"A fat citizen (three-quarter length), seated in an armchair, endures an operation upon the carbuncles of his bloated nose. The operator (left), thin and high-shouldered, holds the patient's forehead and applies a small pointed instrument (a metallic tractor) causing flames to gush from nose and nostrils. On a small table (left) are a decanter of 'Brandy' with a jug and steaming glass, lemon, and sugar, the patient's pipe lying across a newspaper: 'The True Briton. Theatre Dead Alive. Grand Exhibition in Leicester Square, just arrived from America the Rod of Æsculapius. Perkinism in all its Glory - being a certain Cure for all Disorders, Red Noses, Gouty Toes, Windy Bowels, Broken Legs, Hump Backs. Just discover'd, the Grand Secret of the Philosopher's Stone with the True way of turning all Metals into Gold, pro bono publico.' On the wall (right) is a picture of an infant Bacchus, astride a cask, holding out a decanter and a glass."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., A reduced copy of a print by James Gillray, published 11 November 1801 by Hannah Humphrey. Cf. No. 9761 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 8., Publication information from that of the periodical in which the plate was issued., Plate from: London und Paris. Weimar: Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1802, Bd. 9., Numbered "No. VIII" in upper right corner of design., Cf. Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist, page 281., Cf. Wright, T. Historical and descriptive account of the caricatures by James Gillray, no. 506., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Metallic tractors.
Publisher:
Im Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs
Subject (Name):
Perkins, Benjamin Douglas, 1774-1810
Subject (Topic):
Pain, Quacks and quackery, Quacks, Medical procedures & techniques, Medical equipment & supplies, Pipes (Smoking), Newspapers, and Dogs
"An etching comprising several allegorical and grotesque figures assembled on clouds or on smoke, before the gaping jaws of a monster, which, in the manner of medieval representations of the Mouth of Hell, emits flames. In front of this is a wolf in sheep's clothing, i.e., a fleece shaped like a clergyman's canonicals, and bearing on its head a church. The next figure is that of horned owl with spectacles, a satyr's leg and hoof, and a wooden leg; in one hand, or harpy's claw, this creature holds a balance, in which "honesty", inscribed on a deed(?) is outweighed by a bag of money, on which is marked '£100800'; in the other claw is a scroll, inscribed, "Mongri(or "a") Farca." A fox follows, offering a bag marked, "10,000". The head of a bishop in a mitre appears behind. In the middle of the design the Princess of Wales, as a sphinx-like she-goat, looks at the above-named figures, and is ridden by the Earl of Bute, as a he-goat, with a jack-boat, alluding to John Stuart, Earl of Bute, on one of his legs. A cerberus-like monster, or three centaurs, with zanies' trappings, and holding marrow-bones and cleavers which are beaten together, is followed by an old man who sounds a drum. Another old man advances eagerly from our right; his profile resembles that of the Duke of Newcastle, but probably was not intended to do so; he wears armour, and an enormous wig; he has a flame-like sword in one hand, and extends the other hand, which is like a claw; he has likewise a satyr's leg."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched above image., A copy of print no. 169 of the illustrations to: Political and satirical history., Later used as an illustration to: The British antidote to Caledonian poison., Sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text?, Copy of no. 4078 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., and On page 264 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to:
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792 and Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
Subject (Topic):
Corruption, Dogs, Caricatures, Clergy, Hell, Monsters, and Supernatural beings
"An etching comprising several allegorical and grotesque figures assembled on clouds or on smoke, before the gaping jaws of a monster, which, in the manner of medieval representations of the Mouth of Hell, emits flames. In front of this is a wolf in sheep's clothing, i.e., a fleece shaped like a clergyman's canonicals, and bearing on its head a church. The next figure is that of horned owl with spectacles, a satyr's leg and hoof, and a wooden leg; in one hand, or harpy's claw, this creature holds a balance, in which "honesty", inscribed on a deed(?) is outweighed by a bag of money, on which is marked '£100800'; in the other claw is a scroll, inscribed, "Mongri(or "a") Farca." A fox follows, offering a bag marked, "10,000". The head of a bishop in a mitre appears behind. In the middle of the design the Princess of Wales, as a sphinx-like she-goat, looks at the above-named figures, and is ridden by the Earl of Bute, as a he-goat, with a jack-boat, alluding to John Stuart, Earl of Bute, on one of his legs. A cerberus-like monster, or three centaurs, with zanies' trappings, and holding marrow-bones and cleavers which are beaten together, is followed by an old man who sounds a drum. Another old man advances eagerly from our right; his profile resembles that of the Duke of Newcastle, but probably was not intended to do so; he wears armour, and an enormous wig; he has a flame-like sword in one hand, and extends the other hand, which is like a claw; he has likewise a satyr's leg."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched above image., A copy of print no. 169 of the illustrations to: Political and satirical history., Numbered '4' in upper right corner., Illustration to: The British antidote to Caledonian poison., "Price six pence."--Following imprint which is mostly burnished from the plate in this state., and With annotations in Bowditch's hand, identifying the figures depicted; mounted on a sheet 33.2 x 45.5 cm.
Publisher:
[...] in Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792 and Charlotte, Queen, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818
Subject (Topic):
Corruption, Dogs, Caricatures, Clergy, Hell, Monsters, and Supernatural beings
Verso of leaf 93. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the right, rising from the clouds are Charles Fox and Edmund Burke, both gesticulating violently in their attack on the "Preliminary Articles of Peace" (with the United States). Joining them is Lord North in the foreground, his left arm raised. He is interrupted in his speech by a barking dog appearing from under the scroll listing the articles. On the left in the background, Cornwall, the Speaker, overlooks the floor. A companion print to British Museum Satires No. 6187
Alternative Title:
Neithe war nor peace, Neither war nor peace, and Astonishing coalition
Description:
Title etched at bottom of image., Printmaker from the British Museum catalogue., Companion print to: War., Mounted on verso of leaf 93., and 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 13.6 x 18.9 cm, on sheet 20 x 25.1 cm, mounted to 27.5 x 44.4 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. 9th Mar. 1783 by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cornwall, Charles Wolfran, 1735-1789, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Public speaking, Dogs, Clothing & dress, and Politics and government
Verso of leaf 93. Darly's comic-prints of characters, caricatures, macaronies, &c.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the right, rising from the clouds are Charles Fox and Edmund Burke, both gesticulating violently in their attack on the "Preliminary Articles of Peace" (with the United States). Joining them is Lord North in the foreground, his left arm raised. He is interrupted in his speech by a barking dog appearing from under the scroll listing the articles. On the left in the background, Cornwall, the Speaker, overlooks the floor. A companion print to British Museum Satires No. 6187
Alternative Title:
Neithe war nor peace, Neither war nor peace, and Astonishing coalition
Description:
Title etched at bottom of image., Printmaker from the British Museum catalogue., and Companion print to: War.
Publisher:
Pub. 9th Mar. 1783 by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Cornwall, Charles Wolfran, 1735-1789, and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792
Subject (Topic):
Public speaking, Dogs, Clothing & dress, and Politics and government
"John Bull, fat and faint, lies back in an arm-chair with a deal table before him, left foot on cushion; he is in shirt and breeches. Round him are three doctors: Wellington (left), with the over-sleeve of a surgeon, holds a bayonet with which he is about to bleed the right arm over a bucket inscribed 'Pure British'. Peel (right), more insinuatingly, proffers a large bolus. Behind John's chair stands the King, saying, 'Patience Johnny'. Wellington, who wears blue frock-coat and white trousers, looks down at the patient through spectacles; he says: 'Come, Mr Bull, you are very plethoric--it is absolutely necessary that I phlebotomise you--you have a determination of blood to the head with strong symptoms of Choler!!!' Peel: 'Come, John, you must take this anodyne pill,--it will compose you "The ulcerous parts are only peel & skin I whilst deep corruption's mining all within" Pope' [sic]. On the table are a large pill-box inscribed 'Musket Balls', and a bottle labelled 'Black Dose Bitters' which stand on a paper: 'Prescription Taxation Decline of Trade National debt Want of Free Trade &c &c &c &c'. On the boarded floor is Wellington's syringe inscribed 'Injection of Injuries'. On the wall are a pair of pistols, 'Firing Irons', and a sabretache and bayonet inscribed respectively 'Pill Box' and 'Lancet'. J. B.'s dog (right) angrily befouls a chest inscribed 'Medecines Wise remedies Property Tax'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker identified as John Phillips in the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1868,0808.9158., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local Medical Library subject terms: Politics, British -- The Lancet.
Publisher:
Pub. March 8, 1830, by S. Gans, 15 Southampton St., Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Peel, Robert, 1788-1850., and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852.
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Finance, Public, Property tax, Politicians, Physician and patient, Phlebotomy, Dogs, Costume, History, Hypodermic syringes, Pails, Bayonets, Handguns, and Urination
"Satire on alleged political corruption during the premiership of Lord Bute: copy in reverse of one compartment of "Places (being a Sequel to the Posts) a Political Pasquinade (see British Museum registration number 1868,0808.4321): Lord Sandwich, holding his cricket bat, presides over the Admiralty board whose members are asleep in their chairs; two sailors are turned away at the Pay Office while Henry Fox converses with venal politicians; a gentleman in a long wig presides over the Treasury board consisting of five Scots seated at a table covered with empty money bags, an empty chest lying on the floor; seven recipients of government pensions present themselves, among them 'M.', Arthur Murphy (?), 'Orator S', Tobias Smollett, 'H', William Hogarth at his easel wearing a fool's cap, his dog at his feet, 'P.W.', Paul Whitehead, deputy wardrobe keeper to the king, standing beside a coat on a stand"--British Museum onlne catalogue
Description:
Title engraved above image., Lettered with captions above title: Satire's a harmless quiet thing - 'Tis application makes the sting., Lettered at lower edge of image: 'A friend at Court is better than a penny in a purse'., and On page 296 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to: 12.5 x 15 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Whitehead, Paul, 1710-1774, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, Holland, Henry Fox, Baron, 1705-1774, Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792, Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
"Satire on alleged political corruption during the premiership of Lord Bute: copy in reverse of one compartment of "Places (being a Sequel to the Posts) a Political Pasquinade (see British Museum registration number 1868,0808.4321): Lord Sandwich, holding his cricket bat, presides over the Admiralty board whose members are asleep in their chairs; two sailors are turned away at the Pay Office while Henry Fox converses with venal politicians; a gentleman in a long wig presides over the Treasury board consisting of five Scots seated at a table covered with empty money bags, an empty chest lying on the floor; seven recipients of government pensions present themselves, among them 'M.', Arthur Murphy (?), 'Orator S', Tobias Smollett, 'H', William Hogarth at his easel wearing a fool's cap, his dog at his feet, 'P.W.', Paul Whitehead, deputy wardrobe keeper to the king, standing beside a coat on a stand"--British Museum onlne catalogue
Description:
Title engraved above image., Lettered with captions above title: Satire's a harmless quiet thing - 'Tis application makes the sting., Lettered at lower edge of image: 'A friend at Court is better than a penny in a purse'., and With extensive annotations in Bowditch's hand on mount, identifying the figures depicted; mounted on a sheet 33.5 x 45.4 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Whitehead, Paul, 1710-1774, Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, Holland, Henry Fox, Baron, 1705-1774, Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792, Smollett, T. 1721-1771 (Tobias),, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
A satire on the impeachment of Lord Melville, with politicans heads on dogs bodies
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker from unverified data from local card catalog record., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Mounted to 30 x 39 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. June 23rd, 1806, by T. Rowlandson, No. 1 James St., Adelphi
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Windham, William, 1750-1810, Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759-1834, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823