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1.
A first rate man of war taken from the dock yard, Plymouth / [graphic]

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[January 1809]
Call Number:
Quarto 75 D569 812
Collection Title:
Leaf 8. Characatures by Dighton.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Admiral Sir George Young, in naval uniform, stands in profile to the left, slim and erect, heels together, hand on the hilt of his sword. He wears a cocked hat and high boots. His expression is firm, alert, benevolent."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Name):
Young, George, Sir, 1732-1810
Subject (Topic):
Military uniforms, British, and Admirals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A first rate man of war taken from the dock yard, Plymouth / [graphic]

2.
Admiral Haddock [graphic].

Published / Created:
[approximately 1740]
Call Number:
Portraits H127 no. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Nicholas Haddock, three-quarter-length, slightly turned to the left, one hand holding a baton of command and the other resting on the hilt of his sword, with a curling periwig, in a frockcoat with a sword-belt about his waist, the hilt of...
Description:
Ttile engraved above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Haddock, Nicholas, 1686-1746,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Admiral Haddock [graphic].

3.
Amorous Ladys, or, Tete-a-tete ex strachnary [graphic].

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[9 June 1820]
Call Number:
Print01162
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Two ladies embrace, seated on a sofa, not noticing the entry of their husbands. One, Lady Strachan, says: "You know my dear Sarah I love you very well yet I must reserve a few Kisses for the worthy old Ad-l." Lady Warwick: "Oh never mind him, my Swee...
Alternative Title:
Amorous Ladies, or, Tete-a-tete ex strachnary, Tete-a-tete ex strachnary, and Tete-a-tete exstrachnary
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. June 9th, 1820, by E. Brooks, 16 Panton Street
Subject (Name):
Strachan, Louisa, Lady, -1868, Strachan, Richard John, 1760-1828, Warwick, Sarah Elizabeth, Countess of, 1786-1851, and Warwick, Henry Richard Greville, Earl of, 1779-1853
Subject (Topic):
Homosexuality, Admirals, British, Couches, Kissing, and Doors & doorways
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Amorous Ladys, or, Tete-a-tete ex strachnary [graphic].

4.
Count de Grasse in the sugar trap [graphic].

Published / Created:
May 28th 1782.
Call Number:
782.05.28.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Admiral de Grasse stands up to his waist in a large barrel, saying "I shall never more love the Englishmen's sugar and gunpowder." On the left stands an English naval officer with cutlass in hand, and on the right an English sailor. Refers to De Grass...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Sold by E. Rich, at the little Print Shop opposite Anderton's Coffee House, Fleet Street and Pubd. by J. Barrow
Subject (Name):
Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788
Subject (Topic):
Barrels, Admirals, French, Military officers, British, Sailors, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Count de Grasse in the sugar trap [graphic].

5.
Edward Russel Earl of Orford [graphic]

Creator:
Houbraken, Jacobus, 1698-1780, printmaker
Published / Created:
1742.
Call Number:
Portraits Or67 no. 1+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of Edward Russell, Earl of Orford, bust to right but looking at the viewer, wearing a long wig, gown and lace cravat; in an ornamental oval on a pedestal showing a sea battle; in an ornamental oval on a pedestal showing a sea battle; a baton...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Impensis J. & P. Knaption Londini
Subject (Name):
Russell, Edward, 1653-1727,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals, British, and Peerage
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Edward Russel Earl of Orford [graphic]

6.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence Lord High Admiral; & General of the Royal Marines

Creator:
Ward, William James, approximately 1800-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 June 1827]
Call Number:
Folio 53 Sh52 M78
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait; half-length standing to right, looking towards the viewer, holding a telescope in both hands, his left elbow propped on the base of a column supporting an arch above him, wearing military uniform with epaulettes and star, with a curtain beh...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published June 1, 1827, by W. Sams, Royal Library, 1 St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals, British, and Telescopes
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence Lord High Admiral; & General of the Royal Marines / [graphic]

7.
John Earl of St. Vincent from the original picture by Sir William Beechey, R.A. in his own

Creator:
Cardon, Anthony, 1772-1813, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 March 1809]
Call Number:
Portraits St774 no. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent, half-length, standing in three-quarter profile to right, wearing coat fastened with one button, star, neckerchief and frill; curtain behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published March 1, 1809, by T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Geographic):
British.
Subject (Name):
St. Vincent, John Jervis, Viscount, 1735-1823,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > John Earl of St. Vincent from the original picture by Sir William Beechey, R.A. in his own possession / [graphic]

8.
Nosey on his knees, or, The red striking to the blue [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, Henry, active 1824-1850, printmaker
Published / Created:
[July 1830?]
Call Number:
830.07.00.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Red striking to the blue
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. 1830 by S. Gans, Southampton Street, Strand
Subject (Name):
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Admirals, Dandies, Military officers, British, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Nosey on his knees, or, The red striking to the blue [graphic]

9.
Rear Admiral, Sir Hyde Parker, Bart. [graphic] : From an original picture in the possession of Lady

Creator:
Watson, Caroline, 1760 or 1761-1814, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1817]
Call Number:
Portraits P238 no. 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Half-length portrait of Rear Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, 5th Baronet, facing to the right with head turned toward viewer
Alternative Title:
Sir Hyde Parker
Description:
Title, artist, and printmaker from Catalogue of engraved British portraits.
Publisher:
Publishers [...] T. Cadell & W. Davies, Strand, London
Subject (Name):
Parker, Hyde, Sir, 1714-1782,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Rear Admiral, Sir Hyde Parker, Bart. [graphic] : From an original picture in the possession of Lady Parker

10.
Robert Blake General and admiral of the forces of England &c. denatus 17. Aug. 1657. aetat. 59

Creator:
Preston, Thomas, active 1740-1785, printmaker
Published / Created:
Janr. 24, 1740.
Call Number:
Portraits B636 no. 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait, half-length in an oval in profile to left, looking round towards the viewer, wearing a pale coat and lace cravat with chin-length curly brown hair, against a background of ships at sea and sea-creatures surrounding a plaque bearing the insc...
Description:
Title from text in image.
Publisher:
Sold by Mr. King in the Poultry and the Print Sellers of London and Westminster and publish'd according to Act of Parliament
Subject (Name):
Blake, Robert, 1599-1657,
Subject (Topic):
Admirals and British
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Robert Blake General and admiral of the forces of England &c. denatus 17. Aug. 1657. aetat. 59. / [graphic]

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