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1. The parricide a sketch of modern patriotism. [graphic]

Published / Created:: [1 May 1776]
Call Number:: 776.05.01.04
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: An attack on the Opposition, depicting Britannia, half naked, restrained by the Duke of Grafton and Alderman Hayley, and attacked by knife-wielding America, the latter directed by Wilkes. Discord waves 2 torches on the left. America, dressed as an Indian woman armed with tomahawk and dagger tramples on the shield of Britannia who is simultaneously attacked by the British lion. Camden holds the lion's reins, while Pitt the Elder and a fox (representing Charles James Fox) stand among the onlookers. A medallion in the foreground bears the image of the pious pelican feeding her young
Alternative Title:: Sketch of modern patriotism
Description:: Title from item., Place of publication from that of the Westminster Magazine., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., and Above design: Engrav'd for the Westminster Magazine.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain, United States, and America.
Subject (Name):: Wilkes, John, 1725-1797, Grafton, Augustus Henry Fitzroy, Duke of, 1735-1811., Camden, Charles Pratt, Earl, 1714-1794., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778., and Hayley, George, d. 1781.
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government, History, and Colonies
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The parricide a sketch of modern patriotism. [graphic]

2. The diaboliad [graphic].

Published / Created:: [March 1777]
Call Number:: 777.03.00.10
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Illustration to William Combe's satirical poem of the same title. An elderly Devil crowns his successor (Simon Luttrell, Lord Irnham) who mounts the throne on the left. Behind Irnham are 5 unsuccessful contenders for the Devil's office, including at far right, Charles Fox as Volpone with the head of a fox. In the background stands a distraught man in chains, while dragons and demons fly overhead and to the side
Description:: Title etched above image., Sheet trimmed into plate mark., In plate above image, upper right: Lond. Mag. March 1777., Quotation from Milton in plate below image: "To reign is worth ambition, tho' in Hell.", An illustration from the London Magazine, vol. 46 p. 152., and Mounted to 23 x 29 cm.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Carhampton, Simon Luttrell, Earl of, 1713-1787.
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The diaboliad [graphic].

3. Folly on both sides, or, A view of the political state of the nation, with the senators in propria persona. [graphic]

Creator:: O'Brien, printmaker
Published / Created:: [11 May 1778]
Call Number:: 778.05.11.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: Design occupying top third of plate shows Bute driving a cart labelled G.R. III, having just crossed the Rubicon, laden with National Debt, Pensioners, etc., drawn by ministerial donkeys including ones labelled North, Germaine, Sandwich, and Weymouth. The donkeys are assailed by opposition dogs Burke, Wilkes, Fox etc. In the upper left an overloaded boat depicts the "Commissioners setting off for America." Smaller insets beneath the main image refer to the balance of power and antiministerial demonstrations. Two columns of dialect verse beneath image, follow the title "A new gallant shew or the ministry's cabinet & minority's closet broke open" signed at bottom by Doodle Doodle Doo. A criticism of both governmental ministry and the opposition
Alternative Title:: View of the political state of the nation
Description:: Title from item., Imperfect; cropped with loss of imprint and last 2 lines of verse., Date of publication from English political caricature., Publisher from impression in John Carter Brown Library., "Price 1 shilg.", and Mounted to 33 x 35 cm.
Publisher:: Publish'd as the act directs May 11, 1778 at Darly's, Strand
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain, United States, and America.
Subject (Name):: Bute, John Stuart, Earl of, 1713-1792., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792., Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790., Hancock, John, 1737-1793., and Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government, History, Colonies, Donkeys, Carts & wagons, Dogs, Seesaws, and Coats of arms
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Folly on both sides, or, A view of the political state of the nation, with the senators in propria persona. [graphic]

4. The F-x and H-d, or, Rival candidates humbly address'd to the worthy electors of W-r [i.e. Westminster]. [graphic]

Published / Created:: pubd. as the act directs Septr. 18, 1780.
Call Number:: 780.09.18.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: An obese man with fox's head, holding a sheet of paper inscribed "On the Freedom of Election," is facing his very thin opponent with a hound's head holding a sheet inscribed "Services done in America." They represent, respectively, Charles James Fox, and Thomas Pelham, Lord Lincoln, the latter supported by the court
Alternative Title:: Fox and Hound and Rival candidates
Description:: Title from item.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England and Westminster
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1752-1795.
Subject (Topic):: Political elections, Foxes, Dogs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The F-x and H-d, or, Rival candidates humbly address'd to the worthy electors of W-r [i.e. Westminster]. [graphic]

5. Sr. Samuel House [graphic]

Creator:: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1780?]
Call Number:: 780.09.18.02.1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: A stout publican (Samuel House) holding a tankard with initials SH in his right hand and a pipe in his left is standing in front of his house. He wears waistcoat with sleeves, without a coat and wig; his breeches are unbuttoned at the knees. Behind him is a large barrel on which is written "Fox for Ever Huzza." A man smoking a pipe is seated below the window in which sit two other men, one with a pipe. Another man is vomiting out the second window
Alternative Title:: Sir Samuel House
Description:: Title from item., Trimmed within plate mark at the bottom with loss of imprint., First state, with printmaker's name on plate., Date of publication from nos. 5696 and 5697 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, volume 5., and Sheet trimmed.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):: England and Westminster
Subject (Name):: House, Samuel, -1785. and Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Subject (Topic):: Political elections, Drinking vessels, Tobacco pipes, Barrels, Birdcages, Vomiting, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Sr. Samuel House [graphic]

6. The thing in a nasty situation [graphic].

Published / Created:: [ca. 1780]
Call Number:: 780.00.00.57
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Description:: Title from item., Imperfect; sheet trimmed to plate mark., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., and Publication statement etched as part of design.
Publisher:: Publishd by some body in [the] caracter of no body one of [the] minority
Subject (Name):: North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and Wilkes, John, 1725-1797
Subject (Topic):: Corruption, England, and Games
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The thing in a nasty situation [graphic].

7. The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America [graphic].

Published / Created:: [ca. May, 1782]
Call Number:: 782.05.00.02.1+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Britannia and America embrace, while France and Spain try to pull America away, Holland watches their efforts, and Fox points out the struggle to Keppel." A reference to attempts by Russia and Fox to mediate the conflict in 1781-82.
Description:: Title from item., A probable earlier state of no. 5989 without the Humphrey imprint. See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., Artist and date of publication from British Museum catalogue., and Mounted to 32 x 44 cm.
Publisher:: Pub. by T. Colley No. 5 Acorn Court Rolls Buildings Fetter Lane Old England
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain, United States, and America.
Subject (Name):: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Subject (Topic):: Britannia (Symbolic character), Politics and government, History, Colonies, Liberty cap, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > The reconciliation between Britania and her daughter America [graphic].

8. A warm birth for the old administration [graphic].

Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [2 April 1782]
Call Number:: 782.04.02.01+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: George III sleeps on his throne while Fox introduces the Devil to Lord North. On the right Sandwich and Germain, members of the previous administration, are being carried off by a demon through a doorway labelled Pandaemonium, as Mansfield and Bute are hurried in the same direction
Alternative Title:: Warm berth for the old administration
Description:: Title from item. and Sheet trimmed.
Publisher:: Pub'd April 2, 1782 by W. Brown
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):: Politics and government, Devil, Thrones, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > A warm birth for the old administration [graphic].

9. Lo-d Sand-g drove from his moorings, or, Tack about is fair play [graphic].

Published / Created:: [March 1782]
Call Number:: 782.03.00.02+
Image Count:: 1
Abstract:: "Three outgoing ministers are being knocked off their seats by their successors. The ministers are or have been seated on stones resembling mile-stones, engraved with the title of their office. They are all in profile to the left, facing their successors. Sandwich (centre), on a stone inscribed "First Lo--d of the Adm--ty", is being knocked backwards by Admiral Keppel, his successor, who threatens him with clenched fists, saying, "Strike your false Colours". Sandwich is saying "That broadside has broke my Bowsprit". From his pocket falls a small paper, "List of the navy". Round his waist is a rope with a broken end, the other end of which is still attached to an anchor which lies on the ground beside him, inscribed "Rotten for want of care". Lord North (right), very short and fat, is being knocked backwards by Fox, who has a fox's head. His stone is inscribed "Prime Minis--r"; he says, "O Reynard if I fall I shall burst". Fox says to him, "Buss Constable". By this stone He two bars inscribed "Soap" and a cask inscribed "12 Shilling Small Beer", to indicate the taxes recently proposed by North, see BMSat 5964, &c. To the left Lord Amherst, in general's uniform and wearing spurred top-boots, is seated on the stone inscribed "[Gen]eral of al[l] the Land Forces". Conway stands opposite him, threatening him with his fists and saying, "That Staff shall be mine". Amherst says, "Where's my reserved courage--oh-- its in my breeches". In the foreground (left) sits Britannia, her shield beside her, holding her spear and stretching out an arm towards Keppel. She says Britons strike home."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Tack about is fair play and Lord Sandwich drove from his moorings
Description:: Title from item. and Date of publication from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:: Sold by W. Humphrey no. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):: Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792., Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786., Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and Conway, Henry Seymour, 1721-1795.
Subject (Topic):: Britannia (Symbolic character), Politics and government, Fighting, and Clothing & dress
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Lo-d Sand-g drove from his moorings, or, Tack about is fair play [graphic].