Subject Heading: Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778 > Caricatures and cartoons

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Published / Created:: [24 October 1772]
Call Number:: 772.10.24.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: An old man (a caricature of the composer Thomas Arne) stands in front of an ornate organ wearing a bicorne hat, bag wig, and a scowling expression. He plays the musical instrument with his left hand but keeps his right hand in his pocket. At his feet ...
Description:: Title from caption etched below image.
Publisher:: Publish'd according to act, Oct. 24, 1772, by I. Middleton, Strand
Subject (Name):: Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
Subject (Topic):: Composers, Dandies, British, and Organs
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A composing macaroni who has had most of the capital singers under him [graphic].

Published / Created:: [10 May 1782]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Gillray v. 12
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A three-quarter length portrait of Arne (1710-1778) standing in profile to the right at the harpsichord. The exaggeration of his elongated melancholy face and the position of the hands give the character of a caricature. He wears a bag-wig and sword....
Alternative Title:: Doctor Arne
Description:: Title from that of later state.
Publisher:: Pubd. as the Act directs May 10th, 1782, by Wm. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Name):: Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Dr. Arne] [graphic].