Volume 1, page 8. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French postillion, wearing huge boots, gestures with his arms outspread to the right
Description:
Title and date from those supplied in the British Museum catalog for the print made after this drawing., Attribution to Bunbury based on inclusion of the drawing in a volume of the artist's work., Mounted with one other drawing on page 8 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., and Original design for no. 4746 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4.
A scene depicting a club meeting with most members sitting around a long candlelit table. One member, dressed in robes and apron, is standing on his chair, arms outstretched and raised while speaking to the members, "Aimons sauvons loir et matin."
Description:
Title from inscription in black ink on mount., Date from unverified data from local card catalog record., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Fraternal organizations, Meetings, Public speaking, and Candles
Volume 1, page 2. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The three characters walk to the right, with the harlequin wearing his traditional outfit in the lead, pointing forward with his left hand and holding a batte in his right hand. The pantaloon comes next, wearing pantaloons and a cape and holding a dagger. Pierrot brings up the rear, bounding along with outstretched arms, holding his hat in his right hand. A house, a fence, and a tree are seen in the background
Description:
Title and date from local card catalog record., Attribution to Bunbury based on inclusion of the drawing in a volume of the artist's work., and Mounted with eleven other drawings on page 2 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Volume 1, page 2. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man rides a hog with reckless abandon to the right, his left hand raised and an expression of glee on his face. Behind him, on the left, are a man that has been knocked to the ground and a dog that has bounded out of the way. A structure with a doorway and windows, perhaps on fire, is seen in the background on the left; a cloud or billowing smoke is visible in the sky overhead
Description:
Title and date from local card catalog record., Signed with the artist's initials at top of image., and Mounted with eleven other drawings on page 2 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
A scene depicting the meeting of a fraternal organization with members standing along the two sides of a long table. A stout man dressed in robes with gloves tucked into an apron tied at his waist stands atop the table and addresses the group; a speech bubble emanating from his mouth, "Brothers I should by ashamed &c."
Description:
Title from inscription in black ink on mount., Date from unverified data from local card catalog record., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Fraternal organizations, Meetings, Public speaking, and Candles
Volume 1, page 8. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A French postillion, whip in hand and wearing huge boots, is seen from behind looking over his right shoulder; a church is visible in the distance
Description:
Title and date from those supplied in the British Museum catalog for the print made after this drawing., Attribution to Bunbury based on inclusion of the drawing in a volume of the artist's work., Mounted with one other drawing on page 8 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., and Original design for no. 4743 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4.
Volume 1, page 2. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Country view with a church at center, its grounds enclosed by a fence with a gate. A tree is seen in the foreground on the right; smaller bushes surround the church on the left. A windmill and a small building sit atop a hill in the distance
Description:
Title and date from local card catalog record., Attribution to Bunbury based on inclusion of the drawing in a volume of the artist's work., and Mounted with eleven other drawings on page 2 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
A soldier, worried look upon his face, leads his pregnant lady by the arm through a rural scene
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Date from unverified data from local card catalog record and based on uniform., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, Poverty, Pregnant women, and Soldiers
A young girl begs for change as she holds out a hat to a couple heading toward the crowd around the tents at Epsom Derby. Her father (?) half kneels while playing a violin, and a woman (her mother?) clutches a baby to her breast
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Date based on unverified data in local card catalog record., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Epsom Derby, England (Horse race), Beggars, Crowds, and Families