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21.
The Rev. Samuel Parr L.L.D from an original picture by J. Opie, Esq. R.A. in the possession of T.W

Creator:
Picart, Charles, approximately 1780-approximately 1837, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 April 1811]
Call Number:
Portraits P258 no. 1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Samuel Parr, half-length, slightly turned to the left, dressed in an academic gown with bands at his neck and with a powdered bob-wig on his head, drapery behind, illustration to 'Contemporary Portraits' (1811)"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Reverend Samuel Parr, L.L.D.
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate from: The British Gallery of contemporary portraits. London : Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies ... by J. M'Creery ..., 1813-1822., and Mounted on secondary paper support.
Publisher:
Published April 27, 1811, by T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Parr, Samuel, 1747-1825,
Subject (Topic):
Clergy
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Rev. Samuel Parr L.L.D from an original picture by J. Opie, Esq. R.A. in the possession of T.W. Coke, Esq. M.P. / [graphic]

22.
Mrs. Abington [graphic]

Creator:
Reynolds, Samuel William, 1773-1835, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1820]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 28); standing whole-length to front in woodland, resting her left arm on the pedestal of a statue of the Comic Muse, head inclined to left, eyes to front, holding mask in her right hand; wearing floral gown, sash and her hair up."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Description:
Title etched below image., Proof state, with the word "Proof" etched beneath title., "Samuel William Reynolds I issued a series of upwards of 350 small mezzotints after Sir Joshua Reynolds, from Bayswater, in four volumes. The engraved title-page is dated 1820, but many plates were issued a few years later. ... Some of these plates are stated to have been engraved by Samuel Cousins when an apprentice to S.W. Reynolds, according to Algernon Graves in his List of the works of Samuel Cousins (Whitman, p. 147)"--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.8282., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 176 (leaf numbered '214' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
S.W. Reynolds
Subject (Name):
Abington, Mrs. 1737-1815, (Frances Barton),
Subject (Topic):
Women
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Abington [graphic]

23.
[George Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton] [graphic]

Creator:
Reynolds, Samuel William, 1794-1872, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1844]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of George Henry Fitzroy, 4th Duke of Grafton, three-quarter length, standing to front, with head turned to look to left, wearing fur-trimmed robe, his right hand resting on a table."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a later state
Alternative Title:
His Grace George Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton : born 1760, died 1844
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger; alternative title from later state., Early (proof?) state, before title and imprint added below image. Cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1943,0410.821., Publisher and date of publication inferred from imprint on later state: London, Published Septr. 2, 1844, by Henry Graves & Co., printsellers to the Queen, & H.R.H. Prince Albert, 6, Pall Mall., Bound in opposite page 92 (leaf numbered '138' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan., and Manuscript title "Fourth Duke of Grafton" in ink below image.
Publisher:
Henry Graves & Co.
Subject (Name):
Grafton, George Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1760-1844,
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [George Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton] [graphic]

24.
Mr. Garrick as Steward of the Stratford Jubilee, September 1769 [graphic]

Creator:
Saunders, Joseph, active 1772-1800, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[24 June 1773]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Half length, seated at a table in profile facing left, looking at a miniature of Shakespeare, a long stick over his shoulder; published state."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint statement from bottom edge. Imprint supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1902,1011.4098., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 18 (leaf numbered '74' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs June 24, 1773, & sold by J. Saunders, at Mr. Deschamps Upholder in Compton Street, Soho
Subject (Name):
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,
Subject (Topic):
Miniatures (Paintings), Dramatists, Actors, and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Garrick as Steward of the Stratford Jubilee, September 1769 [graphic]

25.
Mr. Quick, comedian [graphic]

Creator:
Score, William, active 1778-1815, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
[3 March 1791]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, standing half-length with his hands resting on his cane in front of him, looking up thoughtfully with a slight smile to right, wearing dark coat with high collar and large buttons, white collared waistcoat and white cravat, short brown curly hair brushed forward with a fringe; state with Howland St address."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on bottom edge, resulting in loss of imprint statement. Imprint supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1923,1016.3., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 124 (leaf numbered '174' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs March 3d, 1791, by Wm. Score, No. 9 Howland Street, Tottenham Court Road
Subject (Name):
Quick, John, 1748-1831,
Subject (Topic):
Actors and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Quick, comedian [graphic]

26.
Richard Cumberland Esq. from an original picture by J. Clover in the possession of his daughter

Creator:
Scriven, Edward, 1775-1841, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 April 1814]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Richard Cumberland; half length, seated, to the right, with short white hair over ears, wearing jacket fastened over waistcoat and high-necked shirt; a vignette."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: The British Gallery of contemporary portraits. London : Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies ... by J. M'Creery ..., 1813-1822., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 30 (leaf numbered '88' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Published April 12, 1814, by T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Name):
Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811, and Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatists
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Richard Cumberland Esq. from an original picture by J. Clover in the possession of his daughter / [graphic]

27.
The Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan from an original picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Creator:
Scriven, Edward, 1775-1841, printmaker
Published / Created:
[21 January 1814]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1612); half-length directed to and facing the left, looking slightly to the front; curtain and pillar behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate from: The British Gallery of contemporary portraits. London : Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies ... by J. M'Creery ..., 1813-1822., and Bound in as frontispiece (opposite title page) in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Published Jan. 21, 1814, by T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816,
Subject (Topic):
Dramatists and Politicians
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan from an original picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds / [graphic]

28.
Roxalana [graphic]

Creator:
Sherwin, J. K. (John Keyse), 1751-1790, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1791]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Frances Abington after Reynolds (Mannings 32), in the character from Bickerstaffs's 'The Sultan'; half-length, standing, looking to right, appearing from behind a curtain which she pushes aside with her left hand; published state."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., State from Hamilton., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of all text. Description based on impression in the British Museum, registration no.: Aa,9.22., Sheet trimmed into an oval shape (23.8 x 19.4 cm), with ink wash added to fill in the blank spaces around the rectangular portrait; window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., Mounted opposite page 174 (leaf numbered '212' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan., and Title and statements of responsibility written in ink at bottom of mounting page, in a later hand: Mrs. Abington as 'Roxalana' in the "Sultan" / Sir J. Reynolds, pinx. ; J.K. Sherwin, sculp.
Publisher:
Publish'd Feby. 1, 1791, by J. Thane, Rupert Street, Hay Market
Subject (Geographic):
British.
Subject (Name):
Abington, Mrs. 1737-1815, (Frances Barton), and Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.
Subject (Topic):
Actresses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Roxalana [graphic]

29.
Mr. William Congreve [graphic]

Creator:
Smith, J. (John), 1652-1743, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[1710]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait of William Congreve, standing half length to the right, face turned forward, wearing wig, open collar, and coat; trees in background
Description:
Title engraved below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 188 (leaf numbered '230' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
J. Smith
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Congreve, William, 1670-1729, and Congreve, William, 1670-1729.
Subject (Topic):
Poets and Dramatists
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. William Congreve [graphic]

30.
The Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan [graphic]

Creator:
Turner, Charles, 1774-1857, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 July 1825]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Half-length portrait of English dramatist and politician Richard Brinsley Sheridan, facing left and "Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1612); half-length directed to and facing the left, looking slightly to the front, his coat fastened by two buttons; curtain behind."--British Museum online catalogue, description of a variant state
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted as frontispiece (opposite title page) in volume 4 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
Published July 1, 1825, by Messrs. Longman & Co., Paternoster Row
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians and Dramatists
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan [graphic]

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