -- Pantaloons.
Publisher:
Pubd. Augt. 6th, 1799, by H. Humphrey, N. 27 St. James's Street
"Two designs. [1] Scene outside the Queen's house (left) in Portman Street. Four men in court-dress hurry across the street from the door assailed by the mob. In front is Wilberforce (right) holding a 'Petition to the Queen'; he exclaims "Oh! Dear! Saints never were so served before." From the other three (Stuart-Wortley, Bankes, and Sir T. Acland) ascend the words "These are aw-full times as the Scot's man said" [ ? the 'Scotsman', a conspicuously Queenite paper]. In the foreground (left) a man, saying "There he goes Dr Cantwell," and a boy spit copiously at them. The crowd: "Hiss! hiss"; "No Cantwell"; "out out"; "Spit on 'em." Brougham stands in the doorway; Denman behind him; he says "What quantities of rabbid saline!!" The Queen stands on a balcony, the base of which is 'a Good Foundation--(ie) Innocence--'. She says "No Tricks, you faithful representitaves [sic] of the people." [2] A corner of the House of Commons with the Speaker (Manners-Sutton) in the Chair (right), calling "Order! Order!" Beside the table and on the Speaker's right a member stands shouting "Privilege! Privilege." Behind is a group of members, freely sketched. One man looks down from the gallery."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on page 30 of: George Humphrey shop album.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 3d, 1820, by W. Benbow, St. Clements Church Yard, Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833, Wharncliffe, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley, Baron, 1776-1845, Bankes, Henry, 1757-1834, Acland, Thomas Dyke, Sir, 1787-1871, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, and Canterbury, Charles Manners-Sutton, Viscount, 1780-1845
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Crowds, Balconies, and Legislative bodies
"Napoleon, John Bull (a 'cit'), a British general wearing a star, and the Duke of Portland sit in conference, each holding a large double paper covered with type or script. Napoleon sits on the left, pointing to the text of his paper and saying to his neighbour, "You see Mr Bull the case is simply this If you do so, I'll do so!" John, much disconcerted, stares at the Emperor, exclaiming "O! O!" The general also looks at Napoleon, perturbed. Portland (right), who sits in an armchair facing the Emperor, with frank dismay says: "If he says O! O! I'm afraid t'is but so! so!"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Sounding the opinions of John Bull
Description:
Title etched below image., Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue., Later state, with imprint statement burnished from plate. For an earlier state with the imprint "Pubd. March 1808 by Walker & C., No. 7 Cornhill", see no. 10971 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8., "March 1808" written in brown ink in lower right, over the remnants of the burnished imprint statement. Formerly mounted on a blue sheet, remnants visible on back., and Watermark, partially trimmed: 1811.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 and Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809
Subject (Topic):
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, John Bull (Symbolic character), Generals, British, Sitting, and Meetings
Title from item., Sheet trimmed to edge of plate mark on one side., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Quotation from Milton following title: The world was all before them where to choose their place of rest ..., Temporary local subject terms: Wimbeldon -- Gate of Saint Stephens -- Mellish, William -- Middlesex -- Westminster., Watermark: Edmonds & Pine., and Mounted to 28 x 39 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. Decr. 1806 by S.W. Fores, no. 50, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Tooke, John Horne, 1736-1812, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, and Paull, James, 1770-1808