"Eliza Farren (left) as Almeida, and Bensley as Omar (right), in 'The Fair Circassian' face each other in profile. She bends towards him, clasping her hands; he stands erect holding out his right hand towards her. He holds in his left hand the end of a chain which is attached to his right wrist. Almeida's body from the waist upwards is not attached to her voluminous petticoats. Omar has a beard, he wears a feathered hat or turban and an ermine-bordered robe over a tunic."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description:
Title etched in image, centered at top., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Later state; plate has been reduced along lower edge removing former inscription, a new inscription has been etched at top of image, and a detached eye has been added to the left of Bensley's profile. For the earlier state bearing the title "A puff off", see no. 6359 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Five lines of verse etched below title: So Bensley stared with all his might, e'en till his eye-ball started, so Farren flew to meet his sight, but she had laced herself so tight, her top and bottom parted., 1 print : etching and drypoint on wove paper ; plate mark 28.5 x 36.6 cm, on sheet 30 x 38.7 cm., and Mounted on leaf 32 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Pratt, Mr. 1749-1814. (Samuel Jackson),, Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829, and Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817
Subject (Topic):
Actors and actresses, English, and Clothing & dress
Satire on portrait painting: a middle-aged English couple sit together on a dais, each holding a bird in their hand. Their bored son, dressed as Cupid, is seated on a stool in front of them, yawning. They are being painted by an enthusiastic artist wearing spectacles and holding a brush and palette. Two oval portraits hang on the back wall
Description:
Title etched below image., Publication date based on printmaker's known address., Variant of no. 5921 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., No. 3 in an album of 10 prints., and Bound in half calf with marbled paper boards and spine title "Colored caricatures" in gold lettering.
"A stout man in profile with a long wig, pointing with left hand, holding his hat in the other, on the left side; a man seen from behind on the right side, wearing a sash diagonally and a long wig, holding a paddle against his right shoulder with his left arm extended to the side slightly, based on a quick line sketch given below and to the left of it."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from later state in British Museum catalogue., Later state continues: "From the Original Drawing in the Collection of the Earl of Exeter"., No longer attributed to Hogarth., Cf. No. 3587 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3., Not in R. Paulson's Hogarth's graphic works., On page 208 in volume 3., Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: Proof., and Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand identified figures at top of print as L. Melcombe (left) and L. Winchelsea (right). At the bottom center: By Ld Townshend; at lower right, Bartolozzi sculp.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs 31 July 1781 by Rd. Livesay at Mrs. Hogarths, Leicester Fields
Subject (Name):
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691-1762. and Winchilsea, Daniel Finch, Earl of, 1689-1769.
A stout man in profile with a long wig (the number '4' etched over his head; below "fig.2 [illegible]), points with his left hand, holding his hat in the other, on the left side; a man seen from behind on the right wears a sash diagonally and a long wig, and holds a paddle against his right shoulder with his left arm extended to the side slightly; another quick line sketch of the second figure is given below and to the left of it.
Description:
Title from British Museum online catalogue., Formerly attributed to Hogarth but more likely by George Townshend., Caption below image: From the original drawing in the collection of the Earl of Exeter., and On page 208 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to: 14.8 x 18.4 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 22, 1781 by Rd. Livesay at Mrs. Hogarths Leicester Fields
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Dodington, George Bubb, Baron of Melcombe Regis, 1691-1762 and Winchilsea, Daniel Finch, Earl of, 1689-1769
Volume 1, page 31. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A stout rider on a small horse or cob standing by a sign-post (left) on a country road. The horse's head is held down and looks back along the road behind him. In the background on the right is a church spire surrounded by trees. The first of a series of four 'Hints ...'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Series title etched above image; series numbering precedes print title below image., Two lines of verse below title: Ah me! what various ills betide the looby who presumes to ride., "No. 6"--Upper left corner., Temporary local subject terms: Equestrians., Mounted on page 31 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., 1 print : etching and stipple engraving on laid paper ; sheet 19.6 x 23.8 cm., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 10th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Volume 1, page 31. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A horse has fallen on its knees, its rider is flying over its head, his hands clutching the animal's neck, his legs in the air. The scene is a farmyard; a goose (left) hisses at the falling man, ducks run away quacking. In the background are trees, a barn, and a paling. One of a series of four 'Hints . . .', see British Museum Satires No. 5914."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Series title etched above image; series numbering precedes print title below image., Two lines of verse below title: Ah me! what various ills betide the looby who presumes to ride., "No. 9"--Upper left corner., Temporary local subject terms: Equestrians., Mounted on page 31 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., 1 print : etching and stipple engraving on laid paper ; sheet 19.5 x 23.8 cm., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 10th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd 27th Jany. 1781.
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 1, page 29. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"One corner of a billiard-table is visible, the rest being cut off by the right, margin of the print. A player, in profile to the right, holds up with exaggerated care a cue in front of a ball lying near the corner. He wears a long pigtail queue, on the back of his coat is a large ribbon bow or cockade to which a key is attached. A number of spectators stand round watching intently: of two behind the player, one resembles a footman. Two others stand behind the corner of the table, one wearing a hat like that of a coachman; two others stand on the right behind the table. They are probably all men-servants. The wall behind is papered or stencilled in a pattern of horizontal lines and spots. On it are a rack of cues, the "[Rules of the Ga]me [of Billia]rds", three framed pictures: (a horse-race, a duel, and an oval portrait) and what appears to be a satirical print."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Games -- Domestic service., and Mounted on page 29 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Volume 1, page 35. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three soldiers stand at attention outside a tent (right) holding bayoneted muskets. Two wear high plumed busbies, the third a laced three-cornered hat. The officer facing them (left), holding a musket without a bayonet against his shoulder, gives the word of command. A stout man and a fat woman stand behind him. In the foreground (right) a drummer boy, sitting on the ground, one arm resting on his drum, puts a plumed busby on the head of a dog. Two rough-looking men wearing ribbon favours in their hats, probably intended for Gordon Rioters, point jeeringly at the three soldiers. In the background are trees."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., "No. 13"--Upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: Visit to militia camp -- Militia: relief -- Knapsack -- Drummer boy., and Mounted on page 35 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Publish'd Octr. 21st, 1781, by W. Dickinson, engraver, No. 158 New Bond Street
Subject (Topic):
Soldiers, Military uniforms, Military officers, Rifles, Bayonets, Tents, Drums (Musical instruments), and Dogs
Volume 1, page 30. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A horse is kicking violently, its head down, the rider has lost his seat and his stirrups and is clutching the animal's mane. The scene is a country road, a village is indicated in the distance (right). One of a series of four 'Hints . . .', see British Museum Satires No. 5914."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Series title etched above image; series numbering precedes print title below image., Two lines of verse below title: Ah me! what various ills betide the looby who presum's to ride., "No. 8"--Upper left corner., and Mounted on page 30 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 10th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Volume 1, page 30. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A man on horseback on a country road; the horse is shying violently at a man (left) crouching among some bushes by the roadside. The rider has lost his seat, and is clutching the reins; his hat is in the air behind him. In the distance is a windmill (right). One of a series of four 'Hints . . .', see British Museum Satires No. 5914."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Series title etched above image; series numbering precedes print title below image., Two lines of verse below title: Ah me! what various ills betide the looby who presum's to ride., "No. 7"--Upper left corner., and Mounted on page 30 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Publish'd May 10th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
