Title etched below image., Plate from: Neale, J.P. Views of the seats of noblemen and gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. London : W.H. Reid, 1818-1823., and "Proof."--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Pub. March 1, 1822, by J.P. Neale, 16 Bennett St., Blackfriars Road, & Sherwood, Neely & Jones, Paternoster Row
"Orpheus and Eurydice walking in the underworld; on the right, three dogs; on the left, a putto holding a torch and a banner; in an oval frame with palm leaves; copy after bill-head by Bartolozzi who etched after Cipriani in 1767."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger., Date from British Museum online catalogue, museum registration number 1897,1231.265., For earlier impression without title, Cf. Lewis Walpole Copy: no. 7 in Folio 75 B28 799., Sheet trimmed to design., and On page numbered 8 in an album of 116 prints: [Bartolozzi and his pupils].
Full length portrait of philanthropist Thomas Coram who began his career in shipping and trading, both in America and England, gaining a wide knowledge of colonial affairs. Later became projector of the Foundling Hospital, shown sitting, directed, facing and looking to the left, wearing open coat over vest and cravat, holding gloves in his left hand and a medal in his right hand, hat on the floor by his right foot; surrounded by emblems representing his mercatilist and philanthropic activities, including a scroll lettered "The Royal Charter" and a globe on the right; column and view of the sea and boats behind
Alternative Title:
Captain Thomas Coram
Description:
Title, artist, printmaker and imprint from later state., Later state with lettering below the image with title, continuing "who after 17 years unwearied application, obtained the Charter of the Foundling Hospital, / To the Governors & Guardians of the Hospital, this Print is humbly dedicated / by their obedient humble Servt / R. Cribb", production and publication details: "W. Hogarth Pinxt" "London, Published Dec. 1. 1796, by R. Cribb No 288 Holborn" and "W. Nutter sculpt"., Sheet trimmed to plate mark except at bottom., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand at bottom of print: Not in Nichols's book. Proof impression., and On page 222 in volume 3.
Full length portrait of philanthropist Thomas Coram who began his career in shipping and trading, both in America and England, gaining a wide knowledge of colonial affairs. Later became projector of the Foundling Hospital, shown sitting, directed, facing and looking to the left, wearing open coat over vest and cravat, holding gloves in his left hand and a medal in his right hand, hat on the floor by his right foot; surrounded by emblems representing his mercatilist and philanthropic activities, including a scroll lettered "The Royal Charter" and a globe on the right; column and view of the sea and boats behind
Alternative Title:
Captain Thomas Coram
Description:
Title, artist, printmaker and imprint from later state., Later state with lettering below the image with title, continuing "... To the Governors & Guardians of the Hospital, this Print is humbly dedicated / by their obedient humble Servt / R. Cribb"., Sheet trimmed to plate mark except at bottom., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand at bottom of print: Not in Nichols's book., and On page 223 in volume 3.
Publisher:
Published Dec. 1, 1796 by R. Cribb, No. 288 Holborn
An album of engraved tickets, invitations, bookplates, and other designs, some in multiple impressions and states, one in proof, mostly black and white, with one in sepia ink, mostly engraved by Bartolozzi or his pupils. Other artists and printmakers include: I.C.B., G.B. Cipriani, E.F. Burney, B. West, L. Legoux, R.H. Cromek, H. Bunbury, Walker, Cook, Tresham, and Fittler. Most engravings are undated though some tickets are dated between 1778-1797; a few name printers and publisher: W. Hinton, G. Graglia, Mr. Sandby, J. Sewell
Description:
Title from printed t.p. with unsigned, undated engraving, mounted.
"King Edward's Gallery at Fonthill Abbey, with windows at left, picture of a monarch above the fireplace at right, shelves of books behind, ornately carved table at centre foreground, and two figures in another room in background."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state of similar composition
Description:
Title etched below image., Proof state; for published state, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.3207., Plate from: Britton, J. Graphical and literary illustrations of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire. London : Printed for the author, 1823., Numbered "Pl. VIII" in upper right margin., "C. & Co."--Lower right corner., and "Proof."--Lower left corner.
Publisher:
Published by the author
Subject (Name):
Beckford, William, 1760-1844 and Fonthill Abbey.
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Interiors, and Galleries (Display spaces)
"King Edward's Gallery at Fonthill Abbey, with windows at left, picture of a monarch above the fireplace at right, shelves of books behind, ornately carved table at centre foreground, and two figures in another room in background."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state of similar composition
Description:
Title etched below image., Proof state; for published state, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.3207., Plate from: Britton, J. Graphical and literary illustrations of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire. London : Printed for the author, 1823., Numbered "Pl. VIII" in upper right margin., "C. & Co."--Lower right corner., and "Proof."--Lower left corner.
Publisher:
Published by the author
Subject (Name):
Beckford, William, 1760-1844 and Fonthill Abbey.
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Interiors, and Galleries (Display spaces)
Varrall, John Charles, active 1818-1848, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1824]
Call Number:
Babb-Beckford no. 78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of Fonthill Abbey from the south, across Bitham Lake
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate from: Neale, J.P. Graphical illustrations of Fonthill Abbey. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co. [etc.], 1824., and "Proof"--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1, 1824, by J.P. Neale, 16 Bennett St., Blackfriars Road, & Sherwood & Jones, Paternoster Row and Printed by J. Bishop
Title etched below image., Plate from: Neale, J.P. Graphical illustrations of Fonthill Abbey. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co. [etc.], 1824., and "Proof."--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1, 1824, by J.P. Neale, 16 Bennett St., Blackfriars Road, & Sherwood & Jones, Paternoster Row and Printed by J. Bishop