Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1781 - Yale University Library Search Results

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [not before 28 October 1781]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Gamblers seated and standing round an E.O. table. The table is octagon-shaped, the circular roulette mechanism being sunk in its centre, surrounded with the letters E.O. for even and odd. In the foreground (right), in profile to the left, a man leans...
Description:: Title from lettered state.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Topham, Edward, 1751-1820
Subject (Topic):: Gambling, Coins, Purses, Sleeping, Anxiety, and Despair
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [E, O, or the fashionable vowels] [graphic].

Published / Created:: [28 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.28.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from item.
Publisher:: Pub. by T. Colley Novr. 28 17[8]1 high Holborn London
Subject (Geographic):: France
Subject (Topic):: Soldiers, French, Military uniforms, Piers & wharves, Clothing & dress, and Dogs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A French man of war [graphic].

Published / Created:: [28 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.28.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A crowded Quaker meeting hall in which many of the congregation, seated in the pews and stalls or in the gallery, are sleeping or yawning as one man and one woman argue
Description:: Title from item.
Publisher:: Pubd. Nov. 28th, 1781, by HHumphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Topic):: Quakers, Friends' meeting houses, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The Quakers meeting [graphic].

Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.27.02
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:: Lewis Walpole Library > Signor Puppy first catgut scraper. [graphic]

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.27.01+
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:: Lewis Walpole Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Published / Created:: [not before 9 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.09.03.2+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A family party walking past the entrance to Bagnigge Wells: A fat citizen, his wig awry and dripping with perspiration, carries a little girl who holds a whip. His stout wife walks behind (right) holding a fan in one hand, a tasselled cane in the oth...
Description:: Title and imprint from British Museum online catalogue.
Publisher:: Printed for & Sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No 69 in St Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):: England and London
Subject (Topic):: Families, Fathers & children, Couples, Walking, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Deputy dumpling and family enjoying a summer afternoon [graphic].

Creator:: Nixon, John, -1818, artist
Published / Created:: [25 October 1781]
Call Number:: 781.10.25.01+
Image Count:: 1
Abstract:: "An election procession of thirteen patriots walking from right to left wearing the colours of Sir Watkin Lewes, elected M.P. for the City, 29 Sept. 1781, see British Museum satire no. 5849. Two flags are carried, one "Lewes & Freedom", the other, "No...
Alternative Title:: Electioneering procession from the Mansion House to Guildhall
Description:: Title etched below image. The 'o' in 'electioneering' has been inserted above the line.
Publisher:: Pubd. Octr. 25, 1781 by W. Wells No. 132 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):: England, London, and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821 and Great Britain. Parliament
Subject (Topic):: Political activity, Elections, Butchers, City & town life, Chimney sweeps, Clothing & dress, Corruption, Dogs, Muckraking, Musical instruments, Political parades & rallies, Slogans, and Staffs (Sticks)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]

Published / Created:: Oct 21, 1781.
Call Number:: 781.10.21.01.1
Image Count:: 1
Description:: Title etched below image.
Publisher:: Pub. by E. Hedges N 92 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):: England
Subject (Topic):: Reading, Correspondence, and Interiors
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A letter from a great man's butler [graphic].

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