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1. The fall of Phaeton [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 July 1788]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Prince of Wales falls headlong, but gracefully, from his high phaeton, and is about to land on Mrs. Fitzherbert, who lies face downwards on the ground, on hands and knees, her petticoats over her head, leaving her posteriors bare. The reins have broken, the horses, which are drawn with much spirit, are running away (right to left). In the background is a wall, over which appears the head of an interested military officer. A yokel seated on the wall lifts his hands in astonishment."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Two lines of quoted verse following title: "Th' imaginary bride with beauty glows, "for envy magnifies what e'er she shows. Ovid., Temporary local subject terms: Quotation from literature: Ovid, 43 B.C.-18 A.D. -- Vehicles: Phaeton capsizing., 1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.9 x 35.1 cm, on sheet 25.5 x 37.4 cm., and Mounted on leaf 51 of volume 7 of 12.
- Publisher:
- Pub. July 1st, 1788, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837
- Subject (Topic):
- Carriages & coaches and Traffic accidents
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The fall of Phaeton [graphic].
2. The fall of Phaeton [graphic].
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 July 1788]
- Call Number:
- 788.07.01.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Prince of Wales falls headlong, but gracefully, from his high phaeton, and is about to land on Mrs. Fitzherbert, who lies face downwards on the ground, on hands and knees, her petticoats over her head, leaving her posteriors bare. The reins have broken, the horses, which are drawn with much spirit, are running away (right to left). In the background is a wall, over which appears the head of an interested military officer. A yokel seated on the wall lifts his hands in astonishment."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Two lines of quoted verse following title: "Th' imaginary bride with beauty glows, "for envy magnifies what e'er she shows. Ovid., Temporary local subject terms: Quotation from literature: Ovid, 43 B.C.-18 A.D. -- Vehicles: Phaeton capsizing., and Mounted to 33 x 44 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. July 1st, 1788, by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 and Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837
- Subject (Topic):
- Carriages & coaches and Traffic accidents
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The fall of Phaeton [graphic].
