"Two men engaged in a fist-fight in centre: the one to left (Daniel O'Connell) punching the other (Lord Althorp); to left, a man holding up a bottle in his left hand (Richard Lalor Shiel); a man standing to far left watching in excitement (Edward Sout...
Alternative Title:
Fancy sketch : showing a select specimen of the cross-palpable
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847, Spencer, John Charles Spencer, Earl, 1782-1845, Sheil, Richard Lalor, 1791-1851, Ruthven, Edward Southwell,, Monteagle of Brandon, Thomas Spring-Rice, Baron, 1790-1866, Hatherton, Edward John Walhouse Littleton, Baron, 1791-1863, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Lefroy, Thomas Langlois, 1776-1869, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, and Inglis, Robert Harry, Sir, 1786-1855
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, John Bull (Symbolic character), Politicians, Fighting, Bottles, Clocks & watches, Spectators, and Conversation
In the center a couple in traditional dress dance the fandango holding castanets and accompanied by two men with guitars (right), one standing, the other seated. An elderly woman sleeps in the chair behind the dancers. Four other women sit on chairs a...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 20, 1803 by William Holland, No. 11 Cockspur Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Audience, Dance, Dancers, Dog, Guitars, and Spectators
"A court scene. The judge, Bayley (right), addresses the apprehensive prisoner at the bar, Wellington (left): '"If a party, wilfully & intentionally does an act likely in its results to produce death, & death actually ensues, the act so done by him is...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 and Bayley, John, 1763-1841
Subject (Topic):
Dueling, Courtrooms, Judges, Juries, and Spectators
A witch flying to the left on a broomstick and suckling a cat, discharges a blast of "inflammable air" towards a large sphere suspended midair behind her. A spectator standing below holds a torch to the stream of air and says, "How blue it burns!" An...
Description:
Title from inscription in black ink in the artist's hand above image.
Subject (Topic):
Antiquarians, Balloons (Aircraft), Witches, and Spectators
Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, printmaker, artist
Published / Created:
published according to act of Parliament, 1754, for Stowes Survey.
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 181. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View in the park with spectators watching the parade, as George II makes his way to the House of Lords, showing the Horse Guards and the Treasury."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe de la parade dans le Parc de St. James : le Treser, le nouveau batiment de Gardes a Cheval, et la procession du Roy allant a la Chambre des Seigneurs
Description:
Titles engraved below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
W. Innys and J. Richardson, etc.
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Saint James's Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760,, Horse Guards (London, England : Building),, and Great Britain. Treasury
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, Parks, Government facilities, Soldiers, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Carriages & coaches
Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1833]
Call Number:
Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In an arena, bull with the King's features being devoured by dogs with politicians' features; other politicians outside the arena encouraging the dogs."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Bulls, Dogs, Rats, Animal fighting, and Spectators
"The Duke (left) and Duchess of St. Albans stand facing each other; the little Duke staggering under an ornamental basket which supports a side of bacon, inscribed Best Wiltshire. The Duchess holds on her shoulder a cutter in which are seated six oars...
Alternative Title:
Scene in the honeymoon and Conjugal felicity
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket ...
Subject (Name):
St. Albans, William Beauclerk, Duke of, 1801-1849, St. Albans, Harriot Mellon, Duchess of, 1777?-1837, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, Augustus Frederick, Prince, Duke of Sussex, 1773-1843, Léopold I, King of the Belgians, 1790-1865, Burdett, Francis, 1770-1844, Braham, John, 1774-1856, and Stephens, Catherine, 1794-1882
Subject (Topic):
Marriage, Spouses, Baskets, Bacon, Boats, Rowers, and Spectators
"George IV, crowned, and with orb and sceptre, sits on a coronation chair in Westminster Abbey (right). The Archbishop, well characterized, stands beside him, holding his mitre, his right hand on the chair. On the King's right hand stands Londonderry ...
Alternative Title:
Adulation, or, A coronation oration by the George Pudding of the nation, Coronation oration by the Jack Pudding of the nation, and Coronation oration by the George Pudding of the nation
Description:
Title etched below image; the name "George" is scored through and replaced by "Jack" written above.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 1821 by S.W. Fores, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, and Nagle, Edmund, Sir, 1757-1830
"George IV, crowned, and with orb and sceptre, sits on a coronation chair in Westminster Abbey (right). The Archbishop, well characterized, stands beside him, holding his mitre, his right hand on the chair. On the King's right hand stands Londonderry ...
Alternative Title:
Adulation, or, A coronation oration by the George Pudding of the nation, Coronation oration by the Jack Pudding of the nation, and Coronation oration by the George Pudding of the nation
Description:
Title etched below image; the name "George" is scored through and replaced by "Jack" written above.
Publisher:
Pubd. July 1821 by S.W. Fores, Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, and Nagle, Edmund, Sir, 1757-1830
"Spectators watch military manoeuvres in the air. The sky is covered with camps, marching men, and galloping cavalry, some are in military formation, others are single figures. There are tents and marquees with wings; a man beats a drum, three orienta...
Alternative Title:
Amusment for John Bul, Amusement for John Bull, and Flying camp
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by J. Aickin [sic], No. 13 Castle Street, Leicester Fields
Subject (Geographic):
Bagshot (Surrey, England)
Subject (Name):
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820, Charlotte, consort of George III, King of Great Britain, 1744-1818, and Richmond, Charles Lennox, 3d Duke of, 1735-1806
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Black people, Cannons, Military camps, Military parades & ceremonies, Musical instruments, Musicians, Spectators, and Telescopes
Loutherbourg, Philippe-Jacques de, 1740-1812, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 May 1794]
Call Number:
794.05.12.19
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The corner of a picture-gallery with a crowd of spectators peering at two pictures on the right. The most prominent are a short fat man, resembling caricatures of Captain Grose, and a dwarfish boy who stand in profile to the right. A man wearing a co...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Interiors, Galleries (Display spaces), Spectators, and Pictures
"The interior of the House of Commons, the Speaker in his chair, the two clerks, Hatsell and Ley, writing at the table on which is the mace. The members are represented by dogs, some having human faces; in the foreground four ministerial hounds (left)...
Alternative Title:
Approaching fate of the French Commerical Treaty
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Hatsell, John, 1743-1820, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Alvanley, Richard Pepper Arden, Baron, 1745-1804, Macdonald, Archibald, Sir, 1747-1826, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Dogs, Interiors, Politicians, and Spectators
"The interior of the House of Commons, the Speaker in his chair, the two clerks, Hatsell and Ley, writing at the table on which is the mace. The members are represented by dogs, some having human faces; in the foreground four ministerial hounds (left)...
Alternative Title:
Approaching fate of the French Commerical Treaty
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany. 16th 1787 by Mrs. Jackson, Mary-le-bone Street, Golden Square
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Hatsell, John, 1743-1820, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811, Alvanley, Richard Pepper Arden, Baron, 1745-1804, Macdonald, Archibald, Sir, 1747-1826, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Dogs, Interiors, Politicians, and Spectators
"The interior of the House of Commons, the Speaker in his chair, the two clerks, Hatsell and Ley, writing at the table on which is the mace. The members are represented by dogs, some having human faces; in the foreground four ministerial hounds (left)...
Alternative Title:
Approaching fate of the French Commerical Treaty
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. by W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Hatsell, John, 1743-1820, Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount, 1742-1811, Alvanley, Richard Pepper Arden, Baron, 1745-1804, Macdonald, Archibald, Sir, 1747-1826, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Dogs, Interiors, Politicians, and Spectators
"Alderman Wood, as a zany at a fair, stands on a platform outside a booth addressing a crowd of spectators, half length figures in the foreground forming the base of the design. He points with his right thumb to the Queen (left), who is ready to perfo...
Alternative Title:
Mat Pudding and his mountebank
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St., London
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Circus performers, Circuses & shows, Stages (Platforms)., Spectators, Honor guards, Trumpets, Banners, Fools' caps, Boots, Documents, Signs (Notices), Crowns, Feathers, Liberty cap, Donkeys, Swings, Show tents, and Flags
"Alderman Wood, as a zany at a fair, stands on a platform outside a booth addressing a crowd of spectators, half length figures in the foreground forming the base of the design. He points with his right thumb to the Queen (left), who is ready to perfo...
Alternative Title:
Mat Pudding and his mountebank
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St., London
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, and Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Circus performers, Circuses & shows, Stages (Platforms)., Spectators, Honor guards, Trumpets, Banners, Fools' caps, Boots, Documents, Signs (Notices), Crowns, Feathers, Liberty cap, Donkeys, Swings, Show tents, and Flags
"A companion print to British Museum Satires nos. 6700, 6701, 6703. An enormous balloon not completely inflated rests on a platform suspended between two masts; it is exploding, flames and thick clouds of smoke pour from a crease in its contour, a num...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Blanchard, Jean-Pierre, 1753-1809., Sheldon, John, 1752-1808., and Lunardi, Vincent, 1759-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Aircraft accidents, Fires, and Spectators
Edmund Burke, as a Jesuit, and Lord North kneel praying in front of a gallows from which hangs the body of Charles Fox with a label "East India Bill" issuing from his pocket. The comment made by one of the spectators standing in the background and the...
Alternative Title:
Cromwell ye 2nd. exalted, or, The poison bag outdone by the halter and Poison bag outdone by the halter
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Publishd March 1st 1784, as the act directs by S. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797., and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792.
A young tightrope walker balances herself as she walks across the wire high above a crowd a fashionable dressed crowd of men, women, and children in a large field surrounded by trees. A fireworks display brightens the sky as the sun sets behind the t...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published May 18, 1822, by Thos. Kelly, 27 Paternoster Row
Published April 2d, 1743, according to Act of Parliament, by G. Foster, at the White Horse, on Ludgate-Hill, and G. Bickham in May's-Buildings, Cove[nt-Garden, London--lacking]
Subject (Name):
Rock, Richard, 1690?-1777.
Subject (Topic):
Quacks and quackery, Great Britain, Politics and government, Physicians, Spectators, Medicine shows, Selling, and Horses
Romney, R., active approximately 1795-, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 May 1795]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"In a square, horses in the foreground pulling the conspirators to a raised platform in the left middle ground for the execution, a number of spectators watching the event."--British Museum online catalogue
"Scene in the House of Lords at the Queen's 'trial', showing the throne against the end wall, with the two (temporary) galleries. The Queen exclaims in terror, both arms raised, at the sight of the first witness against her, Majocchi, and of the ghost...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by R.A. Fores, No. 71 Leadenhall St., Aldgate
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817, Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, and Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863
"Scene in the House of Lords at the Queen's 'trial', showing the throne against the end wall, with the two (temporary) galleries. The Queen exclaims in terror, both arms raised, at the sight of the first witness against her, Majocchi, and of the ghost...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by R.A. Fores, No. 71 Leadenhall St., Aldgate
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817, Majocchi, Theodore, active 1820, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, and Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863
John Gilpin galloping through Edmonton, north London, on an out of control horse, passing the Bell Inn, his intended destination; his hat and wig have flown off behind him; a dog and pig scamper out of the way of the charging horse; as he passes, Gilp...
John Gilpin galloping through Edmonton, north London, on an out of control horse, passing the Bell Inn, his intended destination; his hat and wig have flown off behind him; a dog and pig scamper out of the way of the charging horse; as he passes, Gilp...
"A stout farmer rides (left to right) past an inn on a cow. The cow befouls and tramples on a paper inscribed 'Tax on Ho[rses]'. The farmer looks triumphantly over his right shoulder at a group of spectators standing at the door of the inn, and snaps ...
James Figg stands with his right hand on his back-sword and his left hand on his hip as he faces his a gentleman opponent in a boxing ring; specators crowd the stands on two levels; with ornaments above the frame
James Figg stands with his right hand on his back-sword and his left hand on his hip as he faces his a gentleman opponent in a boxing ring; specators crowd the stands on two levels; with ornaments above the frame
James Figg stands with his right hand on his back-sword and his left hand on his hip as he faces his a gentleman opponent in a boxing ring; specators crowd the stands on two levels; with ornaments above the frame
Leaf 12. Poems, explaining the seven cartons painted by Raphael Urbin.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Gilpin gallops (right to left) past the 'Bell' at Edmonton. His wife and family watch from the balcony; an inn-servant from the door. Dogs bark and spectators are amused."--British Museum catalogue
Alternative Title:
'Stop, stop, John Gilpin! here's the house!' they all at once did cry ...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Name):
Cowper, William, 1731-1800.
Subject (Topic):
Horseback riding, Taverns (Inns), Servants, Family members, Balconies, Spectators, and Dogs
An account of the execution of nine criminals on 1 December 1785: James Nesbitt, John Isaacs, George Manning alias Francis Hill, Michael Smith, William Powley, William Vandeput, Daniel East, James Beaman, and Francis Storer. The description of the cr...
Publisher:
Printed and sold in Long-Lane, West Smithfield
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Crime, Criminals, Hangings (Executions), and Spectators
Good Samaritan (Parable)., Medicine in the Bible, Charity, Transport of sick and wounded, Wounds and injuries, Sick persons, Horses, Spectators, and Chickens
chez Vidal Graveur, rue de la Harpe, au coin de celle Poupee, No. 181
Subject (Topic):
Quacks and quackery, Medicine shows, City & town life, Spectators, Stages (Platforms)., Quacks & quackery, Dogs, Anchors, Stores & shops, Horses, and Patent medicines
"View of the interior of a hall in which a lottery is taking place; at centre on a raised stage, five men seated at a table, in front of and beneath which are seated more men; to either side, in front of tall, open receptacles each topped with a crown...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
"View of the interior of a hall in which a lottery is taking place; at centre on a raised stage, five men seated at a table, in front of and beneath which are seated more men; to either side, in front of tall, open receptacles each topped with a crown...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Leaf 15. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A large and animated procession approaches the Grocers' Hall on the left, led by musicians and Wilkes who tosses coins to the crowd. In the first of the three coaches, shown as a child's or an invalid's chair, sits Sir Watkin Lewes, alderman and M.P. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. March 8th by W. Humphry, No. 227 Strand and Field & Tuer
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778, Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821, Turner, Barnard, 1741 or 1742-1784, Wilkes, John, 1725-1797, and Grocers' Company (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Wheeled chairs
A large and animated procession approaches the Grocers' Hall on the left, led by musicians and Wilkes who tosses coins to the crowd. In the first of the three coaches, shown as a child's or an invalid's chair, sits Sir Watkin Lewes, alderman and M.P. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. March 8th by W. Humphry, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778, Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821, Turner, Barnard, 1741 or 1742-1784, Wilkes, John, 1725-1797, and Grocers' Company (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Wheeled chairs
A large and animated procession approaches the Grocers' Hall on the left, led by musicians and Wilkes who tosses coins to the crowd. In the first of the three coaches, shown as a child's or an invalid's chair, sits Sir Watkin Lewes, alderman and M.P. ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. March 8th by W. Humphry, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and Westminster
Subject (Name):
Pitt, William, 1759-1806, Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778, Lewes, Watkin, Sir, 1740?-1821, Turner, Barnard, 1741 or 1742-1784, Wilkes, John, 1725-1797, and Grocers' Company (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political elections, Parades & processions, Spectators, and Wheeled chairs
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A satire on costume, showing the unsuitability of modern dress to the minuet. A grotesque man bends towards his partner, taking her left hand in his right. The other guests stand or sit. He has a large moustache, a shock of hair, high shirt-collar, s...
V. 3. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A satire on costume, showing the unsuitability of modern dress to the minuet. A grotesque man bends towards his partner, taking her left hand in his right. The other guests stand or sit. He has a large moustache, a shock of hair, high shirt-collar, s...
"Inscription in the upper right. corner: 'A Serio Comic Scene that befel the Grocers Wife at Norwich Or Mrs Figgs bottom exposed owing to the bottom of Mr Figgs Whiskey breaking through.' The two-wheeled gig has stopped at the door of an old-fashioned...
Alternative Title:
Bottom of Mr. Figg's old whiskey broke through
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Accidents, Carriages & coaches, City & town life, Dogs, Grocers, Spectators, Spouses, Stores & shops, and Window displays
"View of the Horse Guards in St James's Park; soldiers marching in formation on the right, spectators gathered in foreground to left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st Feby. 1809 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Saint James's Park (London, England), London (England), England, and London.
"Print shows a man, the celebrated juggler, standing on a stage greeting the audience, sitting at his sides are two hurdy-gurdy players, one on a box labeled "Money Box" and the other on a box labeled "Quack Medicine." The stage projects from the back...
Description:
Title from letterpress text below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by T. Dolby, 299, Strand, and 34, Wardour-Street, Soho
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
Subject (Topic):
Circuses & shows, Jugglers, Organ grinders, Stages (Platforms), and Spectators
"Print shows a man, the celebrated juggler, standing on a stage greeting the audience, sitting at his sides are two hurdy-gurdy players, one on a box labeled "Money Box" and the other on a box labeled "Quack Medicine." The stage projects from the back...
Description:
Title from letterpress text below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by T. Dolby, 299, Strand, and 34, Wardour-Street, Soho
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, and Canning, George, 1770-1827
Subject (Topic):
Circuses & shows, Jugglers, Organ grinders, Stages (Platforms), and Spectators
"Street scene. The showman (right) stands in profile to the right looking up at Punch and Judy who perform on their tiny stage, the supports of which are covered by a checked material. A monkey wearing a cocked hat and coat stands on his shoulder and ...
Alternative Title:
Punch's puppet show
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 12th Sepr. 1795 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, Criminals, Crowds, Dogs, Milkmen, Monkeys, Organ grinders, Peddlers, Puppet shows, Spectators, and Street vendors
"Street scene. The showman (right) stands in profile to the right looking up at Punch and Judy who perform on their tiny stage, the supports of which are covered by a checked material. A monkey wearing a cocked hat and coat stands on his shoulder and ...
Alternative Title:
Punch's puppet show
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published 12th Sepr. 1795 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
City & town life, Criminals, Crowds, Dogs, Milkmen, Monkeys, Organ grinders, Peddlers, Puppet shows, Spectators, and Street vendors
"Two rival booths at a fair represent the hustings at the Dorset election. Grey, as showman, stands on a flimsy platform beside a sloping gangway up which spectators (voters) are thronging to his booth; he holds out a bill: 'The Bill the whole Bill & ...
Alternative Title:
Rival mountebanks and Dorsetshire juggler
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published 25th May 1831 by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Calcraft, John, 1765-1831, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Durham, John George Lambton, Earl of, 1792-1840, Bankes, George, 1788-1856., and Calcraft, John, 1765-1831.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Political science, Politics, Practical, Elections, Reformers, elections, Politicians, Political elections, Fairs, Exhibit booths, Stages (Platforms), Legislation, and Spectators
"Interior view of the circus in St George's Fields; a circular arena in centre, and stage to the right; a performance taking place on the stage, and standing spectators occupying arena, others watching from surrounding galleries."--British Museum onli...
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Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st May 1809 at R. Ackrmann's [sic] Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
St. George's Fields., London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
New Royal Circus (London, England) and Surrey Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Circuses & shows, Theaters, Audiences, Spectators, and Interiors
"Interior of the cock pit off Whitehall, a fight in action; two cocks fighting in circular ring, their owners crouching behind them, men surrounding gesticulating wildly at fight."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Royal Cockpit
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1 May 1808 at R. Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
"The House of Lords, as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties, see British Museum Satires No. 13825, is seen from the right, so that the angle of the left and end walls form the centre of the design, the throne being on the right. The peers are...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Lushington, Stephen, 1782-1873, Fellowes, Robert, 1771-1847, Hamilton, Anne, Lady, 1766-1846, Craven, Keppel Richard, 1779-1851, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835, and Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Legislative bodies, Interiors, Thrones, Sheep, Wine, Clergy, Crowds, Liberty cap, Organ grinders, Bowing, Torches, and Spectators
"The House of Lords, as arranged for the Bill of Pains and Penalties, see British Museum Satires No. 13825, is seen from the right, so that the angle of the left and end walls form the centre of the design, the throne being on the right. The peers are...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821, Bergami, Bartolomeo Bergami, Baron, Wood, Matthew, Sir, 1768-1843, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Denman, Thomas Denman, Baron, 1779-1854, Lushington, Stephen, 1782-1873, Fellowes, Robert, 1771-1847, Hamilton, Anne, Lady, 1766-1846, Craven, Keppel Richard, 1779-1851, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Cobbett, William, 1763-1835, and Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Legislative bodies, Interiors, Thrones, Sheep, Wine, Clergy, Crowds, Liberty cap, Organ grinders, Bowing, Torches, and Spectators
"Political satire; a farmer rides to market on a cow from an inn named 'Joe Jolly', with a goose and a cockerel in a basket attached to his saddle, and a notice reading 'Tax on Horses' under the cow's hoof; a small group cheer him from the lintel and ...
Alternative Title:
Pitt outwitted
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs, Decr. 11th, 1784, for M. Smith, No. 46 Fleet Street
"Fox, as a quack doctor, addresses a mob from the front of a platform which rests upon five beer-barrels inscribed 'Whitbreads entire' (cf. BMSat 8638). Four other mountebanks are performing. Fox wears the full wig and old-fashioned laced coat and wai...
Alternative Title:
Palace yard pranks
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published No. 20, 1795, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Bedford, Francis Russell, Duke of, 1765-1802, Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845, and Lauderdale, James Maitland, Earl of, 1759-1839
Subject (Topic):
Medicine shows, Quacks & quackery, Politicians, Acrobats, Aerialists, Clowns, Money, Barrels, and Spectators
"A circular globe floating in the air just above the heads of three standing spectators. A witch on a broom-stick (left) flies with her back to the balloon at which she directs a blast, labelled 'Inflammable Air', from her posteriors; she is suckling ...
Alternative Title:
Trip to the moon
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd 02th [sic] Novr. 1783 by W. Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
In the center of a panelled ballroom, a couple dance together, an older man standing behind his younger, pretty partner holds her outstretched hands by the finger-tips. She looks serious; he leers towards her. On each side of the room seated elderly s...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Smith, No. 35 Cheapside & R. Sayer, No. 53 Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Ballrooms, Couples, Dance, Evening gowns, Musicians, Sconces, and Spectators
A bewildered group of French people watches in amazement the rising air balloon shown as a perfect globe attached to the handle of a basket in which travel a sheep, a cock, and a goose. The observers include members of all social classes, from the loc...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 1st, 1783, by I. Fielding, Pater Noster Row
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Spectators, Animals, Telescopes, and Clothing & dress
A 1787 fencing match between a man and a woman in the elegant rooms of Carlton House, London. In the audience stands the Prince of Wales who had arranged this fencing demonstration between Mademoiselle d'Eon (right), and Monsieur de Saint George (left...
Alternative Title:
Assault and Fencing match
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Published by Corbeau at Paris and by Robinde at London
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Eon de Beaumont, Charles Geneviève Louis Auguste André Timothée d', 1728-1810., and Saint-Georges, Joseph Bologne, chevalier de, 1745-1799.
"Fox and North stand in the pillory on a small platform supported on a post above the heads of a circle of spectators. Their heads only are confined; North is in back-view, Fox stands full-face looking to the left, his hands clasped. The spectators ar...
Alternative Title:
Coalition rondeau
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd June 28, 1784, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806, House, Samuel, -1785, North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, and Great Britain. Parliament
Subject (Topic):
Elections, 1784, Politics and government, 1760-1789, Crowds, Pillories, Spectators, and Street vendors
"Scene outside a posting inn. A man (right) riding right to left clutches his horse round the neck, he has lost his stirrups and his hat flies off. The horse is rearing, startled by the drum and fifes of a recruiting party in Guards' uniform led by an...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
Margate (England)
Subject (Topic):
Barbers, Carriages & coaches, Taverns (Inns), Military uniforms, British, Musical instruments, Outbuildings, Signs (Notices), and Spectators
Scene at a fair, with two musical entertainers on a low stage to the left, one holding bells and with additional bells attached to his shoes and hat. A couple in rural dress to the right of the stage look on, a dog next to them. Two boys watch from th...
Description:
Title from text on sign within image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Topic):
Fairs, Stages (Platforms), Entertainers, Bells, Spectators, Dogs, and Exhibit booths
An air balloon, shown as a globe, lands in front of a cottage causing panic among those who were watching its progress. A cleric, holding a crucifix and a bible, attempts to exorcise the evil while the sheep, the cock, and the goose that travelled in ...
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
Publish'd Decr. 1st, 1783, by J. Fielding, Pater Noster Row
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Montgolfier, Joseph-Michel, 1740-1810.
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Spectators, Animals, and Clergy
The exhibition room of the Royal Academy in Pall Mall is crowded with visitors conversing or looking at the three walls covered with pictures up to the cornice which supports a top light. The fashionably dressed crowd hold catalogues, stoop to look at...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street
Subject (Name):
Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
Subject (Topic):
Art exhibitions, Galleries & museums, Hats, Paintings, and Spectators
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
"Scene in the Abbey, realistically depicted, the peers doing homage by touching the King's crown; Brougham stands on the King's left. In the foreground, in front of the Transept, a scramble is taking place for medals which are being scattered from a g...
Description:
Title from text below image.
Publisher:
Published by Thos. McLean, 26, Haymarket
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Caricatures and cartoons, Interiors, Abbeys, Kings, Crowns, Spectators, Medals, Honor guards, Judges, and Robes
publish'd according to act of Parliament, Sep. 30, 1747.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 747
Collection Title:
Leaf 45. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The place of execution with, in the middle ground, Idle seated in a cart with his coffin and John Wesley exhorting him to repent, the Newgate chaplain in a carriage, the triple gallows, and a wooden gallery crowded with onlookers; in the foreground a...
Alternative Title:
Idle apprentice executed at Tyburn
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Wesley, John, 1703-1791
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Crowds, Executions, Executioners, Judges, Parables, Skeletons, Spectators, and Street vendors
publish'd according to act of Parliament, Sep. 30, 1747.
Call Number:
Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:
Leaf 45. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The place of execution with, in the middle ground, Idle seated in a cart with his coffin and John Wesley exhorting him to repent, the Newgate chaplain in a carriage, the triple gallows, and a wooden gallery crowded with onlookers; in the foreground a...
Alternative Title:
Idle apprentice executed at Tyburn
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Wesley, John, 1703-1791
Subject (Topic):
Criminals, Crowds, Executions, Executioners, Judges, Parables, Skeletons, Spectators, and Street vendors
