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1. A perspective view of [the] parade in St. James's Park the Treasury, the new buildings for the Horse Guards, and His Majesty going to the House of Lords = Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey.
- Call Number:
- Quarto 724 771N
- Collection Title:
- Page 181. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View in the park with spectators watching the parade, as George II makes his way to the House of Lords, showing the Horse Guards and the Treasury."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs
- Description:
- Titles engraved below image, in English and French., "An earlier state of this print was first listed in John Bowles's catalogue for 1753, in the series 'Perspective Views in and about London', p.44, number 19"--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: R,9.27., Plate from: A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. London : Printed for W. Innys and J. Richardson [etc.], 1754-55., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., Plate numbered "5" beneath lower right corner of image., Folded to 25.5 x 24.5 cm; mounted to 32 x 26 cm., and Mounted on page 181 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
- Publisher:
- W. Innys and J. Richardson, etc.
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), Saint James's Park (London, England),, England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760,, Horse Guards (London, England : Building),, and Great Britain. Treasury
- Subject (Topic):
- Buildings, Parks, Government facilities, Soldiers, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Carriages & coaches
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of [the] parade in St. James's Park the Treasury, the new buildings for the Horse Guards, and His Majesty going to the House of Lords = Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs / [graphic]
2. Descent of Madame Saqui surrounded by fireworks [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [18 May 1822]
- Call Number:
- 822.05.18.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A young tightrope walker balances herself as she walks across the wire high above a crowd a fashionable dressed crowd of men, women, and children in a large field surrounded by trees. A fireworks display brightens the sky as the sun sets behind the trees
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
- Publisher:
- Published May 18, 1822, by Thos. Kelly, 27 Paternoster Row
- Subject (Name):
- Lalanne, Marguerite-Antoinette, 1786-1866,
- Subject (Topic):
- Aerialists, Fireworks, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Descent of Madame Saqui surrounded by fireworks [graphic].
3. James Figg master of [the] noble science of defence on [the] right hand in Oxford Road ... / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Ireland, Anna Maria, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1794]
- Call Number:
- Hogarth 794.00.00.202 Box 135
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- James Figg stands with his right hand on his back-sword and his left hand on his hip as he faces his a gentleman opponent in a boxing ring; specators crowd the stands on two levels; with ornaments above the frame
- Description:
- Title from etched text., Not Hogarth., See Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (1st ed.), p. 313-4., Plate from: Ireland, S. Graphic illustrations of Hogarth. London : Published by R. Faulder, New Bond Street; and J. Egerton, 1794, vol. 1, opposite p. 89., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
- Publisher:
- R. Faulder and J. Egerton
- Subject (Name):
- Figg, James, -1734,
- Subject (Topic):
- Boxers (Sports), Boxing, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > James Figg master of [the] noble science of defence on [the] right hand in Oxford Road ... / [graphic]
4. James Figg master of [the] noble science of defence on [the] right hand in Oxford Road ... / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Ireland, Anna Maria, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1794]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- James Figg stands with his right hand on his back-sword and his left hand on his hip as he faces his a gentleman opponent in a boxing ring; specators crowd the stands on two levels; with ornaments above the frame
- Description:
- Title from etched text., Not Hogarth., See Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (1st ed.), p. 313-4., Plate from: Ireland, S. Graphic illustrations of Hogarth. London : Published by R. Faulder, New Bond Street; and J. Egerton, 1794, vol. 1, opposite p. 89., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: £8-8-0. Ms. note in pencil on top of print: 4., and On page 233 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to: 18.5 x 13.2 cm.
- Publisher:
- R. Faulder and J. Egerton
- Subject (Name):
- Figg, James, -1734,
- Subject (Topic):
- Boxers (Sports), Boxing, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > James Figg master of [the] noble science of defence on [the] right hand in Oxford Road ... / [graphic]
5. John Gilpin. [graphic]. 3
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs, 25 July 1785.
- Call Number:
- 724 707F
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 12. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Gilpin gallops (right to left) past the 'Bell' at Edmonton. His wife and family watch from the balcony; an inn-servant from the door. Dogs bark and spectators are amused."--British Museum catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- 'Stop, stop, John Gilpin! here's the house!' they all at once did cry ...
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Four lines of verse below image: 'Stop, stop, John Gilpin! here's the house!' they all at once did cry; the dinner waits, and we are tir'd! said Gilpin 'So am I!'., Third plate in a series of six, each with a plate number in the upper right and verses at bottom. All plates have the same publication line and date; plate 1 has the longer title "Six prints, from the renowned History of John Gilpin" as well as "Book 110" etched in upper left corner. See British Museum catalgoue., Plate numbered "3" in upper right corner., and Bound in as leaf 12 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Fowler, J. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin. [London?], [1707?].
- Publisher:
- Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
- Subject (Name):
- Cowper, William, 1731-1800.
- Subject (Topic):
- Horseback riding, Taverns (Inns), Servants, Family members, Balconies, Spectators, and Dogs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > John Gilpin. [graphic]. 3
6. Lottery drawing, Coopers Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 February 1809]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.2
- Collection Title:
- V. 2 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the interior of a hall in which a lottery is taking place; at centre on a raised stage, five men seated at a table, in front of and beneath which are seated more men; to either side, in front of tall, open receptacles each topped with a crown, is a man reading a piece of paper, a woman holding up an empty hand, and a seated man watching proceedings; at the front, many spectators watching from rows of counters on which are laid broad sheets of paper."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: No. 53., Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 2, opposite page 193., 1 print : aquatint and etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 22.4 x 26.9 cm, on sheet 26.8 x 34.1 cm., and Watermark: J. Whatman 1808.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Lotteries, Interiors, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lottery drawing, Coopers Hall [graphic]
7. Lottery drawing, Coopers Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 February 1809]
- Call Number:
- Topos L847 no. 18+
- Collection Title:
- V. 2 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the interior of a hall in which a lottery is taking place; at centre on a raised stage, five men seated at a table, in front of and beneath which are seated more men; to either side, in front of tall, open receptacles each topped with a crown, is a man reading a piece of paper, a woman holding up an empty hand, and a seated man watching proceedings; at the front, many spectators watching from rows of counters on which are laid broad sheets of paper."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: No. 53., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 2, opposite page 193.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Lotteries, Interiors, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lottery drawing, Coopers Hall [graphic]
8. Mounting Guard, St. James's Park [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 February 1809]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.2
- Collection Title:
- V. 2 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the Horse Guards in St James's Park; soldiers marching in formation on the right, spectators gathered in foreground to left."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: No. 56., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 2, opposite page 206.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- Saint James's Park (London, England), London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Army. Royal Regiment of Horse.
- Subject (Topic):
- Parks, Soldiers, Spectators, and Marching
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mounting Guard, St. James's Park [graphic]
9. Royal Circus [graphic]
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 May 1809]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
- Collection Title:
- V. 3 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior view of the circus in St George's Fields; a circular arena in centre, and stage to the right; a performance taking place on the stage, and standing spectators occupying arena, others watching from surrounding galleries."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 66., Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 13., and Watermark: J. Whatman 1809 W. Balston.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st May 1809 at R. Ackrmann's [sic] Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- St. George's Fields., London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- New Royal Circus (London, England) and Surrey Theatre.
- Subject (Topic):
- Circuses & shows, Theaters, Audiences, Spectators, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Royal Circus [graphic]
