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1. Lieutt. Colonel Biddulph of the 3d Regiment [graphic]

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1750-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:: [not after 1781]
Call Number:: Portraits B584 no. 1+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait, seated three-quarter length to right within oval frame, resting hands, one gloved, on stick, eyes to front; wearing loose coat over sash and uniform; after Poggi."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Lieutenant Colonel Biddulph of the 3d Regiment
Description:: Title from caption below image., Publication date from printmaker's death date., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted on sheet: 476 x 347 mm.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Biddulph, John, 1725?-1774?,
Subject (Topic):: Military officers
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Lieutt. Colonel Biddulph of the 3d Regiment [graphic]

2. The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil La Fleur part de Montreuil / [graphic] =

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1750-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:: [28 May 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 25. Bunbury album. Page 35. Bunbury album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A man on horseback in a street with his arms around two women, one of whom is crying at right, an old lady sat in profile in the foreground holding a bunch of flowers and a dog drinking from a fountain behind, a man watching the farewell with crossed arms at left, a church building behind a high wall before which a carriage is waiting behind; circular design, after Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: La Fleur part de Montreuil
Description:: Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Verses in English and French below title; English verses begin: "La Fleur kissed their hands round & round again, and thrice he wiped his eyes, and thrice he promised ...", and Mounted on page 25 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:: Publish'd May 28th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):: Arrivals & departures, Farewells, Horses, Boots, Carriages & coaches, Churches, Bouquets, Dogs, and Fountains
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil La Fleur part de Montreuil / [graphic] =

3. The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil La Fleur part de Montreuil / [graphic] =

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1750-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:: [28 May 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 25. Bunbury album. Page 35. Bunbury album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A man on horseback in a street with his arms around two women, one of whom is crying at right, an old lady sat in profile in the foreground holding a bunch of flowers and a dog drinking from a fountain behind, a man watching the farewell with crossed arms at left, a church building behind a high wall before which a carriage is waiting behind; circular design, after Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: La Fleur part de Montreuil
Description:: Titles engraved below image, in English and French., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Verses in English and French below title; English verses begin: "La Fleur kissed their hands round & round again, and thrice he wiped his eyes, and thrice he promised ...", Mounted on page 35 of: Bunbury album., 1 print : stipple engraving with etching in sepia ink on laid paper ; circular image 30.5 cm, on sheet 40.9 x 36.4 cm., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:: Publish'd May 28th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):: Arrivals & departures, Farewells, Horses, Boots, Carriages & coaches, Churches, Bouquets, Dogs, and Fountains
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil La Fleur part de Montreuil / [graphic] =

4. [The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil] [graphic]

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1750-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:: [28 May 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 49 3563 v.1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Volume 1, page 33. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A man on horseback in a street with his arms around two women, one of whom is crying at right, an old lady sat in profile in the foreground holding a bunch of flowers and a dog drinking from a fountain behind, a man watching the farewell with crossed arms at left, a church building behind a high wall before which a carriage is waiting behind; circular design, after Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text on later state., State before title and verses added below image. For the final state, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1872,0511.128., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Mounted on page 33 in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs., and Sheet annotated by Horace Walpole in ink below image: Departure of La Fleur from Montreuil in Sterne's Sentimental Journey.
Publisher:: Publish'd May 28th, 1781, by Watson & Dickinson, No. 158 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):: Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):: Arrivals & departures, Farewells, Horses, Boots, Carriages & coaches, Churches, Bouquets, Dogs, and Fountains
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil] [graphic]

5. [The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil] [graphic].

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1750-1781, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 B87 770 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Page 23. Bunbury album.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A man on horseback in a street with his arms around two women, one of whom is crying at right, an old lady sat in profile in the foreground holding a bunch of flowers and a dog drinking from a fountain behind, a man watching the farewell with crossed arms at left, a church building behind a high wall before which a carriage is waiting behind; circular design, after Henry William Bunbury."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text on later state., Artist and printmaker from text on later state: H. Bunbury Esqr. delint. ; engraved by T. Watson., Early state, before any lettering. For the final lettered state, published 28 May 1781 by Watson & Dickinson, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1872,0511.128., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on page 23 of: Bunbury album.
Publisher:: Watson & Dickinson
Subject (Name):: Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
Subject (Topic):: Arrivals & departures, Farewells, Horses, Boots, Carriages & coaches, Churches, Bouquets, Dogs, and Fountains
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [The departure of La Fleur from Montreuil] [graphic].

6. Hogarth from an original portrait begun by Weltdon and finished by himself. Late in the possession of the Revd. Mr. Townley / [graphic]

Creator:: Townley, Charles, 1746-approximately 1800, printmaker
Published / Created:: [June 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 H67 800 v.3 (Oversize)
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Portrait after a self-portrait; half-length in an oval frame, directed to right, looking towards the viewer, arms at his sides, wearing a plain coat buttoned at the waist, a white cravat and tricorn over a shoulder-length wig
Description:: Title etched below image., State without price below image, lower right., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., On page 209 in volume 3., and Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: See Mr. Nichols's Book, 3d edit., p. 409.
Publisher:: Published according to act of Parliament, June 1781, and sold by C. Townley, Arlington Street, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764,
Subject (Topic):: Artists and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Hogarth from an original portrait begun by Weltdon and finished by himself. Late in the possession of the Revd. Mr. Townley / [graphic]

7. Jedediah Buxton a poor day labourer, born at Elmton in Derbyshire, who without being able to write or cast accounts in the ordinary method, perfom'd the longest calculations and solv'd the most difficult problems in arithmetic, by the strength of his memory; neither noise, nor conversation cou'd interrupt him; he would either go on with his calculations all the time or leave off in the midst and resume them again even though it shou'd be years afterwards / [graphic]

Creator:: Spilsbury, John, 1739-1769, printmaker
Published / Created:: [22 November 1781]
Call Number:: Portraits B991 no. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait, half-length in a rectangular frame, directed to left, leaning forward and resting right elbow on the frame, with the hand tucked into his thick coat, buttoned at the waist over a striped coarse wool vest, looking down to left, wearing a soft cap with a feather; after Killingbeck; state with biographical note."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., Imprint from more perfect impression from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1851,0308.120., Description based on imperfect impression; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint., and Mounted on sheet: 41.9 x 30.7 cm.
Publisher:: Publish'd as the Act directs Nov. the 22nd 1781 by B. Killingbeck, No. 14, Dover Street, Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):: Laborers and Curiosities & wonders
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Jedediah Buxton a poor day labourer, born at Elmton in Derbyshire, who without being able to write or cast accounts in the ordinary method, perfom'd the longest calculations and solv'd the most difficult problems in arithmetic, by the strength of his memory; neither noise, nor conversation cou'd interrupt him; he would either go on with his calculations all the time or leave off in the midst and resume them again even though it shou'd be years afterwards / [graphic]

8. [Lord Derby following Miss Farren] [graphic].

Creator:: Smith, John Raphael, 1752-1812, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: [20 July 1781]
Call Number:: Bunbury 781.07.20.01 Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A short man riding (right to left) after a coach, the back of which only appears in the print, with a footman standing behind it. The rider's head is turned to his right concealing his profile. His legs are thrust forward on each side of the horse's neck. On a building (right) is a placard, "Angel Fetter Lane Derby Diligence continues flying daily as usual. Inside [the poster is torn at this point] Outsides & Children on the Lap half price, perform'd (if God permit by Bull & Co." Beneath the design is etched: "When I follow'd a lass that was froward & shy Oh I stuck to her stuff but she would not comply"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: When I followd. a lass that was froward & shy ..., When I followed a lass that was froward & shy ..., and Derby Diligence
Description:: Title and artist from British Museum catalogue., Printmaker identified as J.R. Smith in the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1868,0808.4766., Watermark, mostly trimmed., and Figure identified by ms. note in a contemporary hand below plate: Lord Derby.
Publisher:: Publishd. July 20th, 1781, by J.R. Smith, No. 83 Oxford Street, nearly oposite [sic] the Pantheon
Subject (Name):: Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834 and Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829.
Subject (Topic):: Carriages & coaches, Horseback riding, Servants, and Signs (Notices)
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Lord Derby following Miss Farren] [graphic].

9. Mrs. Robinson [graphic]

Creator:: Smith, John Raphael, 1752-1812, printmaker
Published / Created:: [25 August 1781]
Call Number:: Portraits R65 no.1+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait of Mary 'Perdita' Robinson, half-length in an oval, directed to left but looking forward, with high dressed hair with a cap on top, and both hands in a muff."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from item., State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states., Scratched-letter state with inscription space uncleaned., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:: Publishd. August 25th, 1781, by J.R. Smith, No. 83, opposite the Pantheon, Oxford Street
Subject (Name):: Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800,
Subject (Topic):: Actresses and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Robinson [graphic]

10. Wm. Addington Esqr. [graphic]

Creator:: Smith, John Raphael, 1752-1812, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 May 1781]
Call Number:: Portraits Ad224 no. 1+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Alternative Title:: William Addington Esqr
Description:: Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted on sheet: 46.9 x 34.8 cm.
Publisher:: Publish'd May 1, 1781 by J. Birchalll, No. 473 Strand, London
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain.
Subject (Name):: Addington, William, Sir, -1811,
Subject (Topic):: Politicians
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Wm. Addington Esqr. [graphic]

11. A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [ca. 1781]
Call Number:: 781.00.00.04+ Impression 1
Collection Title:: Leaf 32. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "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., and 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.
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
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

12. A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [ca. 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 32. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "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
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

13. A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [ca. 1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 32. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "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., and Mounted on page 48 with one other print.
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
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A moving scene in the Fair Circassian a woeful tragedy written by Mr. Pratt / [graphic]

14. Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1781]
Call Number:: 781.00.00.24+
Collection Title:: Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Printed on one sheet with a portrait also by Sayers: Miss Farren., and Mounted to 56 x 37 cm.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):: Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

15. Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 782 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Printed on one sheet with a portrait also by Sayers: Miss Farren., and Mounted on page 49 with one other print.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):: Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

16. Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1781]
Call Number:: Folio 75 Sa85 810
Collection Title:: Leaf 31. Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The actor Charles Bannister, standing, dressed as Polly Peachum, with a small lace cap and wide bow at the waist, holding a closed fan in front of him in his right hand, looking away to the left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Printed on one sheet with a portrait also by Sayers: Miss Farren., 1 print : etching and aquatint with stipple engraving and roulette on wove paperr ; plate mark 24.9 x 17.4 cm, on sheet 26.8 x 19.2 cm., and Mounted on leaf 31 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Bannister, Charles, 1738-1804 and Gay, John, 1685-1732.
Subject (Topic):: Actors, British, and Costumes
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum [graphic]

17. [Miss Farren] [graphic].

Creator:: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1781]
Call Number:: 781.00.00.24+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Half-length portrait of Miss Farren shown in profile looking left
Description:: Title devised by cataloger., Printmaker and publication date inferred from another print on the same sheet., Printed on one sheet with: Mr Bannister in the character of Miss Polly Peachum by Sayers., Not in the Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of prints and drawings in the British museum., and Mounted to 56 x 37 cm.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829,
Subject (Topic):: Actresses and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Miss Farren] [graphic].

18. Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A young military officer wearing a gorget stands at the door of a house, his left hand on the knocker, looking up at two courtesans who lean out of a sash-window over the door. He puts a coin into the hat of a disabled sailor who stands behind him, supported on crutches, his forehead bandaged. Behind the sailor are two itinerant musicians: a man carrying a rectangular box, and a woman turning the handle of a mechanical organ which is slung round her neck, her mouth is open as if singing. The door of the house is ornamented with a carved wooden pediment, and bears a plate "Mrs Mitchel". The knocker has a lion's head. Only the corner of the house appears, the street is "Cleveland Row". A brick wall extends from the house to the left, over it appear trees, and a notice-board inscribed "Men Traps are laid here: every Night also ...." On the wall a placard is pasted, "Dr Leaks Pills. . . "."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching in brown ink on wove paper ; plate mark 34.8 x 24.8 cm, on sheet 37.9 x 26.9 cm., and Formerly mounted on leaf 14 of volume 1 of 14 volumes.
Publisher:: Pub. as the act direts [sic], Nov. 27, 1781, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England and London
Subject (Topic):: Courtesans, Brothels, Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Organ grinders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

19. Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [27 November 1781]
Call Number:: 781.11.27.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A young military officer wearing a gorget stands at the door of a house, his left hand on the knocker, looking up at two courtesans who lean out of a sash-window over the door. He puts a coin into the hat of a disabled sailor who stands behind him, supported on crutches, his forehead bandaged. Behind the sailor are two itinerant musicians: a man carrying a rectangular box, and a woman turning the handle of a mechanical organ which is slung round her neck, her mouth is open as if singing. The door of the house is ornamented with a carved wooden pediment, and bears a plate "Mrs Mitchel". The knocker has a lion's head. Only the corner of the house appears, the street is "Cleveland Row". A brick wall extends from the house to the left, over it appear trees, and a notice-board inscribed "Men Traps are laid here: every Night also ...." On the wall a placard is pasted, "Dr Leaks Pills. . . "."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title etched below image; the letter "n" in "sins" is etched backwards. and Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:: Pub. as the act direts [sic], Nov. 27, 1781, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):: England and London
Subject (Topic):: Courtesans, Brothels, Military officers, British, Military uniforms, Organ grinders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Charity covereth a multitude of sins [graphic].

20. The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: 10 Dec. 1781.
Call Number:: 781.12.10.01 Impression 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A circular design. George III (or Lord North) asleep on a sofa. He is in profile to the left, his head falling forwards, his right arm resting on the back of the sofa, his right leg extended on the sofa, his left leg on the ground. Behind the sofa stand two figures: Britannia (left) holding the cap of liberty on its staff, while her right hand rests on the back of the sofa. An oval medallion ornamented with a St. George's cross hangs from her wrist, probably respresenting the arms of the City of London. She says "Am I thus Protected?" A small man leans on the back of the sofa saying "Hollo Neighbour! what are you asleep"."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: State watchman discovered by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America
Description:: Title from item., Attributed to Rowlandson in the British Museum catalogue., Place of publication from British Museum catalogue, which identifies the publisher as J. Jones of 103 Wardour Street, Soho., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:: Pubd. by I. Jones
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain, America., United States, and England
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):: Colonies, History, Britannia (Symbolic character), Sleeping, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The state watchman discover'd by the genius of Britain studying plans for the reduction of America [graphic].