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1. Alexander the 6th [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [not after 1806]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 B935 805 folder 33 Box 3
- Collection Title:
- [Scrapbook of drawings].
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Portrait of Pope Alexander VI; half length, in profile to the right; wearing a red mozetta and a red zucchetto trimmed in white (the Camauro).
- Description:
- Title inscribed below image, in ink in a contemporary hand., Unsigned; artist unidentified., Place and date of production based on the country of residence and death date of Richard Bull, who owned and likely assembled the album in which this drawing was found., Formerly laid in with one other drawing at page 91 in an album containing 402 pages, bound in red morocco leather with single gilt ruled line; spine stamped in gold "Drawings." Now disassembled and matted separately: Bull, R. Scrapbook of drawings. [England], [not after 1806]., Matted together with one other drawing to 49 x 37 cm., and Original case shelved separately.
- Subject (Name):
- Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503,
- Subject (Topic):
- Popes
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Alexander the 6th [art original].
2. An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790]
- Call Number:
- Folio 33 30 Copy 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Drawing of one side of an ivory comb that was kept by Horace Walpole in the Holbein Chamber at Strawberry Hill. Rows of teeth run along the upper and lower edges on the comb; a decorative motif runs along the right and left edges. In the center of the comb, between the rows of teeth, are depictions of two scenes. On the left, a figure sits in the bath holding a flower while another figure pours water into the bath from a pitcher; the sun shines above. On the right, a figure stands in front of a bed
- Alternative Title:
- Ancient ivory comb, size of the original
- Description:
- Title written in ink below image., Attribution to John Carter from local catalog card., Date of production based on probable date for Richard Bull's assembly of the extra-illustrated volume in which this drawing appears. See Hazen., Mounted on page 118 of Richard Bull's copiously extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 13., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Combs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An antient ivory comb, size of the original [art original].
3. Andrea Doria [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [not after 1806]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 B935 805 folder 29 Box 3
- Collection Title:
- [Scrapbook of drawings].
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Portrait drawing of Andrea Doria; bust length, in profile to the left; with a long gray beard; wearing a black hat and a black shirt
- Description:
- Title inscribed below image, in pencil in a contemporary hand., Unsigned; artist unidentified., Place and date of production based on the country of residence and death date of Richard Bull, who owned and likely assembled the album in which this drawing was found., Formerly mounted with one other drawing on page 81 in an album containing 402 pages, bound in red morocco leather with single gilt ruled line; spine stamped in gold "Drawings." Now disassembled and matted separately: Bull, R. Scrapbook of drawings. [England], [not after 1806]., Matted together with one other drawing to 49 x 37 cm., and Original case shelved separately.
- Subject (Name):
- Doria, Andrea, 1466-1560,
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Andrea Doria [art original].
4. Back of Gibraltar Hill [art original]
- Creator:
- Booth, W., artist
- Published / Created:
- [not after 1806]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 B935 805 folder 42 Box 4
- Collection Title:
- [Scrapbook of drawings].
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Watercolor view looking west towards Gibraltar. The eastern side of the Rock rises in the center of the drawing, with the "Signal House" on top labeled in black ink; the gradual decline in elevation to the left ends at "Europa Pt.", also labeled in black ink. Numerous ships sail in the waters of the foreground and background
- Description:
- Title written below image, in brown ink in a contemporary hand., Signed by the artist in black ink below image, in lower left., Date of production based on the death date of Richard Bull, who owned and likely assembled the album in which this drawing was found., Formerly laid in at page 125 in an album containing 402 pages, bound in red morocco leather with single gilt ruled line; spine stamped in gold "Drawings." Now disassembled and matted separately: Bull, R. Scrapbook of drawings. [England], [not after 1806]., Matted to 49 x 37 cm., and Original case shelved separately.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Gibraltar
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Back of Gibraltar Hill [art original]
5. Bishop of Winchesters' at Walton [sic] [art original]
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [late 18th century?]
- Call Number:
- 33 19 Copy 1
- Collection Title:
- Between pages 10 and 11. Copies of seven original letters from King Edward VI to Barnaby Fitz
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of the ruins of Waltham Palace with three figures resting on the grass
- Description:
- Title written in brown ink below image., Statement of responsibility (trimmed) written in brown ink beneath lower right corner of image., Date supplied by cataloger., and Mounted between pages 10 and 11 in Richard Bull's extra-illustrated copy of: Copies of seven original letters from King Edward VI to Barnaby Fitz-Patrick. Strawberry-Hill, printed in the year MDCCLXXII [1772].
- Subject (Topic):
- Ruins
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Bishop of Winchesters' at Walton [sic] [art original]
6. Dia Helionora [art original].
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790]
- Call Number:
- Folio 33 30 Copy 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Drawing of the the bas-relief head in marble of Leonora d'Este, which was kept by Horace Walpole in the Little Cloister at Strawberry Hill. The portrait, in profile to the left, has the inscription "Dia Helionora" below it.
- Alternative Title:
- Basso relievo in Little Cloyster and Basso relievo in Little Cloister
- Description:
- Title from inscription in image; alternative title written in ink below image., Attribution to John Carter from local catalog card., Date of production based on probable date for Richard Bull's assembly of the extra-illustrated volume in which this drawing appears. See Hazen., Mounted on page 31 of Richard Bull's copiously extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 13., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Name):
- Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Portraits and Bas-reliefs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Dia Helionora [art original].
7. Dr. Dee's conjuring stone [art original].
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790]
- Call Number:
- Folio 33 30 Copy 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Drawing depicting a speculum of kennel-coal, in a leather case, that was supposedly used by Dr. Dee the conjurer to deceive the mob in the reign of Queen Elizabeth
- Description:
- Title written in ink below image on mounting page., Attribution to John Carter from local catalog card., Date of production based on probable date for Richard Bull's assembly of the extra-illustrated volume in which this drawing appears. See Hazen., Depicted object was formerly owned by Horace Walpole and kept in the Great North Bedchamber at Strawberry Hill. For a description of the object, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1966,1001.1., Mounted on page 215 of Richard Bull's copiously extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 13., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Name):
- Dee, John, 1527-1608. and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Art collections, Magical devices, and Mirrors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Dr. Dee's conjuring stone [art original].
8. General view coming from Twickenham, looking S.W [art original].
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790]
- Call Number:
- Folio 33 30 Copy 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of the grounds of Strawberry Hill, the villa only partially visible in the distance through a gap in the trees. In the foreground stands the obelisk on a knoll, behind and to the right of which is the cottage set back among the trees. At left is the field to the east of the villa, which is separated from the road by a wooden fence. A man walks along the road in the middle distance; further down the road, a carriage can be seen traveling towards the house
- Alternative Title:
- General view coming from Twickenham, looking southwest
- Description:
- Title written in ink below image., Attribution to John Carter from local catalog card., Date of production based on probable date for Richard Bull's assembly of the extra-illustrated volume in which this drawing appears. See Hazen., Mounted on page 19 of Richard Bull's copiously extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 13., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Twickenham (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Homes and haunts, Buildings, structures, etc, Estates, and Dwellings
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > General view coming from Twickenham, looking S.W [art original].
9. Great North Bed-Chamber [art original].
- Creator:
- Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1790]
- Call Number:
- Folio 33 30 Copy 11
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Drawing showing the interior of the Great North Bedchamber at Strawberry Hill. A canopy bed is centered against the back wall, flanked on either side by two chairs and two hanging paintings. At right is the chimney-piece of Portland stone and gilt designed by Horace Walpole from the tomb of W. Dudley, Bishop of Durham, in Westminster Abbey; a firescreen and two red china bottles are seen sitting in front of the fireplace, while the large picture of Henry 8th and his children is seen hanging above. On the wall at left are two bow windows, the arched tops of which are painted with coats of arms. Between the windows hangs a large mirror, above which hangs a painting and below which sits a table with three vases on it. A clock hangs above another chair on the extreme right. The walls are covered in crimson Norwich damask; two crimson rugs cover the floor, one beneath the bed and the other in the center of the room. The celing is decorated with a geometric pattern in gold
- Alternative Title:
- Great North Bedchamber
- Description:
- Title written in ink below image., Attribution to John Carter from local catalog card., Date of production based on probable date for Richard Bull's assembly of the extra-illustrated volume in which this drawing appears. See Hazen., Mounted on page 204 of Richard Bull's copiously extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole. Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, 1784. See Hazen, A.T. Bibliography of the Strawberry Hill Press (1973 ed.), no. 30, copy 13., and For further information, consult library staff.
- Subject (Name):
- Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Homes and haunts, Interiors, Bedrooms, Canopy beds, Chimneypieces, Chairs, Clocks, and Windows
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Great North Bed-Chamber [art original].