Drawing of an urn from which grows ivy with clusters of purple berries climbing a stone wall behind; decorates the right margin of the text block on the title page
Drawing of a decorative border of flowers executed on a privately printed title page to an extra-illustrated volume. Arranged in a vertical column, four circular designs formed from twisted branches
Drawing of cherry blossoms and cherries on the privately printed title page to an extra-illustrated volume. The pink and white flowers, green leaves, and red fruits extend above and to the right of the printed text on the page
A drawing of five birds in a decorative scrolling pattern on the privately printed title page of an extra-illustrated volume; it fills the space along the right margin and extends over the top of the text block; the top two image show two birds in fli...
Multi-title collection including [Thomas Gray] and 1 other(s).
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A portrait of Thomas Gray standing, nearly three-quarter length, facing the viewer. He holds a letter in his right hand, which rests on his left wrist, the whole framed in masonry, arched at the top
Watercolor drawing of a palette, with colored paints in a line across the top, five paint brushes emerging from the thumb hole on the right side and a garland of holly leaves and berries wraps around three sides of the palette. Intended as a vignette ...
"Interior view of the north transept of Westminster Abbey; a group of figures stand with a guide admiring the monuments; a couple stand in left foreground, the man gesturing upwards."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Decr. 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
"View of the new orchestra stand in Vauxhall Gardens at night; lights illuminating front, elegantly dressed figures dancing or watching orchestra in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vauxhall Gardens
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Octr. 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Vauxhall Gardens (London, England), and London (England)
Half-length portrait of Thomas Kirgate in profile to the right; with receding wavy hair, wearing a plain coat and frilled cravat; with a large tree behind him on the left anda a view of the Strawberry Hill printing house in the distance on the right. ...
Description:
Title written in ink below image.
Subject (Name):
Kirgate, Thomas, 1734-1810, and Strawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England),
Depicts a semi-nude seated female figure holding a caduceus before whom dance 3 putti, while 2 putti in the air above approach bearing a basket and grape vine. Within an oval border of olive and oak leaves resting on a pedestal containing the text
Alternative Title:
Ball at the Mansion House : April XVII. MDCCLXXV. The Right Honorable John Wilkes, Lord Mayor
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., London (England), and London
Subject (Name):
Wilkes, John, 1727-1797. and Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Subject (Topic):
Balls (Parties), Manners and customs, Caduceus, Children dancing, Cornucopias, and Social life and customs
McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1754]
Call Number:
Folio 33 30 Copy 11
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, almost half-length in profile to left, looking towards the viewer, his arms at his sides, wearing an unbuttoned coat over an embroidered waistcoat, with a chin-length white wig, in an ornate frame."--British Museum online catalogue
McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1754]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3582 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, almost half-length in profile to left, looking towards the viewer, his arms at his sides, wearing an unbuttoned coat over an embroidered waistcoat, with a chin-length white wig, in an ornate frame."--British Museum online catalogue
"Bust in a feigned oval, three-quarter to left, wearing mayorial robes with fur-lined cloak and chain of office, and a white cravat, looking out of the corner of his eye towards the viewer; after Pine."--British Museum online catalogue
"Interior of the room; men doing business at desks along the right side of the room; the the central space crowded with a variety of men from around the world, a woman selling goods from a basket walks among them."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 1st July 1808 at R. Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Customhouses, Interiors, Crowds, and Customs inspections
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[approximately 1693]
Call Number:
Folio 75 P839 800 v. 2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, whole-length, reclining on ground with one elbow leaning on a rock; long, loose hair, and wearing dress and robe; small waterfall and pool with rocks in the foreground; tree and edge of building in the background; landscape with trees in th...
"Three-quarter length portrait of a military officer facing front, looking to right. His right elbow resting on masonry; a stone fortification on right with cannon. He wears a ribbon and star, military uniform, sword and cocked hat, with powdered hair...
Alternative Title:
Honourable Sir William Howe
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, 10th Novr. 1777, by John Morris, Rathbone Place
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[1692]
Call Number:
Folio 75 P839 800 v. 2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, three-quarter length, sitting on a grassy bank, hair in a long plait, wearing loose dress; parrot in tree on right; rocks behind; trees and water in background on left."--British Museum online catalogue
