"Lord Cornwallis holds a levee in Government House, Calcutta, in a large room divided by a panelled partition which stretches across the design from left to right and is broken by three wide doorways, showing an inner room, crowded with guests, with three large windows between which are pier-glasses in ornate frames. In the spaces between the doorways are four candle-sconces placed above four of Thomas Daniell's 'Views of Calcutta', either the originals or (more probably) the aquatints. [Published by him at Calcutta 1786-8, reproduced in W. Corfield's 'Calcutta Faces and Places'. Cf. also 'Memoirs of William Hickey', iii. 327, 342.] In the nearer portion of the room the figures are dispersed; Cornwallis stands in the inner room on the right, his right hand on his breast, left in his breeches pocket. He is talking to Cudbert Thornhill, a grotesque-looking civilian who faces him in profile to the right. Behind Thornhill, waiting to approach Cornwallis, is King Collins wearing regimentals. Behind this group is a crowd of unidentified guests. The figures in the foreground (left to right) are: Lt.-Col. Alexander Ross, secretary to Cornwallis, who is talking to Colonel John Fullarton, senior officer at the Presidency ('East India Kalendar', 1791, p. 14). Next, a stout civilian, with legs thick to deformity, holds both hands of a very slim and foppish civilian; they are John Haldane and Claud Benizett, [Identified by Wright and Evans as John Wilton.] Sub-Treasurer. The centre figures are a very stout colonel talking to a thin and grotesque civilian holding a long cane; both wear spectacles. They are Colonel Auchmuty and William Pye, Collector of the Twenty-four Pergunnahs. A grotesquely ugly little civilian, standing alone in profile to the left, taking snuff, is W. C. Blaquiere. [Identified by Wright and Evans] On the extreme right an obese man and a cadaverously thin man, both civilians, take each other's hands in an affected manner; they are Robert MacFarlane, Clerk of the Market, and John Miller, Deputy of Police. From MacFarlane's pocket hangs a long paper: 'Price Current Calcutta Market Grain Rice Bran Paddy Agent'. Behind Pye stands the Rev. Thomas Blanshard, a very stout man in profile to the left with his hands behind his back. Behind him a civilian grasps the hands of a Greek priest wearing robes and a high hat. They are Edward Tiretta of the Bazaar and Father Parthanio. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Artist reputed to be General Stevenson. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three edges., Temporary local subject terms: John Collins, d. 1807, "King Collins" -- John Fullarton -- John Haldane -- Claud Benizett (or Benezet?) -- Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756-1822 -- William Pye -- W.C. Blaquiere -- Robert MacFarlane -- John Miller -- Thomas Blanshard -- Edward Tiretta -- Father Parthanio -- Gilbert Hall -- John Wilton -- John Williamson -- Abraham Caldicott (or Caldecott) -- Medical: Gargoylism (Lipochondrodystrophy) -- Market price lists -- Pier-glass mirrors -- Military officers' uniforms -- Levees -- Snuff boxes -- Pictures amplifying subject: Views of Calcutta by Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840 -- Lighting: Candle-sconces -- Members of East India Company in Calcutta -- Interior of Government House in Calcutta -- Male costume: Civilians of East India Company, 1792 -- Clergy: Greek Priest -- Chaplain of the Residency in Calcutta -- Horace Walpole refers to subject of print, YW 31. 284 -- India -- Spectacles -- Walking sticks -- Canes -- Wigs., and Lord Cornwallis identified by ms. note in a contemporary hand at bottom of plate.
Publisher:
Publish'd Novr. 9th, 1792, by Js. Gillray, Chealsea, & by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805, Ross, Alexander, 1742-1827, and Teignmouth, John Shore, Baron, 1751-1834
"The interior of a latrine; a procession, headed by Talleyrand holding up a crozier, advances towards the seat; through the circular aperture looks out the head of a demon, saying, "Ca Ira! Ca Ira!" Talleyrand, as Bishop of Autun, wears mitre, lawn sleeves, long robes; he puts one knee on the seat, showing that his leg above the knee is bare, revealing him a sans-culotte; to his crozier are suspended his blazing breeches. He is followed by a French fish-wife, walking in profile to the right, and carrying a flaming torch inscribed 'Inflammatory Epis[tle]'; in her right hand is a document inscribed 'Instructions from the National Assembly to their Diplomatique'. Two fish hang from her waist. Behind and on the extreme left walk three small and ruffianly Frenchmen with tricolour caps carrying a lighted brazier, a red-hot poker, &c. On the wall (right), partly obscured by the smoke from the breeches and in danger of destruction, is a picture of 'The House of Commons'. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Bishop of Autun's breeches and Flaming eveque purifying the house of office
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Dedication etched below title: To the patriots of France & England, this representation of the burning zeal of the holy "Attachè a la Mission," and his colleague "L'Envoié des Poissardes," is most respectfully dedicated., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: House of Commons: incident of burning breeches found in a closet of the House, May 9, 1792 -- Pictures amplifying subject: House of Commons -- Interiors: latrine -- French peasants -- Clergy: bishops -- Trades: fish wives -- Furnishings: brazier -- Pokers -- Lighting: torches -- Croziers -- Chauvelin as a fish wife -- Talleyrand as bishop -- Expressions of speech: c̦a ira -- Prejudice against France -- Sans-cullotes., 1 print : etching ; plate mark 24.7 x 34.8 cm., on sheet 26 x 36 cm., and On laid paper, hand-colored.
Publisher:
Pub. May 14th, 1792, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Chauvelin, Bernard-François, marquis de, 1766-1832 and Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
"The interior of a latrine; a procession, headed by Talleyrand holding up a crozier, advances towards the seat; through the circular aperture looks out the head of a demon, saying, "Ca Ira! Ca Ira!" Talleyrand, as Bishop of Autun, wears mitre, lawn sleeves, long robes; he puts one knee on the seat, showing that his leg above the knee is bare, revealing him a sans-culotte; to his crozier are suspended his blazing breeches. He is followed by a French fish-wife, walking in profile to the right, and carrying a flaming torch inscribed 'Inflammatory Epis[tle]'; in her right hand is a document inscribed 'Instructions from the National Assembly to their Diplomatique'. Two fish hang from her waist. Behind and on the extreme left walk three small and ruffianly Frenchmen with tricolour caps carrying a lighted brazier, a red-hot poker, &c. On the wall (right), partly obscured by the smoke from the breeches and in danger of destruction, is a picture of 'The House of Commons'. ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Bishop of Autun's breeches and Flaming eveque purifying the house of office
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Dedication etched below title: To the patriots of France & England, this representation of the burning zeal of the holy "Attachè a la Mission," and his colleague "L'Envoié des Poissardes," is most respectfully dedicated., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: House of Commons: incident of burning breeches found in a closet of the House, May 9, 1792 -- Pictures amplifying subject: House of Commons -- Interiors: latrine -- French peasants -- Clergy: bishops -- Trades: fish wives -- Furnishings: brazier -- Pokers -- Lighting: torches -- Croziers -- Chauvelin as a fish wife -- Talleyrand as bishop -- Expressions of speech: c̦a ira -- Prejudice against France -- Sans-cullotes., and Mounted to 28 x 37 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. May 14th, 1792, by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Chauvelin, Bernard-François, marquis de, 1766-1832 and Talleyrand-Périgord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838
"Portrait of Dorothy, Countess of Westmorland, half-length, pearls in her hair and around her arm, holding the end of her veil."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Countess of Westmorland
Description:
Title engraved below image., After a painting by John Riley; see Catalogue of engraved British portraits., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1887,0406.102., Window mounted to 28 x 21 cm., and Annotated by Horace Walpole in ink below plate mark: Lady Dorothy Brudanel daughter of Rob. Earl of Cardigan, wife of Ch. Fane E. of Westmorland and afterwards of Robert Constable Viscount Dunbar.
Publisher:
I. Smith ex
Subject (Name):
Westmorland, Dorothy Fane, Countess of, approximately 1650-1740,
Daily journal, Gentleman's and tradesman's complete annual accompt-book, Court and city director, for the year ..., and Annual register, or, Court and city director, for ...
Description:
Subtitle varies, <1760>: " ... to which is added, the Annual register, or, court and city director, for ...", Description based on: 1757., and Annotated throughout by a father and then a son. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed ... for R. Baldwin
Subject (Geographic):
England. and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Account books, Diaries (Blank-books), and Officials and employees
Mosley, Charles, approximately 1720-approximately 1770, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd April the 9th 1739 according to the late act.
Call Number:
739.04.09.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
European race heat third anno domini 1739
Description:
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on sides and bottom., One line of quotation from Bible below title: Behold the former things are come to pass ... Isaiah the 42, verse the 9., Temporary local subject terms: Maps: Spanish West Indies -- Naval uniforms: sailor -- Personifications: Trade -- Port Mahon -- America -- Bible: quotation from Isaiah, 42.9 -- Don Thomas Geraldino., and Watermark: Strasburg lily with initials G R below.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Fleury, André Hercule de, 1653-1743 and Keene, Benjamin, Sir, 1697-1757
"Portrait, three-quarter length, standing, directed to right, wearing chin-length wig and uniform with braid hanging from right shoulder, right elbow on a ledge next to his tricorn hat, left hand resting on cannon; after Hudson; retouched state, dog altered to cannon, date altered. 1748, this state 1756."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Honorable William Blakeney
Description:
Title from caption below image., Place of publication surmised from printmaker's place of activity., Date of publication from Catalogue of engraved British portraits., Sheet trimmed leaving thread margins., and Mounted on sheet: 477 x 338 mm. Ms. note lower right corner: '48'.
A Scotch man and woman ride on an ass led by a monk walking to the left and holding its halter on which is supsended a copy of a newspaper "London evening post". The Scotch man is holding a glass in one hand and waving his cap with the other as he shouts "Huzza". She holds a sword and is also shouting. A book lettered with the word "Harrington" is tied to the ass's tail. In the distance is the skyline of London
Alternative Title:
Headpiece for The Jacobite's journal
Description:
Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Copy of: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3, no. 2893., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 229., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand on print beneath image: Saml. Ireland's copy., and On page 144 in volume 2.
Publisher:
S. Ireland?
Subject (Geographic):
London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Cityscapes, Donkeys, Ethnic stereotypes, and Newspapers
London beggar, Gueux de Londres, and Pouera di Londra
Description:
Title engraved in English, French, and Italian below image., Tempest also possibly the printmaker. See Hindley, C. History of the cries of London, ancient and modern., 'ML' in M. Lauron forms a monogram., Imprint from title page., No. 69 bound in: The cryes of the city of London. London : Printed & sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse without Newgate, 1733., Number "69" etched in lower right corner., and Unidentified manuscript note and number (in another hand) on verso, giving detailed histories of the people depicted.
Publisher:
Printed & sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse without Newgate