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1. The prevailing candidate, or, The election carried by Bribery and the Devil [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [March 1722?]
- Call Number:
- Kinnaird 75K(d) Box 115
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on the general election of 1722 showing a grand room with two long windows and a pier glass between; to the left of this is a screen with seven folds. On the right three men, one holding a staff of office, can be discerned behind the screen reflected in the glass. From the left side of the screen an electoral candidate walks towards a voter grasping him by his right hand and with his left slipping a purse into the man's pocket. The voter is identified in the verses as a member of a corporation in a borough where only such members could vote; his leg is shackled by a chain. His wife listens to a clergyman who stands in a doorway assuring her "bribery no sin". The devil hovers over the candidate touching the voter on the shoulder and holding a blank scroll. Two boys in the foreground point to the transaction, one holding a wooden shoe, symbol of the oppressive French regime. The screen itself is adorned with little stars, at the top the years 1715-1722 are marked on the seven folds and the names of various acts passed by the previous government, "Quarantine Act .../South Sea Act/Act to indemnify S.S. V[illai]ns/Part of ye Succession Act repeal'd/Septennial Act".--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Election carried by bribery and the devil
- Description:
- Title from caption in ribbon above image., Questionable attribution to Hogarth in unverified card catalog record., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Four stanzas of verse below image: Here's a minion sent down to a corporate town, in hopes to be newly elected ... That betrays the whole kingdom to slav'ry.", and Imperfect impression: sheet trimmed to 162 x 175 mm.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Scotland., and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- South Sea Company. and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1722, Membership, Quarantine, Law and legislation, Inheritance and succession, Naturalization, Political corruption, Elections, Bribery, Children, Clergy, Devil, Mirrors, Screens, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The prevailing candidate, or, The election carried by Bribery and the Devil [graphic].
2. The prevailing candidate, or, The election carried by Bribery and the Devil [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [March 1722?]
- Call Number:
- 722.03.00.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on the general election of 1722 showing a grand room with two long windows and a pier glass between; to the left of this is a screen with seven folds. On the right three men, one holding a staff of office, can be discerned behind the screen reflected in the glass. From the left side of the screen an electoral candidate walks towards a voter grasping him by his right hand and with his left slipping a purse into the man's pocket. The voter is identified in the verses as a member of a corporation in a borough where only such members could vote; his leg is shackled by a chain. His wife listens to a clergyman who stands in a doorway assuring her "bribery no sin". The devil hovers over the candidate touching the voter on the shoulder and holding a blank scroll. Two boys in the foreground point to the transaction, one holding a wooden shoe, symbol of the oppressive French regime. The screen itself is adorned with little stars, at the top the years 1715-1722 are marked on the seven folds and the names of various acts passed by the previous government, "Quarantine Act .../South Sea Act/Act to indemnify S.S. V[illai]ns/Part of ye Succession Act repeal'd/Septennial Act".--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Election carried by bribery and the devil
- Description:
- Title from caption in ribbon above image., Questionable attribution to Hogarth in unverified card catalog record., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Four stanzas of verse below image: Here's a minion sent down to a corporate town, in hopes to be newly elected ... That betrays the whole kingdom to slav'ry.", Bowditch's ms. annotations on the mounting sheet; mounted to 33 x 44 cm., and Dated '1722' in unknown contemporary hand after title.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, Scotland., and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- South Sea Company. and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1722, Membership, Quarantine, Law and legislation, Inheritance and succession, Naturalization, Political corruption, Elections, Bribery, Children, Clergy, Devil, Mirrors, Screens, and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The prevailing candidate, or, The election carried by Bribery and the Devil [graphic].
3. The triumph of Iustice [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [December 1741?]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 C2 738
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A satyr in the character of Time, holding a hour-glass and scythe, reclines on top a sarcophagus. On the front is a medallion of Sir Robert Walpole. On either side Lord Sundon and Sir C. Wager are shown weeping. In the clouds above amid angels sits the Prince of Wales holding a bludgeon in one hand and pointing to a figure (Mr. Edwin). The Prince is accompanied by the figure of Justice holding a set of scales
- Alternative Title:
- Triumph of Justice
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Publication date from from British Museum catalogue., "Engrav'd according to act of Parliament.", Dedication at top of image: To the independent electors of Westminster., and With spine title: Caricatures anglaise 1740.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain. Parliament, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745, Sundon, William Clayton, Baron, 1671-1752, and Wager, Charles, Sir, 1666-1743
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The triumph of Iustice [graphic]
4. A consultation of surgeons [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1769]
- Call Number:
- 769.03.00.04 Impression 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Publication place and date inferred from those of the periodical for which this plate was engraved., Plate from: The Oxford magazine or, Universal museum ... London : Printed for the authors, v. 2 (1769), p. 88., and Temporary local subject terms: Stafford Crane -- David Middleton -- Christopher Fullager -- Robert Young.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- Brentford (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Cowell, Benjamin., Bromfield, William, 1712-1792, Ranby, John, 1703-1773, Hawkins, Caesar, Sir, 1711-1786, Pott, Percivall, 1714-1788, Gregory, John, 1724-1773, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1768, Bribery, and Physicians
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A consultation of surgeons [graphic].
5. An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Nixon, John, -1818, artist
- Published / Created:
- [25 October 1781]
- Call Number:
- 781.10.25.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "An election procession of thirteen patriots walking from right to left wearing the colours of Sir Watkin Lewes, elected M.P. for the City, 29 Sept. 1781, see British Museum satire no. 5849. Two flags are carried, one "Lewes & Freedom", the other, "No Ministerial Influence", in reference to Lewes' speech on his election on 29 Sept. Two of the men are playing flutes, a third blows a horn. The figures are probably portraits; two are butchers wearing aprons, their steels hanging from their waists; beside one of them walks a muzzled dog with a collar inscribed "Liberty"; this butcher is eating as he walks. One man drinks a glass of wine, holding a lump of food in his left hand. One with a swathed and gouty leg walks on crutches. All have election favours in their hats, these are inscribed respectively "Lewes for ever"; "Sr Watkin for ever"; "Freedom"; "Lewes"; "No Bribery"; "Lewes"; "No Corruption". In the hat of the butcher with the dog is "Freedom's my plan Sr Watkin is the Man". The background is formed by the lower part of the façade of two houses in a street, the front of two shops being indicated. On the pavement (left) four little chimney-sweeps are shouting and waving their hats and brushes."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Electioneering procession from the Mansion House to Guildhall
- Description:
- Title etched below image. The 'o' in 'electioneering' has been inserted above the line., Signed in the image "J.N." JN is the monogram of John Nixon., and Verses following title: These stanch friends to freedom you here do behold, Will be bribe'd with good eating tho' they spurn at yr gold. For offer them money it's such a disgrace, 'Tis a thousand to one they dont spit in your face. But give them pudding & beef with compliments civil, To serve you they'll go ay e'en to the devil."
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Octr. 25, 1781 by W. Wells No. 132 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England, London, and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Political activity, Elections, Butchers, City & town life, Chimney sweeps, Clothing & dress, Corruption, Dogs, Muckraking, Musical instruments, Political parades & rallies, Slogans, and Staffs (Sticks)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > An electioneering procession from the M-n House to G-d Hall [graphic]
6. Reynard put to his shifts [art original].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1784]
- Call Number:
- Drawings R79 no. 3 Box D145
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- The Duchess of Devonshire stands with raised skirts while a fox takes cover under her petticoats. She looks toward a huntsman on her right, two hunting dogs at his feet. He calls "Tally O my good dogs" while in response they cry "No coalition" and "No India Bill." The Duchess says, "My dear Fox get into cover."
- Description:
- Study for the print of the same title, no. 6551 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6. and On the opposite side of the sheet: a drawing for Political affection by the same artist.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Women in politics, Women, and Political activity
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Reynard put to his shifts [art original].
7. Political affection [art original].
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
- Published / Created:
- April 1784.
- Call Number:
- Drawings R79 no. 3 Box D145
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- The Duchess of Devonshire sits nursing a fox at her bare breast; the fox is dressed as a child, its paw on her lap. A child sits to her right crying, arms stretched towards her. On the left a cat licks the face of a dog while ignoring her kitten that crawls beside them. A cradle sits empty in the background (left).
- Description:
- Title and date from graphite pencil inscriptions in image., Study for the print of the same title, no. 6546 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6., and With, on the opposite side of the sheet: a drawing for Reynard put to his shifts by the same artist.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain and Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784, Women in politics, Foxes, Breast feeding, Infants, Women, and Political activity
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Political affection [art original].
8. Paul before Felix, or, The high Bailif disconcerted [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 14, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.07.14.01.2+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Alternative Title:
- High Bailif disconcerted and High Bailiff disconcerted
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., One line of text below image., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792 -- Male costume: Scottish., and Partial watermark bottom center of sheet: fleur-de-lis with initials LVG below a shield.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paul before Felix, or, The high Bailif disconcerted [graphic].
9. Paul before Felix, or, The high bailif disconcerted [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- July 14, 1784.
- Call Number:
- 784.07.14.01.1+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- High bailif disconcerted and High Bailiff disconcerted
- Description:
- Title etched above units., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Temporary local subject terms: Allusion to St. Paul, d. 62 -- Allusion to Felix, fl. 51-58 -- Literature: Bible, Acts: 24.27-25-27 -- St. Ann's Church, Soho: Vestry room, scene of Westminster election scrutiny, 1784 -- High Bailiff of Westminster -- Scrutiny -- Pens: quills -- Lawyers -- Corbett, Thomas H., d. 1792 -- Male costume: Scottish., and Mounted to 28 x 38 cm.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 and Great Britain. Parliament
- Subject (Topic):
- Elections, 1784 and Political elections
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Paul before Felix, or, The high bailif disconcerted [graphic].