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2.
"A little music", or, The delights of harmony [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1810]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young woman plays the piano (right) with painful intentness, and sings, as does the man who holds open her music-book, inscribed 'On Rosy Bed by Tinckling Billy'. A middle-aged military officer stands full face playing the flute. A fat elderly 'cit...
Alternative Title:
Delights of harmony
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
H. Humphrey
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Topic):
Cats, Dogs, Figurines, Music rooms, Musicians, and Sleeping
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "A little music", or, The delights of harmony [graphic]

3.
"And would'st thou turn the vile reproach on me?" [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[2 February 1807]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A grotesquely hideous man, lean and elderly, sits in an armchair addressing a comely young woman who stands demurely (l.), her pose accentuating her pregnancy. Behind them is an empty fireplace; on the chimney-piece is a Venus pudica flanked by cupid...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Feby. 2d, 1807, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "And would'st thou turn the vile reproach on me?" [graphic]

4.
"The inexpressible air of dignity, the incomprehensible je-ne-scais-quoi of elegance ... [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 March 1803]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Marquis of Blandford walks in profile to the left. on a flagged pavement. He is stiffly erect, a cane held horizontally in his right. hand, his left. arm hanging vertically. He has sloping shoulders and long arms, and wears a double-breasted tail...
Description:
Title from first line of quoted text below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. March 9th, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Marlborough, George Spencer Churchill, Duke of, 1766-1840
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > "The inexpressible air of dignity, the incomprehensible je-ne-scais-quoi of elegance ... [graphic]

5.
A Scotch poney commonly call'd a Galloway [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 June 1803]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lord Galloway, short, bulky, and ugly, rides in profile to the left. He wears a wrinkled Jean-de-Bry coat (see BMSat 9425), with a star, round hat, and top-boots, and uses a gold-headed cane as a riding-switch."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Scotch poney commonly called a Galloway and Scotch pony commonly call'd a Galloway
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 4th, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Galloway, John Stewart, Earl of, 1736-1806
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A Scotch poney commonly call'd a Galloway [graphic].

6.
A barbers-shop in assize time from a picture painted by H.W. Bunbury, Esqre. / [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[15 May 1818]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A country barber, his assistant, and a boy, are engaged in shaving and wig-dressing. An elderly rustic sits full-face and well-lathered in an arm-chair in the centre of the shop, while a lean and tattered barber holds the bowl. A stout farmer in top-...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Now first published May 15th, 1818, by G. Humphrey, nephew and successor to the late Mrs. H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A barbers-shop in assize time from a picture painted by H.W. Bunbury, Esqre. / [graphic]

7.
A broad hint of not meaning to dance [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 November 1804]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A provincial Assembly Room, with dancers in violent action in the background, in country dance or cotillion. In the foreground is an ugly foppish and conceited fellow standing with raised coat-tails and his back to the fire. He holds cocked hat and c...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd November 20th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Topic):
Ballrooms, Clocks & watches, Dancers, Fireplaces, and Sconces
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A broad hint of not meaning to dance [graphic]

8.
A calm [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[16 May 1810]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A sea-side scene on a hot day. The centre figure is a tall young woman, in a muslin dress with bare arms and neck, holding an open parasol and a patterned scarf. A fat 'cit' trudges along, much distressed; he mops his bald head, holding his hat with ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 16th, 1810, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A calm [graphic]

9.
A cockney & his wife going to Wycombe [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 June 1805]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The pair, seated in a gig, drive (r. to left.) along a country road, preceded by a mongrel dog carrying a large bone. The man drives the miserable hack with the air of an expert, flicking a heavy lash over the animal's neck. He is smartly dressed wit...
Alternative Title:
Cockney and his wife going to Wycombe
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 10th, 1805, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, London
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A cockney & his wife going to Wycombe [graphic].

10.
A fundamental error in the art of skaiting [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 November 1805]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"One man falls violently, arms and legs in the air; he brings the ferrule of his stick heavily down on the eye of a neighbour who has just landed on his posterior, his legs and arms extended. In the background three other skaters have fallen, and lie ...
Alternative Title:
Fundamental error in the art of skating, Elements of skateing : a fundamental error in the art of skaiting, and Elements of skating : a fundamental error in the art of skaiting
Description:
Title etched below image, following series title.
Publisher:
Publishd. November 24th, 1805, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A fundamental error in the art of skaiting [graphic].

11.
A great man on the turf, or, Sir Solomon in all his glory [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[7 July 1803]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Duke of Bedford [Identified in the House of Lords Gillray Collection as Mr Norton.] stands directed to the right., his head in profile, on a mound watching a race. He wears riding-dress with spurred top-boots and holds a riding-switch. Three hors...
Alternative Title:
Sir Solomon in all his glory
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 7th, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Bedford, John Russell, Duke of, 1766-1839
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A great man on the turf, or, Sir Solomon in all his glory [graphic]

12.
A hint to young officers vide Edinborg [sic] chronicle 1804. [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 July 1804]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Lord Moira, a candle in each hand, stands in the doorway of his house. He wears a dressing-gown in place of a coat He has opened the door to a young officer, who steps forward unsteadily raising his cocked hat. An ugly watchman (l.) in Highland dress...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. July 9th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street
Subject (Name):
Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A hint to young officers vide Edinborg [sic] chronicle 1804. [graphic]

13.
A master of ceremonies sketch'd at the castle, Richmond. [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[10 January 1803]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A middle-aged man in gold-laced coat and waistcoat, with powdered hair and pigtail, bows stiffly in profile to the left. with a grimace of pleased surprise. He puts his right. hand across his breast, holds a tricorne hat at arm's length, and extends ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. Jany. 10th, 1803, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A master of ceremonies sketch'd at the castle, Richmond. [graphic]

14.
A morning ride [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[25 February 1804]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Prince of Wales and McMahon ride side by side (r. to left.) past Carlton House, followed by a groom. The Prince, stout and dignified, sits very upright on a high-stepping horse. McMahon s much smaller mount canters; he rides (on the Prince's l.) ...
Description:
Title etched at top of image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Feby. 25th, 1804, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess [sic] Street
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A morning ride [graphic]

15.
A petty-professor of modern-history brought to light [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[20 March 1810]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"William Smyth, slim, and fashionably dressed under his gown, delivers a lecture. He stands in profile to the left, his hands resting on the cloth-covered table on which his reading-desk stands, its slope covered with the sheets of the lecture. Heavy ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. March 20th, 1810, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, London
Subject (Name):
Smyth, William, 1765-1849 and Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, Marquess of, 1780-1863.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A petty-professor of modern-history brought to light [graphic]

16.
A squall [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[16 May 1810]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A violent storm of wind and rain strikes prome-naders on the sea-shore. The dress or cloak of a fat woman blows over her head, and her umbrella is blown inside out. A dog stands facing her. A man tries to walk against the wind (right). In the middle ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 16th, 1810, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A squall [graphic]

17.
A view of Newmarket-Heath taken from Davis's Straits / [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 June 1807]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A very obese man with very short legs stands on a mound in profile to the right. He has short jagged hair, wears a round hat and a coat, which though not long in cut reaches to his boots He has an expression of concentrated calculation; he holds a pe...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 9th, 1807, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A view of Newmarket-Heath taken from Davis's Straits / [graphic]

18.
A view of the pier of Scarborough [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[18 June 1807]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A tall thin man on a well-bred hone gallops (l. to r.) close to the sea. He bends forward, his flying coat-tails making his back a concave line. The cliff and curving pier of Scarborough, with a low coastal fortification, are on the extreme left."--B...
Alternative Title:
View of the peer of Scarborough
Description:
Title etched below image; the first 'e' in 'peer' is scored through and an 'i' inserted above using a caret.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 18th, 1807, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Mulgrave, Henry Phipps, Earl of, 1755-1831
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A view of the pier of Scarborough [graphic].

19.
Ah me! that thou the freshman's-guide should'st read, yet venture on the hallowed grass to tread

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 October 1806]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The undergraduate walks diagonally (right to left) across the grass of a College court; under his arm is a book: 'Advice to Freshmen'. Behind him (right) the grossly obese Master stands in a Gothic doorway leading from a staircase, pointing angrily a...
Alternative Title:
Rake's-progress at the university. No. 2
Description:
Title from text within curly brackets below image, following series title.
Publisher:
Publish'd October 22d, 1806, by H Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street, London
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ah me! that thou the freshman's-guide should'st read, yet venture on the hallowed grass to tread [graphic].

20.
Ah me! what perils doth that youth encounter, who dares within the fellow's bog to enter! [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[22 October 1806]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two Fellows in cap and gown (l.), walking l. to r. under a stone arcade, see with shocked disapproval a dismayed undergraduate emerging from a door giving on to the arcade. He is slim and fashionably dressed. Another undergraduate (r.) with gold-embr...
Alternative Title:
Rake's-progress at the university. No. 1
Description:
Title from text within curly brackets below image, following series title.
Publisher:
Publish'd October 22d, 1806, by Hh. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street, London
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ah me! what perils doth that youth encounter, who dares within the fellow's bog to enter! [graphic].

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