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51.
[Portrait of William Lamb as a child] [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 November 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 12
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three quarter length portrait of a child wearing a hat. ... The plate has been defaced by scratches. A satire by Gillray on his own work as an engraver. A portrait of William Lamb, afterwards Lord Melbourne (b. 15 Mar. 1779)."--British Museum online ...
Alternative Title:
Sketch'd by Humphrey, spoil'd by Gillray
Sketched by Humphrey, spoiled by Gillray
Description:
Title devised by cataloger; varying form of title from statements of responsibility below image.
Publisher:
Dedicated ... & publish'd Novr. 1st, 1781, by J. Gillray ... and Sold by R. Wilkinson, No. 58 Cornhill, London
Subject (Name):
Melbourne, William Lamb, Viscount, 1779-1848.
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Portrait of William Lamb as a child] [graphic]

52.
A stranger at Sparta standing long upon one leg ... [graphic].

Published / Created:
[2 April 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 12
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Design in a circle inset in a square. A young dancer, Auguste Vestris (Vestr' Allard) in the centre of the stage. He is poised on the right toe, his left leg extended horizontally, his arms held out, a wide-brimmed hat, trimmed with ribbon and flower...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published 2st [sic] April 1781 by Torre, No. 44 Market Lane
Subject (Name):
Vestris, Auguste, 1760-1842
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A stranger at Sparta standing long upon one leg ... [graphic].

53.
Regardèz moi [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Gaetan Vestris (right) giving a dancing lesson to a gigantic goose with a human head and long pigtail queue. They face each other in profile. Vestris stands with his legs together, chest thrown out, his arms curved. "Regardez-moi" was his characteris...
Description:
Title from text at bottom of image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Vestris, Gaëtan, 1729-1808, Cholmondeley, George James Cholmondeley, Marquess of, 1749-1827, and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subject (Topic):
Dance, Geese, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Regardèz moi [graphic].

54.
Signor Puppy first catgut scraper. [graphic]

Published / Created:
[27 November 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait (whole-length) of a man standing in profile to the right holding a violin in his right hand, a bow in his left."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
First catgut scraper
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
[Pu]bd. Nov. 27, 81, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Puppo, Giuseppe, 1749-1827
Subject (Topic):
Violinists, Violins, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Signor Puppy first catgut scraper. [graphic]

55.
Les plaisir [sic] du mènage [graphic]

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 August 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A domestic interior. In the upper margin is engraved, "Give me the sweet delight of Love - a Catch", and the design illustrates the lines of the catch: "A smoky house, a failing trade, Six squalling brats, and a scolding jade." A man (full-face) sta...
Alternative Title:
Plaisir du mènage
Plaisirs du mènage
Give me the sweet delight of love : a catch
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Augt. 1st, 1781, by H. Humphrey, New Bond St.
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Families, Children, Domestic life, Couples, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Les plaisir [sic] du mènage [graphic]

56.
Sir Samuel House [graphic].

Creator:
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 July 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait (whole-length) of Sam House seated in an arm-chair, a wineglass in his right hand, his left hand on his hip. At his right side, on a small rectangular table, is a punch-bowl inscribed "Fox for eve[r]". He is in his well-known dress, see BMSa...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published July 12, 1781, by C. Knight, Berwick Street
Subject (Name):
House, Samuel, -1785
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Sir Samuel House [graphic].

57.
[Lady Archer] [graphic]

Creator:
Bretherton, Charles, approximately 1760-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
pubd. as the act directs, Jy. 8th, 1781.
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait (half length) of Lady Archer in profile to the right, her aquiline nose exaggerated, and she is frowning. She wears a hat tilted forward, her hair being dressed high with a club resting on her shoulders."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Archer, Sarah West, Lady, 1741-1801
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Lady Archer] [graphic]

58.
The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
10 Dec. 1781.
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A circular design. George III (or Lord North) asleep on a sofa. He is in profile to the left, his head falling forwards, his right arm resting on the back of the sofa, his right leg extended on the sofa, his left leg on the ground. Behind the sofa st...
Alternative Title:
State watchman discovered by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by I. Jones
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, America., United States, and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Colonies, History, Britannia (Symbolic character), Sleeping, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].

59.
The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
10 Dec. 1781.
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A circular design. George III (or Lord North) asleep on a sofa. He is in profile to the left, his head falling forwards, his right arm resting on the back of the sofa, his right leg extended on the sofa, his left leg on the ground. Behind the sofa st...
Alternative Title:
State watchman discovered by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. by I. Jones
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, America., United States, and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Colonies, History, Britannia (Symbolic character), Sleeping, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].

60.
Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 November 1781]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young military officer wearing a gorget stands at the door of a house, his left hand on the knocker, looking up at two courtesans who lean out of a sash-window over the door. He puts a coin into the hat of a disabled sailor who stands behind him, s...
Description:
Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards.
Publisher:
Pub. as the act direts [sic], Nov. 27, 1781, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London
Subject (Topic):
Courtesans, Brothels, Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Organ grinders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

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