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1. An epicure [graphic] / Rowlandson.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 7
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "An obese and elderly citizen stands almost full-face holding up a (?) turbot, with an expression of intense satisfaction. His left hand holds his head, pushing up his wig. His dress is old-fashioned, with a flapped waistcoat. Between his feet is a shallow saucepan."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description:
- Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Printseller's announcement following publication statement: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening., See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v 6., no. 7445 for a description of another state published in 1788., and Title etched below image.
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Fores, S. W., publisher., and Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Food., Obesity. , and Pots & pans.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > An epicure [graphic] / Rowlandson.
2. Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1783 April 10
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- A tall, thin gentleman in a military uniform walks accross a mountainous landscape carrying on his back an obese parson with a "Tithes" basket full of chickens and a sucking-pig under his left arm and a scourge with three lashes in his right hand. Behind them and in front of his sheaved harvest stands a farmer dressed in a smock, with a branch in his right hand and his hat in the left. He says, "We Farmers have our Bodys Eat up, for the good of our Souls."
- Alternative Title:
- Majesty of the people
- Description:
- Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Text following title: The Lord open'd the mouth of the ass, &c., and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy--England--18th century., Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Farmers., Military officers--British--18th century., Obesity. , Tithes. , and Whips.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Balaam, or, The majesty of the people [graphic].
3. The cole-heavers [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1783 April 16
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Charles Fox, with a fox's head and tail and an expression of delight, holds open the top of a large sack almost completely filled with coins. Opposite him, Lord North, standing on a substantially diminished pile of coins, carefully adds another shovelful to the sack. The sack is signed, "For private use." Behind them on the wall, under the ribbon signed, "For the use of the publick," several smaller empty sacks hang on a rope stretched between large pegs. Under the title is a verse, "Two virtuous Elves, / Taking care of themselves."
- Alternative Title:
- Coal-heavers
- Description:
- Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
- Publisher:
- W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Fox, Charles James,--1749-1806--Caricatures and cartoons., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher., and North, Frederick,--Lord,--1732-1792--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Subject (Topic):
- Bags. , Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Coins., Corruption., and Obesity.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The cole-heavers [graphic].