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1.
The little Gothic castle at Strawberry-Hill, where the story was written [art original].

Creator:
Edwards, Edward, 1738-1806, artist
Published / Created:
[not after 1806]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
Opposite title page. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of Horace Walpole's villa at Strawberry Hill, the white house seen at a distance through a break in the trees. A green lawn extends towards the viewer in the foreground; a blue sky is visible above
Description:
Title from note in pencil at bottom of sheet, in Thomas Kirgate's hand., Unsigned; questionable attribution to Edward Edwards from local catalog card., Date of production based on artist's death date., Drawn in the center of a proof state of the engraved frontispiece to: Walpole, H. A description of the villa of Mr. Horace Walpole ... Strawberry Hill : Printed by Thomas Kirgate, MDCCLXXXIV [1784]., and Bound in opposite title page in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The little Gothic castle at Strawberry-Hill, where the story was written [art original].

2.
[Frederic recoiling from the skeleton near the altar] [art original]

Creator:
Harding, G. P. (George Perfect), 1780-1853, artist
Published / Created:
[1802]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
Opposite page 223. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene from Horace Walpole's Gothic novel The castle of Otranto, with the character Frederic shown flinching back in surprise and horror at the sight in front of him, his arms outstretched and his legs poised for motion. A short distance to the left stands a skeleton wrapped in a hermit's cowl, its fleshless face seen in profile within a hood as it turns toward Frederic. The skeleton stands at an altar on which a cross and an open book sit; beyond the altar is a large, ornate window decorated with quatrefoils, Gothic tracery, and coats of arms. The walls behind Frederic on the right are decorated in a similar motif
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Signed and dated by the artist in lower right portion of image., Additional statement of responsibility written in pencil at bottom of sheet, in Thomas Kirgate's hand: By George Perfect Harding., and Inlaid opposite page 223 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Chapels, Interiors, Altars, and Skeletons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Frederic recoiling from the skeleton near the altar] [art original]

3.
Shop bill of F. Miller, glasier, in Swallow Street who designed and drew the sketches in p. 217

Creator:
Miller, F., active 1802, artist
Published / Created:
[approximately 1802]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
End flyleaf. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Drawn vignette, probably from a trade card, with the name and address of the glazier F. Miller written on a rectangular stone or monument surrounded by trees, shrubs, and other greenery
Description:
Title from note in pencil at bottom of sheet, in Thomas Kirgate's hand., Unsigned; artist attribution from local catalog card., Date based on that of another drawing by F. Miller bound in the same volume., and Inlaid on leaf tipped in at end flyleaf in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Subject (Topic):
Vignettes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Shop bill of F. Miller, glasier, in Swallow Street who designed and drew the sketches in p. 217, 223. [art original]

4.
[Bianca retreating from the giant hand in armor] [art original]

Creator:
Miller, F., active 1802, artist
Published / Created:
[1802]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
Opposite page 217. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene from Horace Walpole's Gothic novel The castle of Otranto, with the servant Bianca shown descending a staircase while looking over her right shoulder, a worried expression on her face. Her gaze is directed at the top of the stairs, where a large hand in armor is seen resting on the banister near the landing of the floor above. The arched opening to the landing is flanked on either side with a display of armor and weapons mounted on the wall. Several arched windows and doorways are seen in the shadowy background
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Signed and dated by the artist in lower left corner., and Bound in opposite page 217 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Stairways, Hands, and Armor
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Bianca retreating from the giant hand in armor] [art original]

5.
[Frederic seeing a person kneeling before the altar] [art original].

Creator:
Miller, F., active 1802, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1802]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
After page 222. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A scene from Horace Walpole's Gothic novel The castle of Otranto, with the character Frederic seen in the background on the left, peering around a half-open door into an oratory. In the foreground on the right is a figure, completely hidden within a hooded cloak, kneeling at an altar. An open book and a crucifix sit on the altar; light streams in from the window behind it on the right. On the back wall of the room a statue resides within a raised alcove; a chair sits below the statue, and a framed picture hangs on the wall beside it.
Description:
Title devised by cataloger., Unsigned; artist attribution and date from signature "F. Miller 1802" on similar drawing bound in the same volume., and Bound in after page 222 in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Subject (Name):
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
Chapels, Interiors, Altars, and Crucifixes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Frederic seeing a person kneeling before the altar] [art original].

6.
I. Corcoran, engraver of gems [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1791?]
Call Number:
24 17 791P Copy 9
Collection Title:
End flyleaf. Castle of Otranto.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Description:
Title from item., Date based on that of the volume in which this trade card was inserted., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Inlaid to 24.5 x 15.6 cm and tipped in at end flyleaf in an extra-illustrated copy of: Walpole, H. The castle of Otranto. Parma : Printed by Bodoni, for J. Edwards, London, MDCCXCI [1791].
Publisher:
I. Corcoran
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > I. Corcoran, engraver of gems [graphic].