"Portrait of Swift seen half length, within oval frame, panelled corners, directed towards left, facing towards and looking towards left, wig, bands, black gown; after face and title altered from Benjamin Pratt, and arms and inscriptions erased."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Jonathan Swift S.T.D.
Description:
Title engraved below image., State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states., Later state of a plate, engraved by John Simon and published circa 1715 by William Sarson, that originally depicted the clergyman Benjamin Pratt and had the title "The Reverend Mr. Benjamin Pratt A.M." The face was altered to that of Jonathan Swift by the engraver Peter Pelham, and the original inscription was erased and replaced. See: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1935,0413.132., Twelve lines of verse in two columns below title: Four brillant [sic] gems, in this great genius shine, The scholar, poet, statesman and divine ..., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 2 (leaf numbered '30' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
John Bowles
Subject (Name):
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745, and Pratt, Benjamin, 1676 or 1677-1715.
V. 5. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A magistrate, identified as 'the Hon. Sir Thomas McKenny', Mayor of Dublin, sits at a table on a small dais, giving instructions to constables. On the wall behind is a crowned Irish harp. Beside him sits a clerk, pen in hand. Two ladies watch the proceedings, seated by the table. The two constables have large bludgeons; their clothes are patched and ragged, but they have a sanctimonious air. One says: "Plaise your Worship it's a scandalous shame that honest Women can't take a bit of a walk near the Royal Canal but they must shut their eyes! as the place is full of Naked blackguards; cooling themselves this hot weather." The other adds: "Upon my Soul your Honor it's all true they are standing all about the place your worship!" One woman, whose breasts are immodestly exposed, says: "What a Shame!!" The other: "What they say is very true I've seen it myself, it's a great shame." The Mayor rests one gouty foot on a stool; before him is an open book, 'Burns Justice'; its right page is inscribed: '20 pence is 1s.8d--6 & 4 is 10'. He answers with a startled expression: "Cooling themselves by J--!! in the Royal Canal too!!! the Devil burn 'em!!--I'll cool the Vagabonds-- Paddy O' Shaughnessy. I give you & Old O' Calahan the thanks of the Corporation for your Modesty, go to the canal tomorrow & take away all their cloaths, I'll teach the rascals Decency!" The clerk says: "By the Powers! we'll commit them." Two men, barelegged and ragged, look in at the door (left). One says: "Sure we are only diverting ourselves your Worship becase we have no dinner"; the other: "Faith & sure & the'll never lave us to go home Naked!" A dandy stands against the wall looking with quizzical amusement at the Mayor."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered "364" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 5., Temporary local subject terms: Magistrates -- Irish harp -- Clerks -- Constables -- Weapons: Bludgeons., and Leaf 74 in volume 5.
Publisher:
Pubd. August 25, 1819, by T. Tegg, 111 Cheapside, London
Title from item., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Two columns of verse on either side of title: The matron thus surprised exclaims, and the deluded fair one blames ..., and Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies -- Female fashion, 1774 -- Military uniforms -- Vehicles: sedan chair.
Publisher:
Printed for S. Sledge, Printseller in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, as the act directs
"An English sailor (left) with clenched fists faces Holland, France, Spain, and America, all but the first appearing "hors de combat". Numbers indicate the names of the 'Four Confederates which are given below the design. (1) America (right), "Yanky Doodle", an Indian brave with a feathered head-dress and girdle, is prone on the ground, his spear beside him; he says "This fall has hurt my Back". (2) France or "Monsieur Louis Baboon" dressed as a French fop with a bag-wig, is vomiting, his hand across his breast, his knees bent; he says, "Dem Jersey Pills have made a me Sick". (3) Spain or "Don Diego", dressed as a Spanish don, is bleeding from one eye, he stands behind America, saying "by St Jago he has almost Blinded me". These three are grouped together on the left, turning away from Jack England. No. 4 or "Mynheer Frog", dressed as a Dutch peasant, is standing with his legs wide apart, his fists clenched, smoking a pipe, he faces Jack, saying "I have almost forgot how to fight". In the background are ships. Beneath the title is engraved: "To Arms you Brave Britons to Arms the Road to Renown Lyes before you.""--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Jno. Smith, no. 35 Cheapside, Robt. Sayer & Jno. Bennett No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Foreign relations, Fighting, Sailors, British, and Clothing & dress
A sailor holding up his purse, smiling at a young woman he invites to join him and gesturing to left, while she smiles coyly behind her fan and follows; on a hill-top.--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett ... No. 53 Fleet Street as the act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Sailors, British, Courtesans, Military uniforms, and Clothing & dress
"A sequel to BMSat 5797. Jack and his prize, the young woman of BMSat 5797, sit side by side on a settee, his left arm round her waist. Beside the woman (right) is a circular table, on which is a wine-bottle and two glasses, one of which she holds. The room is well furnished with a patterned carpet, on the wall which forms the background is a picture of a man seated at a table drinking punch, and a mirror in a carved frame with candle sconce"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Courtship, Couples, Sailors, British, Clothing & dress, and Interiors