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10. The Union-Club [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [21 January 1801]
- Call Number:
- 801.01.21.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A drunken debauch in the new Union Club, see BMSat 9698. A long table, the cloth removed, one end cut off by the left margin, stretches almost across the design, slanting back slightly from the left, where it is in the foreground, and where Fox, grossly corpulent, sits in an armchair asleep, his feet on the table, a pipe in one hand. Nearly opposite his feet is the chair of state, on the table; on the empty seat is the Prince's cocked hat with triple plume, his motto 'Ich Di[en]' within the crown. The chair is backed by an elaborate architectural canopy with ornate pilasters on which swags of fruit and flowers are carved in relief: (left) grapes and lemons (materials for punch), and (right) roses and shamrocks. Above the seat are figures of Britannia and Erin, kissing, standing on a curved base inscribed 'The Union'. On the back of the chair are two clasped hands, elaborately irradiated. The chair is surrounded by broken wine-bottles; its former occupant, the Prince, lies on his back under the table, one arm flung over Lord Stanhope, who lies unconscious, clasping a bottle. On the Prince's stomach rest two feet in shoes with spiked, upcurved toes. In the foreground, opposite the Prince, Norfolk lies with his head against the seat of his overturned chair, looking very ill. All who are not incapacitated or fighting are toasting the Union (except Lansdowne and Parr, see below). On the table sits Moira, dressed as in BMSat 9386, a glass of wine held high above his head, his right leg thrust forward, while he stretches back to take the hand of Lord Clermont, [This is clear from the resemblance to BMSat 9575, and is supported by the shamrock which he and the other Irishmen wear. It is confirmed by 'London und Paris', vii. 80, where it is said that he and Moira were once bitter enemies. He is identified by Grego as General Manners, see BMSat 9288.] seated next Sheridan on the farther side of the table. Facing Clermont and in back view, Camelford sits erect, wearing a Jean de Bry coat (see BMSat 9425) and small round hat, with cropped hair. [The identification (that of Grego) is confirmed by BMSat 9716, Wright and Evans give Burdett, E. Hawkins 'Mr Manners'.] Beside him (right) two waiters bring in a full tub of Whiskey Punch, which they spill; one treads on the face of the prostrate Nicholls. Near the end of the table (right) sits Derby, his large head and crumpled features grotesquely caricatured. In the foreground on the extreme right Montagu Mathew (as in BMSat 9560) and Skeffington (as in BMSat 9557) advance dancing arm-in-arm, with tipsy grace, the former with a bottle in each hand; one reversed, the other, held above his head, splashes its contents over his partner's uplifted glass. (The pair, according to 'London und Paris', vii, 1801, p. 76, were known as inseparables in fashionable London resorts, cf. BMSat 9755.) ..."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Four lines of verse on either side of title: "We'll join hand in hand, all party shall cease, "and glass after glass, shall our union increase ..., and 1 print : etching with engraving on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 30 x 44.2 cm, on sheet 31.0 x 46.9 cm.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd Jany. 21st, 1801, by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Pitt, Thomas, Baron Camelford, 1775-1804, Nicholls, John, 1745?-1832, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Skeffington, Lumley St. George, Sir, 1771-1850, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Walpole, George, 1761-1830, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, Parr, Samuel, 1747-1825, Queensberry, William Douglas, Duke of, 1725-1810, Cholmondeley, George James Cholmondeley, Marquess of, 1749-1827, Kirkcudbright, John Maclellan, Lord, 1729-1801, Hanger, George, 1751?-1824, Jones, Thomas Tyrwhitt, Sir, 1765-1811, and Sturt, Charles, 1763-1812
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Union-Club [graphic]
11. The eruption of the mountain, or, The horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno" with the head of the Protector Saint Januarius carried in procession by the cardinal Archevêque of the Lazaroni. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [25 July 1794]
- Call Number:
- 794.07.25.01+ Impression 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Vesuvius in eruption ejects an inverted cone of flame, while streams of flaming lava pour down its sides and have already surrounded 'Flanders' and 'Holland' (both indicated by windmills (left)). Another stream has almost reached London, which is directly in front of the mountain and is represented by St. Paul's and the gateway of St. James's Palace. In order to avert the calamity a ramshackle procession advances in the foreground from the right. Sheridan, as a cardinal, walks in profile to the left, holding up the head of Fox in both hands. His hat has the crown of a bonnet-rouge. His tattered robes are held up by two train-bearers, the diminutive M. A. Taylor and Lord Derby; their rents reveal a bare thigh and ill-gartered stockings over bare feet. Beside Sheridan walks a dog with a human profile, Grafton, as in BMSat 8457. [Identified by Wright and Evans as General Fox, who was serving with distinction in Flanders.] In front of Sheridan walks Lauderdale, carrying bell, book ('Lauderdale's Jests', a paper emerging from his pocket), and candle (a conspirator's lantern). Behind (and towering above) the two train-bearers are the Duke of Norfolk holding up his cap of 'Libertas' on his staff of hereditary Earl-Marshal, and Lord Stanhope holding two bundles of flaming matches. Their followers on the extreme right are indicated by caps, spears, and a tricolour flag inscribed 'Vive la Repub[lique]'. Heavy clouds cover the sky, from it fall stones or lava upon 'Vienna' and 'Berlin'. A thunderbolt descends upon 'Rome', which is in flames. All the sansculottes are literally without breeches and all have bonnets-rouges. They appear more ready to welcome the catastrophe than anxious to avert it. In the coloured impression the flame and lava from Vesuvius and the robes of Sheridan are tricolour."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno"
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Temporary local subject terms: Mouth of Hell -- Clergy: cardinals -- Views: St. Paul's Cathedral -- Views: St. James's Palace -- Cap of Liberty -- Emblems: staff of Earl-Marshal -- Allusion to the French Revolution -- Reference to St. Januarius -- Allusion to the lazzaroni -- Emblems: conspirator's lantern -- Flags: French flag -- Male costume: bonnet rouge -- Bells., and 1 print on wove paper : etching & aquatint ; plate mark 32.6 x 38.2 cm., on sheet 34 x 40 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. July 25th, 1794, by H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Taylor, Michael Angelo, 1757-1834, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The eruption of the mountain, or, The horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno" with the head of the Protector Saint Januarius carried in procession by the cardinal Archevêque of the Lazaroni. [graphic]
12. The eruption of the mountain, or, The horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno" with the head of the Protector Saint Januarius carried in procession by the cardinal Archevêque of the Lazaroni. [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [25 July 1794]
- Call Number:
- 794.07.25.01+ Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Vesuvius in eruption ejects an inverted cone of flame, while streams of flaming lava pour down its sides and have already surrounded 'Flanders' and 'Holland' (both indicated by windmills (left)). Another stream has almost reached London, which is directly in front of the mountain and is represented by St. Paul's and the gateway of St. James's Palace. In order to avert the calamity a ramshackle procession advances in the foreground from the right. Sheridan, as a cardinal, walks in profile to the left, holding up the head of Fox in both hands. His hat has the crown of a bonnet-rouge. His tattered robes are held up by two train-bearers, the diminutive M. A. Taylor and Lord Derby; their rents reveal a bare thigh and ill-gartered stockings over bare feet. Beside Sheridan walks a dog with a human profile, Grafton, as in BMSat 8457. [Identified by Wright and Evans as General Fox, who was serving with distinction in Flanders.] In front of Sheridan walks Lauderdale, carrying bell, book ('Lauderdale's Jests', a paper emerging from his pocket), and candle (a conspirator's lantern). Behind (and towering above) the two train-bearers are the Duke of Norfolk holding up his cap of 'Libertas' on his staff of hereditary Earl-Marshal, and Lord Stanhope holding two bundles of flaming matches. Their followers on the extreme right are indicated by caps, spears, and a tricolour flag inscribed 'Vive la Repub[lique]'. Heavy clouds cover the sky, from it fall stones or lava upon 'Vienna' and 'Berlin'. A thunderbolt descends upon 'Rome', which is in flames. All the sansculottes are literally without breeches and all have bonnets-rouges. They appear more ready to welcome the catastrophe than anxious to avert it. In the coloured impression the flame and lava from Vesuvius and the robes of Sheridan are tricolour."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno"
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Mouth of Hell -- Clergy: cardinals -- Views: St. Paul's Cathedral -- Views: St. James's Palace -- Cap of Liberty -- Emblems: staff of Earl-Marshal -- Allusion to the French Revolution -- Reference to St. Januarius -- Allusion to the lazzaroni -- Emblems: conspirator's lantern -- Flags: French flag -- Male costume: bonnet rouge -- Bells.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. July 25th, 1794, by H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Taylor, Michael Angelo, 1757-1834, Smith-Stanley, Edward, 1752-1834, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, and Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The eruption of the mountain, or, The horrors of the "Bocca del Inferno" with the head of the Protector Saint Januarius carried in procession by the cardinal Archevêque of the Lazaroni. [graphic]
13. The raft in danger, or, The republican crew disappointed [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- Janry. 28, 1798.
- Call Number:
- Drawer 798.01.28.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Leaders of the Opposition (left) turn a windlass which drags towards the shore a fantastic and enormous raft laden with French troops. They push against horizontal levers which pass through the broad centre-post on which the rope is wound; on the top of this Lauderdale, in Highland dress and on a smaller scale than the others, plays the bagpipes, from which issue the words: 'Over the Water & over the Sea, And over the Raft to Charlie.' He capers to his tune; a tricolour flag flies from his instrument. The most prominent figure is Fox, advancing full-face, and looking to the raft with a satisfied smile; he says, "Pull away Citizens". Behind him, the rope between them, is Bedford in riding-dress; under his arm is a book: 'Bedford on Agriculter' (cf. BMSat 8648). Opposite Fox is Tierney, saying, "We must take care to keep clear of the Rope". From his pocket hangs a paper: 'Borough Influence' (he was M.P. for Southwark, 'the Borough', cf. BMSat 9045). Sheridan, pushing hard in profile to the left, says: "Ah! The Rope We must avoid it if possible". Norfolk, on the extreme left, puts a hand on Tierney's lever; he says: "Hark Ther's a Storm coming. I hear Thunder." They walk on a circular track by the edge of a cliff. On the ground is a large open book: 'President of the Directory CIF. [Fox] Deputy a Bedfordshire Bull [cf. BMSat 8684]'. On it lies a 'Norfolk Cheese'. Behind (left) is a gallows inscribed 'Tierney' (almost obliterated) from which hangs a corpse. In the background is a hill on the summit of which is an encampment with massed troops flying the British flag. The raft nears the shore but is about to be overwhelmed by vast waves blown up by blasts from the mouths of Dundas, the King, and Pitt, whose heads emerge from dark clouds. Dundas, in profile to the left, aims his blast at the windlass; in it (right to left) are the names: 'Jack Ketch'; 'Addington, Bond, Staples [Bow Street justices]'; 'Macnamara Fugion, Macmanus, Townsend, Jelous' [Bow Street officers or 'runners']. The King and Pitt aim directly at the raft; from the mouth of the former (full-face) issue the names 'St Vincent, Pasley, Duncan, Pellew, Nelson'; from that of Pitt (in profile to the right): 'Trollope, Thomson, Bridport, Onslow, Pringle'. In the centre of the raft is a massive fortress manned with troops; from it flies a huge tricolour flag inscribed 'Liberty and Equality'. The fort is surrounded by tents; outside there are soldiers in close formation with bayonets. The outer edge is flanked by turrets, each having a (tricolour) flag inscribed: 'Plunder'; 'Regecides Paricides'; 'Deism Atheism'; 'Robbery'; 'Murder & Ravishmt'; 'Torture'; 'Blood & Rapine'; 'Cruelty & lust'; 'Barbar[ity]'. The motive force is given by wheels worked by windmills, and by large oars. In the bows is a guillotine surmounted by a bonnet-rouge; another guillotine decorates the stern. Behind the raft (left) advance ships of war. In the foreground, flying over the agitated sea like stormy petrels, are three winged heads (right to left): Erskine, Stanhope, and (?) Thelwall. Lauderdale, Fox, Sheridan, Norfolk, and Stanhope wear bonnets-rouges."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Republican crew disappointed
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Publisher's advertisement following imprint: Folios of caricatures lent out for the evening., and Sheet partially trimmed within plate mark on top edge.
- Publisher:
- Published by S.W. Fores, N. 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Tierney, George, 1761-1830, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816, and Thelwall, John, 1764-1834
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The raft in danger, or, The republican crew disappointed [graphic]
14. The real cause of the present high-price of provisions, or, A view on the sea coast of England, with French agents smuggling away supplies for France [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [11 May 1795]
- Call Number:
- 795.05.11.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "'French Agents' purchase sheep, cattle, and pigs, which are being driven into boats to be taken to a French ship at anchor. Fox, as the commissary general, stands in profile to the left, holding a bag of 'French Gold' and pouring coins into the hand of the stout and smiling Lansdowne who is dressed as a farmer, and is disposing of a flock of sheep (left). Sheridan stands on Fox's right, clutching a money-bag and gazing fixedly at Lansdowne. Behind them is the taller Grey. These three are fashionably dressed, especially Fox who wears a French cocked hat, long overcoat reaching to his heels, over a frogged coat. The other two wear long coats and bonnets-rouges, with half-boots. Behind them stands their clerk, Erskine, a sansculotte wearing sabots and a bonnet-rouge, with barrister's wig and bands. He writes: 'Republican Purchase'. In the foreground (left) the Duke of Bedford, dressed as a farmer, but wearing fashionable spurred top-boots, sits, complacently counting money, on a sack of 'Superfine Bedfordshire Flour for Paris' (cf. BMSat 8783). Beside him (left) are sacks of 'Fine Bedfordshire Flour' labelled 'For Dieppe' and 'For Ostend'. Behind them and in the middle distance the Duke of Norfolk walks to the right, carrying on his head a steaming dish of 'Norfolk Dumplings'. Near him is the Duke of Grafton driving cattle towards the shore. On the right is a boat containing pigs and a cow. Stanhope sits at the tiller, smoking. He wears a bonnet-rouge with a bag-wig. The boat has a furled sail and flies a tricolour flag inscribed 'Vive la Republique'. Another boat-load of cattle is being rowed towards the French ship. In the foreground is a basket of chickens and geese and a bundle of muskets, across which is a tricolour scroll inscribed 'Provision for French Army. Dissenting Manufacture'."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- View on the sea coast of England, with French agents smuggling away supplies for France
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark at top and bottom., and Temporary local subject terms: Smuggling -- Money: French gold -- Bonnets rouges -- Ships -- Cattle -- Sheep -- Pigs -- Muskets -- Allusion to sansculottes -- Opposition.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 11th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Erskine, Thomas Erskine, Baron, 1750-1823, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Norfolk, Charles Howard, Duke of, 1746-1815, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811, Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805, and Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The real cause of the present high-price of provisions, or, A view on the sea coast of England, with French agents smuggling away supplies for France [graphic]