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1. [Rider on horseback] [graphic].
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- Questionable date of publication from pencil annotation in lower right corner of sheet. and Title devised by cataloger.
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership. and Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Rider on horseback] [graphic].
2. [A barbers-shop in assize time] [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- Printmaker and artist from description of published state in the British Museum catalogue., Proof before letters. For state published by G. Humphrey in 1818, see no. 11779 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 9., Publisher and date based on earliest imprint, partially scored through, present on published state: Publish'd January 9th, 1811, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street, London. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark on three edges., and Title based on that of published state.
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [A barbers-shop in assize time] [graphic].
3. Windy weather [graphic] / etch'd by Js. Gillray.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1808 February 10
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "A thin, sharp-featured man walks in the teeth of the wind, holding on his hat, and with his left hand in his breeches pocket. His hat-brim, hair, cravat, coat, the tail of his shirt, the strings of his breeches and shoes, all fly backwards. He walks (right to left) up a rough sandy road edged by windswept bushes. A milestone is inscribed 'To Hampstead Hill'. On the horizon (right) is St. Paul's, dominating the spires of London, and backed by dense cloud."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description:
- One of a set of seven weather-themed prints with the same signature and imprint, all etched by Gillray from drawings by Sneyd. See British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Subject (Topic):
- Autumn., Cityscapes., Milestones., and Winds.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Windy weather [graphic] / etch'd by Js. Gillray.
4. Wide-awake [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1806 November 1
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "A 'cit', ugly and elderly, sits full face at right angles to the fire (right). He has been suddenly awakened by two squalling cats behind him (left) and registers surprise and terror, with staring eyes and gaping, distorted mouth. Both hands are raised, and he has flung back the bandanna which covered his face. The room suggests prosperity: carved marble chimney-piece surmounted by mirror or picture, carpet, hearth-rug, low-backed arm-chair of modern shape."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description:
- Companion print to: "Fast-asleep.", Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Subject (Topic):
- Cats., Clothing & dress--England--1800-1810., and Parlors.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Wide-awake [graphic].
5. Very slippy-weather [graphic] / etch'd by Js. Gillray.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1808 February 10
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- In front of Humphrey's print shop window, a man sits on the pavement, having fallen backwards; his legs are splayed up, his wig is falling off, and coins spill from his pockets. The man's predicament is unobserved by four men studying the Gillray prints displayed in the shop window, each identifiable: a gentleman with a quizzing glass held to his eye; a military officer; a coachman; and a young dustman carrying a pair of skates under his arm, his nose eaten away by syphilis. From the cobblestone street a dog looks at the man. Through the shop door, two men, one an obese cleric, are shown examining a print.
- Alternative Title:
- St. James's Street
- Description:
- One of a set of seven weather-themed prints with the same signature and imprint, all etched by Gillray from drawings by Sneyd. See British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., and Humphrey, Hannah,--active 1774-1817.
- Subject (Topic):
- City & town life., Clergy., Coach drivers. , Falling., Merchandise displays--England--London--1800-1810., Military officers--British., Older people. , People associated with commercial & service activities., Printing industry--England--London--1800-1810., Prints., Stores & shops., Syphilis., Thermometers., Weather., and Window displays.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Very slippy-weather [graphic] / etch'd by Js. Gillray.
6. Venus a la coquelle, or, The Swan-sea Venus [graphic] / designed by Shon ap Shones Esqr.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1809 March 28
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "A very fat lady crouches in a shell drawn by two swans; she holds (tricolour) reins attached to the birds' necks; a carriage-whip is in her right hand. She has a blotched profile; snaky curls hang oddly over her face; she wears a swathed neck-cloth over her chin, a riding-habit with a sleeve slashed in the manner usually denoting theatrical dress, and a hat trimmed with tricolour feathers. Behind her (left) ride two little cupids, each on a swan, with postilion's caps and coats; each plies vigorously a whip made of a bow; a quiver with arrows hangs at the back of the nearer cupid, who has butterfly wings; the back of the other is hidden. Their reins, &c., are tricolour. Their swans stretch their necks angrily at the back of the 'Venus'. Foreground and background are sea and sky."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Alternative Title:
- Swansea Venus, Swan-sea Venus, and Venus a la coquille
- Description:
- A lightly etched letter "P" precedes imprint statement., Printmaker identified as Gillray in the British Museum catalogue., and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Venus a la coquelle, or, The Swan-sea Venus [graphic] / designed by Shon ap Shones Esqr.
7. Theatrical-mendicants relieved [graphic] : "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / Js. Gillray invt. & fect.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1809 January 15
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Kemble, in tattered theatrical dress, stands at the gate of Northumberland House in the Strand, holding out his hat and bowing to the obese and oafish-looking Duke of Northumberland, who is placing a "Draft for 10,000 Pounds" in the hat; in his right hand he holds a paper which lists donations. Kemble is followed by his brother Charles and his sister Mrs. Siddons, both of whom are weeping. Her reticule is stuffed with papers and is inscribed "Humble solicitations..."
- Alternative Title:
- New dramatic resource :
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Covent Garden Theatre., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., Kemble, Charles,--1775-1854--Caricatures and cartoons., Kemble, John Philip,--1757-1823--Caricatures and cartoons., Northumberland, Hugh Percy,--Duke of,--1742-1817--Caricatures and cartoons., Siddons, Sarah,--1755-1831--Caricatures and cartoons., and Strand, The (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Fires--England--London., Fools & jesters., and Harlequin (Fictitious character)
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Theatrical-mendicants relieved [graphic] : "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / Js. Gillray invt. & fect.
8. The wig [graphic] / design'd by an amateur ; Js. Gillray fect.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1810 February 26
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "The lady sits facing her reflection in a pier-glass. She wears a plain muslin gown with long sleeves and holds an open book: 'Delphine'. Her hair is cropped; the maid holds the brown wig with tight curls which she is about to place on her mistress's head. The dressing-table has been pushed to the left; the end remaining in view is covered with bottles of 'Honey Water', 'Eau de Cologne', 'Otto de Rose', and 'Esprit de . . .', &c. On a plain table beside the maid (right) are an open box labelled 'Ross's Elastic Wigs' [cf. No. 11597], a bottle of 'Huile Antique', two small combs, and a tiny hair-brush. The doors of the book-case are open showing volumes inscribed 'Tales of Wonder' [see No. 9932], 'Fashionable . . . Me . . .', 'Faublais' [two], 'Uncle Thoma[s]', 'Rosa Matilda'. The picture on the wall is 'Noon', a lady walking with an open parasol. In the foreground are an open coffer with a garment hanging from it, the lap-dog sleeping on a stool, an open music-book, 'Opera Dances', with pan-pipes. On a chair are a cloak and large cylindrical bonnet. Another table stands against the wall, heavy and ornate, supported on pilasters like a chimney-piece. On it is a different vase of flowers from that in No. 11608."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Alternative Title:
- Progress of the toilet : and Progress of the toilet ; plate 2
- Description:
- Second of three prints in a series entitled: Progress of the toilet. and Title etched below image, following series title and preceding plate number.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The wig [graphic] / design'd by an amateur ; Js. Gillray fect.
9. The three Mr. Wiggins's [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1803 June 16
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "Three handsome young men, stooping slightly, walk languidly arm-in-arm along a pavement in profile to the left. They have a strong family resemblance, with variations in profile and in the size of their whiskers. They are dressed alike, except for differently curving hat-brims, in tail-coats with sleeves gathered at the shoulder, but without the clumsy bulk of the Jean-de-Bry, cf. BMSat 9425, stocks resembling those worn by Skeffington, see BMSat 9557, but less extravagantly swathed, frilled shirts, double-breasted outer waitcoats, riding-breeches, and boots with deep tops. Their long powdered hair is tied, and their coats are thickly frosted with powder, cf. BMSat 8190. They do not carry canes."--British Museum online catalogue.
- Description:
- Printmaker from British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., and Mathew, Montague James, 1773-1819--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The three Mr. Wiggins's [graphic].
