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41.
The London 'prentice, or, The force of virtue [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 March 1784]
Call Number:
784.03.11.02.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
William Pitt, dressed in a tunic tied with "Cestus of virtue" and a helmet inscribed, "Wisdom," and decorated with feathers and laurel wreath, stands between two lion-like beasts with the faces of Lord North and Charles Fox. North rears up as Pitt pul...
Alternative Title:
Force of virtue and London prentice
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. 11 March 1784 by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Crowns, and Monsters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The London 'prentice, or, The force of virtue [graphic]

42.
The Westminster canvass [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Marh [sic] 31st, 1784.
Call Number:
784.03.31.03.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A smiling Charles Fox, as Guy Vaux, seated in a chair resting on two poles, is carried by Hall, the apothecary, and Sam House, two of his staunch supporters. He holds in one hand a dark lantern, inscribed, "amor patriae," and in the other a bundle of ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published as the act directs, by J. Ridgway, Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., House, Samuel, -1785., Hall, Edward, active 1784-1790., and Fawkes, Guy, 1570-1606.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, Chairs, Lanterns, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Westminster canvass [graphic]

43.
The countryman's dream of coalescing virtue and vice [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
March 20th 1784.
Call Number:
784.03.20.04+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Thomas Powys, sleeping in a chair on the left, and Charles Marsham, with a tankard, two of the country gentlemen urging the union between Fox and Pitt, preside over a maypole dance in front of the "St. Albans" tavern, their meeting place. The maypole ...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Ridgway, Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805., Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809., Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Lilford, Thomas Powys, Baron, 1743-1800., and Romney, Charles Marsham, Earl of, 1744-1811.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Taverns (Inns), May poles, Dance, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The countryman's dream of coalescing virtue and vice [graphic]

44.
The fox hunt [graphic].

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Jany. 29th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.01.29.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fox with the face of Charles Fox runs away from a pack of hunting dogs, foremost of which is Pitt, with the key to the Treasury hanging from his collar, with Thurlow, in a Chancellor's wig. They are followed by the dogs representing the Duke of Rich...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. for H. B., as the act directs, by J. Cattermoul, No. 376 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806., Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811., Nugent, Robert Craggs Nugent, Earl, 1702?-1788., and Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Lawyers, Dogs, Foxes, Donkeys, Jockeys, Demons, and Fox hunting
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fox hunt [graphic].

45.
The fox hunt [graphic].

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Jany. 29th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.01.29.01.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fox with the face of Charles Fox runs away from a pack of hunting dogs, foremost of which is Pitt, with the key to the Treasury hanging from his collar, with Thurlow, in a Chancellor's wig. They are followed by the dogs representing the Duke of Rich...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. for H. B., as the act directs, by J. Cattermoul, No. 376 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Richmond and Lennox, Charles Lennox, Duke of, 1735-1806., Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811., Nugent, Robert Craggs Nugent, Earl, 1702?-1788., and Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Lawyers, Dogs, Foxes, Donkeys, Jockeys, Demons, and Fox hunting
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fox hunt [graphic].

46.
The general election [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 7, 1784.
Call Number:
784.04.07.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
The disproportionately large heads in wigs of, from left, Lord North, Charles Fox, and Edmund Burke, are displayed on top of Temple Bar. The arch contains reversed and burlesqued royal arms. In three niches below the arch stand headless statues of, fr...
Description:
TItle from item.
Publisher:
Pubd as the act directs by J. Brown, Rathbone Place
Subject (Geographic):
England and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and Temple Bar (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Political elections, Gateways, Wigs, Eyeglasses, Coats of arms, and Foxes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The general election [graphic]

47.
The historical painter [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Feb. 10th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.02.10.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox, dressed as Cromwell, paints the execution of Charles I, using royal crown and sceptre as artist's tools. Above the canvas hangs a painting showing a fox, with the Liberty cap on a stick, presenting a male figure of America with a sheet of...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Cattermoul, No. 376 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Painting, Scales, Daggers & swords, Foxes, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The historical painter [graphic]

48.
The man of moderation addressing his friends from the King's Arms, Westminster [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
[24 February 1784]
Call Number:
784.02.24.01.2+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox, with a fox's body, speaks to his supporters, shown as geese with human heads who crowd the windows of the King's Arms Tavern and the street below. At the top of the building, Fox's arms are supported by Burke and Lord North, each with a f...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. 24 Feby. 1784 by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., House, Samuel, -1785., Dunstan, Jeffery, 1759?-1797., Surrey, Charles Howard, Earl of, 1746-1815., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Subject (Topic):
Elections, Political campaigns, Public speaking, Liberty cap, Foxes, and Geese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The man of moderation addressing his friends from the King's Arms, Westminster [graphic]

49.
The man of moderation addressing his friends from the King's Arms, Westminster [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Feby. 24th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.02.24.01.1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox, with a fox's body, speaks to his supporters, shown as geese with human heads who crowd the windows of the King's Arms Tavern and the street below. At the top of the building, Fox's arms are supported by Burke and Lord North, each with a f...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Cattermoul, No. 376, Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., House, Samuel, -1785., Dunstan, Jeffery, 1759?-1797., Surrey, Charles Howard, Earl of, 1746-1815., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Subject (Topic):
Elections, Political campaigns, Public speaking, Liberty cap, Foxes, and Geese
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The man of moderation addressing his friends from the King's Arms, Westminster [graphic]

50.
The political Cerberus [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
March, 3d, 1784.
Call Number:
784.03.03.03+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A dog with the heads of Lord North, Charles Fox, and Edmund Burke stands guard in front of a gate inscribed, "Portland" and probably representing the Treasury. The dog's "Coalition" collar is secured with an "Interest" padlock and decorated with the P...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. as the act directs, by J. Ridgway, Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, Earl of, 1752-1834., Keppel, Augustus Keppel, Viscount, 1725-1786., and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.
Subject (Topic):
Cerberus (Greek mythology), Politics and government, Gates, and Demons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The political Cerberus [graphic]

51.
Whiggism, or, Master Billy learning his task [graphic]

Creator:
Dent, William, active 1783-1793, printmaker
Published / Created:
Jany. 19th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.01.19.02
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Lord Thurlow depicted as a schoolmaster is seated on the left. He wears an enormous wig, and holds in his left hand the book "A new guide to India" and in his right a birch rod. Facing him stands Pitt dressed as a young girl, with a key (to the Treasu...
Alternative Title:
Master Billy learning his task and Wiggism, or, Master Billy learning his task
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd for S.W. as the act directs, by J. Cattermoul, No. 376 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England.
Subject (Name):
Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and Lansdowne, William Petty, Marquis of, 1737-1805.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government and Bookcases
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Whiggism, or, Master Billy learning his task [graphic]

52.
Master Billy's hobby-horse, or, His triumphal entry into Downing Street [graphic]

Creator:
Collings, Samuel, printmaker
Published / Created:
[26 Ferburary 1784]
Call Number:
784.02.26.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
William Pitt, riding a rocking horse, contemplates the locked gate to the "Treasury" in front of him. In his left hand he holds a whip inscribed, "prerogative," followed by the words, "pro me." Under his right arm is a "Royal primer" and the horse's r...
Alternative Title:
His triumphal entry into Downing Street
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 26, 1784, by W. Welles, No. 132 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806. and Pitt, William, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Hobby horses, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Master Billy's hobby-horse, or, His triumphal entry into Downing Street [graphic]

53.
Popular frenzy, or, The demolition of St. Stephs. Chapel [graphic]

Creator:
Collings, Samuel, printmaker
Published / Created:
[4 March 1784]
Call Number:
784.03.04.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At the top of a ladder placed against the House of Commons and inscribed, "back stairs," stands a female figure of Folly in a fool's cap, with a flag signed "aristocracy." Below her, a man attempts to pull down a stone from the frieze with a grappling...
Alternative Title:
Demolition of St. Stephs. Chapel and Demolition of St. Stephen's Chapel
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. March 4, 1784, by W. Wells, N. 132 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Fools' caps, Liberty cap, Ladders, Demolition, and Cobblestone streets
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Popular frenzy, or, The demolition of St. Stephs. Chapel [graphic]

54.
The fox hunt, or, View holla! from Leadenhall Street [graphic].

Creator:
Collings, Samuel, printmaker
Published / Created:
[27 January 1784]
Call Number:
784.01.27.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A fox is being hunted by three dogs encouraged in their attack by two men with whips and a crowd of spectators. A burning sheet signed, "India Bill" is tied to the tail of the fox who turns back to snarl at a hound wearing a collar signed, "Pitt," whi...
Alternative Title:
View holla! from Leadenhall Street
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 27th, 1784, by W. Wells, No. 132, opposite Salisbury Court, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Pitt, William, 1759-1806., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., Buckingham, George Nugent Temple Grenville, Marquess of, 1753-1813., and East India Company.
Subject (Topic):
Dogs, Fox hunting, Spectators, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fox hunt, or, View holla! from Leadenhall Street [graphic].

55.
A petrified lusus naturae lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by

Creator:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
Mayth [sic] 6, 1783.
Call Number:
783.05.06.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
In an outdoor setting, George III examines through his quizzing glass a giant boulder with three bust portraits on it, each described below. On the left, in profile, is the Duke of Portland, with vague expression, "Supposed to be the head of a Patrici...
Alternative Title:
Lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by the Britons
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by M. Thomas, Princes Street
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Portland, William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Magnifying glasses, Boulders, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A petrified lusus naturae lately discovered in the ruins of a temple once dedicated to liberty by the Britons / [graphic]

56.
War establishment [graphic]

Creator:
Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, printmaker
Published / Created:
[July 1783]
Call Number:
783.07.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
In an outdoor setting, a bare-chested Lord Thurlow, his judge's wig at his feet, faces a bare-chested Charles Fox in a boxing match over the proposed regulation of the fees of the Exchequer Officers. Rigby's, proposition to exempt him from this new re...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by D. Archery, July th [sic] 1783, St. James's Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Rigby, Richard, 1722-1788., Thurlow, Edward Thurlow, Baron, 1731-1806., and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Boxing, Wigs, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > War establishment [graphic]

57.
Today disliked, and yet perhaps tomorrow again in favour so fickle is the mind of R-y-l-ty

Creator:
Carey, William Paulet, 1759-1839, printmaker
Published / Created:
[after 18 December 1783]
Call Number:
783.12.00.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Between two large pedestals, the one to the left topped with the head of George II, the one to the right with a sitting figure of George III, the Coalition ministers fall to the ground, their balance upset by a large platform, "New method of executing...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760., George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820., Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Pedestals, Angels, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Today disliked, and yet perhaps tomorrow again in favour so fickle is the mind of R-y-l-ty / [graphic]

58.
Bacchanels, or, The friendly drop [graphic].

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 6th, 1784.
Call Number:
784.04.06.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Charles Fox, lying on the ground with his head next to a cask of wine, drinks the wine pouring from the hole in it. He looks up at the naked figure of Lord North covered only with garlands of grapes and grape leaves and sitting astride the cask. North...
Alternative Title:
Friendly drop
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publish'd by E. Hedges, N 92 Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and Dionysus (Greek deity)
Subject (Topic):
Great Britain, Politics and government, Barrels, Wine, Eating & drinking, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Bacchanels, or, The friendly drop [graphic].

59.
Scrub & Archer [graphic]

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 August 1783]
Call Number:
783.08.01.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
In imitation of a scene from Act 3 of Farquhar's "The beaux' stratagem," Charles Fox as Scrub, and Lord North as Archer, sit in close conference discussing Perdita's infidelity while Mrs. Robinson (Perdita) as Gipsey, watches them standing behind thei...
Alternative Title:
Scrub and Archer
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st August 1783, by W Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., Tarleton, Lieutenant-General 1754-1833. (Banastre),, and Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707.
Subject (Topic):
Actresses, Theatrical productions, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Scrub & Archer [graphic]

60.
Sir Zealous Godfrey giving a bouillon raffraichissant, to his friends [graphic].

Creator:
Boyne, John, approximately 1750-1810, printmaker
Published / Created:
[7 April 1784]
Call Number:
784.04.07.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Lord North, on the left, and Charles Fox, in dressing gowns and night caps, sit in armchairs as invalids with a melancholy expression on their faces. They are approached from the right by a man who carries two soup bowls filled with frogs. One frog is...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publish'd Aprill 7, 1784, by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., and Bouillon, Godefroi-Charles-Henri de la Tour-d'Auvergne, Duc de, 1728-1792.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Frogs, Chairs, Hats, and Clothing & dress
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sir Zealous Godfrey giving a bouillon raffraichissant, to his friends [graphic].

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