A collection of approximately 130 drawings and sketches by John Chute and one etching and engraving entitled Chaucer's Grove by P. Mazell (artist James Pettit Andrews) given to Horace Walpole, for his renovation of Strawberry Hill, bound in one volume and with an additional 23 loose leaves, including sketches for the Gallery, Round Tower, and one inspired by a doorcase in Dugdale's St. Paul's for the presses in the Library. Some of the drawings have been annotated by Walpole and/or Thomas Kirgate
Alternative Title:
Original drawings and sketches
Description:
Title from ms. title page in Horace Walpole's hand., Title from Hazen: Original drawings and sketches., In English., John Chute (1701-1776), English architect and connoisseur of the arts and literature, member of Horace Walpole's 'Strawberry committee.', Bound in original marbled boards., Inscribed on front fly leaf: "Lady Waldegrave from W.V. Harcourt, July 5, 1887.", On front pastedown, Carlingford's bookplate., Marble boards with half-leather. Written in ink in unidentified hand on front cover: Strawberry Hill (drawings). Paper lable on spine: "33.", The 3 volumes consist of 1 album and 2 cases., and Original marbled boards. Second Strawberry Hill Sale fleuron used as bookplate. Press-mark K.13, but moved to the Closet. Not in Manuscript Catalogue of 1763; probably kept in the Glass Closet until 1790. Inscribed on the fly-leaf: 'Lady Waldegrave from W.V. Harcourt, July 6, 1867.' Bookplate of Lord Carlingford, who married Lady Waldegrave in 1863.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Twickenham (London, England)
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Country homes, and Buildings, structures, etc
Half-length, oval portrait of Sir John Smith, scholar, diplomat, and political theorist, looking slightly left and wearing a hat and fur-trimmed coat; within a decorative border and frame ending with a coat of arms. The two drawings were created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1744
Alternative Title:
Sir John Smith
Description:
Title from inscription in ink on verso of drawing., Also written on the mount under the drawing in block lettering: Smith., Unsigned., The mount is probably by H. Gravelot based on similar signed drawing in the collection., After Hans Holbein the Younger. See published print., Counter watermark in center of sheet used as the mount: IV., and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
Volume 2, page 382.3. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawing of four rectangular heraldic flags and two cognizances, each labeled below with the name of an English king. The four standards belong to Henry IV, Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III; the two cognizances belong to Henry VII
Description:
Title written in ink above image., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 382.3 in volume 2 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Volume 1, page 12.2. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Seal of Edward I showing the king riding a horse to the right, wearing armor and a flat helmet; he carries a sword in his right hand and holds a shield with three lions passant guardant in his right hand. The horse caparison is also decorated front and back with three lions passant guardant
Description:
Title written in ink below image., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 12.2 in volume 1 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Volume 1, page 12.2. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Seal of Richard I showing the king riding a horse to the right, wearing chainmail armor and a helmet; he carries a sword in his right hand and holds in his left hand a shield on which a lion rampant is visible
Description:
Title written in ink below image., Artist identified as Tovey in the Sotheby's catalogue description of the volume in which this drawing is bound., Date based on publication date of the work in which this drawing is bound., and Mounted on page 12.2 in volume 1 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1792]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 15 Box D175
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two rows of sketches of six women quarter length and mostly in profile with captions inscribed in pencil near each figure. Captions include: I lost a diamond ring in the struggle I assure you; Lord [?] how can you be so rebellious; Success to the French I say from the bottom of my soul; The queen of France has lost her head to a certainty; There are I hope an hundred thousand Frenchmen now ... ; Terrible times ...
Description:
Title from pencil inscription within image., Date supplied by cataloger., Attributed to Woodward., Possibly trimmed from a larger design for a border., and For further information, consult library staff.
A table with a bowl of presumably alcohol stands in a green room with paintings hanging on the wall. Standing around a table, three men raise their glasses in a toast. To the right of the table, a man assists another who is vomiting
Description:
Title inscribed by artist in ink below image., Signed by the artist, lower left in image: W. Goulding des., and Inscription in pencil on verso: [Here's] health to all good soldiers.
Subject (Topic):
Eating & drinking, Intoxication, Soldiers, British, and Vomiting
Pen and black ink architectural drawing of an elevation of a bed chamber featuring cornice molding, a decorative chimneypiece, and two window bays. Corresponding dimensions, notes, calculations, and profiles occupy empty space throughout the design
Alternative Title:
Elevations of the interior walls of a room with the chimney-piece and the profile of a cornice and Elevation of a room, the bed chamber for Lord Dacre
Description:
Title from description inscribed within image. and One of four drawings in a folder.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1790]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 7 Box D170
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A young fashionably dressed man casually swings a club around him which knocks an older lady and her apple cart clear into the air. From the caption: ... the manner of using it is the fashionable swing, as directed in the first article; it may be necessary to observe that the practitioner should be a person of some rank in life, to give the proceedings an eclat this with a proper portion of common assurance, aided by inebriety, will enable him to knock down men, women, children, and apple stalls with impunity and at the same time preserve a perfect sang froid on the occassion
Alternative Title:
Six different methods of carrying a stick with their effects compartment no. 6
Description:
Title from letterpress caption below image., Pen and ink drawing on a broadside with typeface and ornamental border., Nine lines of typeface caption below title: Is the last distinction, and most to be dreaded; a little stick well knotted about three feet in length, or shorter, as may be found convenient must be provided ... This is a pleasing study for city apprentices, who wish to ape the fashionable manners of the West End of the town., One of a series of six drawings by Woodward with the same typescript heading., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Topic):
Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.), Staffs (Sticks), and Etiquette
Volume 1, page 64.1. Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A jousting scene, with mounted knights charging in front of three stands full of spectators, including Charles VII of France
Alternative Title:
Combat in Paris between John de Astley and Peter de Masse, 29 Aug. an. 1438
Description:
Title written in ink within banner at top of image., Statement of responsibility written in ink on mounting sheet, below lower right corner of image., For the print from which this drawing was copied, see the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4121., and Mounted on page 64.1 in volume 1 of James Dallaway's interleaved, extra-illustrated copy of his: Inquiries into the origin and progress of the science of heraldry in England. Gloucester : Printed by R. Raikes, for T. Cadell, London, 1793.