A tracing by George Steevens of a print by Willaim Hogarth: Theatre stage with two dancers; on the left a woman (La Barbarina) jumps with her legs apart and on the right a man (George Desnoyer) stands with his legs together; on either side a chorus, or audience, and statues of Comedy and Tragedy holding candles. With the text "C.C. Prickt lines shewing the rising Height" at the foot of the stage as in the first state and with a face on the sun
Alternative Title:
Charmers of the age
Description:
Title from item., Lengthy pencil note in William Windham's hand below: These two pieces viz. the one marked Qui Color albus erat and The Charmers of the age? are not prints but copies taken with a pen by Mr. Steevens, and given to me, together with many others, not copies, in return for those mentioned in his collection as given by me to him. [Signed] W.W. March 22d 1800., After Paulson, R. Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 153., and On page 100 in volume 1.
Subject (Name):
Campanini, Barberina, 1721-1799 and Desnoyer, George, approximately 1700-1764
Subject (Topic):
Dancers, German, Italian, and Theatrical productions
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Z,&). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint from first plate in this series. Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "A.P.D.R.", Number 3 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image no.1 in this series: Cahier de six Berlines à l'Angloise. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Y). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint from first plate in this series. Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "A.P.D.R.", Number 2 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image no.1 in this series: Cahier de six Berlines à l'Angloise. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Z). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint from first plate in this series. Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "A.P.D.R.", Number 5 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image no.1 in this series: Cahier de six Berlines à l'Angloise. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Y). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint from first plate in this series. Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "A.P.D.R.", Number 6 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image no.1 in this series: Cahier de six Berlines à l'Angloise. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Z, &). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "Avec privilege du roy.", Number 1 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
A design for a carriage showing a side view and a view from the back with a scale; there is also a third view, from the undercarriage with the parts identified in alphabetic order (A-Z,&). On the left edge is the key (Renvoi du Plan) with the descriptions of the lettered parts
Description:
Title etched below image., Imprint from first plate in this series. Date of publication from Bibliothèque de l'Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art, Paris., "A.P.D.R.", Number 4 in a series of six plates, identified by an "D" in the upper right corner of the plate. Series title etched above image no.1 in this series: Cahier de six Berlines à l'Angloise. Series number etched in lower right corner., The draftsman Janel worked from 1760 to 1790; see: Guilmard, D. Les maítres ornamentistes. Paris: E. Plon, 1880-1881., and Housed in a cloth clamshell case with leather label "Staatswagen" with other prints in this series. For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Chez Chéreau, rue des Mathurins
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Carriages and carts, Carriages & coaches, English, French, and German
Britanias pocket pickd by mercenaries, Britanias pocket picked by mercenaries, and Britannia's pocket picked by mercenaries
Description:
Titles etched below each image., Three playing card size designs on one plate, arranged vertically., and None of designs recorded in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Elizabeth, Empress of Russia, 1709-1762, Augustus III, King of Poland, 1696-1763, Frederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786, Byng, John, 1704-1757, and Mingotti, Regina, 1722-1808.
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Seven Years' War, 1756-1763, Ammunition, Barrels, Cannons, Crowns, Eagles, Eclipses, Flags, British, Mercenaries (Soldiers), Musical instruments, National emblems, French, German, and Scepters
