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The sweet delights of love / F.G. Byron, Esqr. delt., British Cartoon ...

Print shows a depressed-looking husband seated between a baby in a cradle and a complaining wife, as smoke billows from the fire on the right and a bill collector(?) enters a door on the left. Caption continue... More

School for boxing, British Cartoon Print

Print shows two men engaged in a boxing match, several men stand nearby; one man seated on a stool seems to be suffering a loss of breath, another man is receiving false black eyes. Attributed to William Dent.... More

The paddy's at dinner with Puddinghead [the Regent], British Cartoon P...

Print shows George, Prince of Wales, seated at a table eating and drinking with several bulls, the "Paddys", a reference to the Prince's Irish supporters, of whom two wear crowns. The illness of George III (178... More

The sour prospect before us, or The ins throwing up State --., British...

"Ministers, seven isolated figures, vomit copiously at the prospect of being turned out...." (Source: George) Title continues in panel 2: Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or the outs in office. Panel 2 ... More

The whim of the moment, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a royal coach drawn by two horses "Faith" and "Hope" passing through a crowd to shouts of "Huzza"; three figures are seated in the coach, one wearing a crown labeled "German"; a coachman riding on t... More

The Household, or who rules the roast!, British Cartoon Print

Print shows an interior view of a kitchen, the "Treasury" or the "Privy Purse" represented by a crown, in which a large bull on a spit labeled "Fourth Estate" is being roasted before a fire, dripping coins; on ... More

Dispatch, British Cartoon Print, Political Cartoon

Print shows a man, holding a large club labeled "Procrastination" over his head, saying "I hate delay"; he is about to strike Father Time who cries "Murder, Murder." Father Time's hourglass and scythe are alrea... More

The Tories and the Whigs pulling for a crown, British Cartoon Print

Print shows George, Prince of Wales, seated on a throne in the background waiting the results of a tug-of-war over the crown (and regency for the Prince) between the Tories represented by Edward Thurlow and Wil... More

Portrait of Master Hare painted by Sir Joshna Reynolds ; engrav'd by R...

Print shows Francis George Hare, three-quarter length portrait, facing left with right hand raised, in landscape with trees. After painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Title from online source. Ownership stamp on v... More

Don Dismallo running the literary gantlet, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Edmund Burke in fools dress receiving lashes on his bare back as he runs a gauntlet of his peers which also includes Justice holding a sword, and Liberty, with staff topped with a liberty cap, who h... More

Magisterial vigilance, or the picket guard civilly clearing Cornhill o...

Guards driving away women selling apples. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Hunchback in the character of Richard, British Cartoon Print

Print shows an actor portraying Richard III in a tent on a stage, appearing through trap doors in the stage are a king, queen, prince regent, and another prince, all crying "Murder." Caption: Little Hunchback,... More

A Birmingham toast, as given on the 14th of July by the--revolution so...

Print shows Charles James Fox seated at center of a table and raising his glass, "My Soul & Body, both, upon the Toast," to a toast offered by Joseph Priestley, who stands at left holding up an overflowing chal... More

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bull's last effort to oblige...

A satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull, and saying "Vive la republic, Blood & plunder, no quarter to John Bull!" To the bull's back is strapped a bundle in... More

Billy's poll-tax; or, King's place all in an uproar!, British Cartoon ...

Print shows two bare-breasted women in a boudoir, one appears to have been fixing or powdering the hair of the other who sits before a mirror; a box of hair powder has fallen to the floor spilling its contents;... More

College fun, or quizzing the proctor, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a young student, at the instigation of two older students standing nearby, pinning a notice "From all Vain Glory and Hypocracy [sic], Good Lord Deliver us" onto the back of a rotund proctor who is r... More

The danger of crim con! / Woodward del., British Cartoon Print

Print shows a couple engaged in a "crim[inal] con[versation]"; the woman, seated on a chair, inclined toward a man seated next to her, her hands around his right arm; she says to him, "The good Man is gone a lo... More

Isaac Cruikshank - That accounts for it / I.C., British Cartoon Print

Print shows a number of men and women each with a particular problem that seems to be troubling them, they contrive a solution which leads to the remark, "that accounts for it." "Folio's of caracatures lent ou... More

Chips of the church!! / Woodward del., British Cartoon Print

Print shows two men stopping to chat while walking through the countryside. The one on the left says, "O yes, made my debut Sermon last Sunday, hit them off to a nicety - charm'd the whole Parish! Set the old W... More

A peep into Brest with a navel review! / drawn & etch'd by R. Newton.,...

Print shows a man with lorgnette staring at two women wearing large hats and dresses with necklines that plunge to the navel, exposing their breasts. Paper (b&w copy only) watermarked: JWhatman. Forms part of:... More

Villagers clearing out rubbish!!! / engrav'd by Hixon., British Cartoo...

Print shows three villagers transporting a parson, a doctor, and a lawyer to another parish to cries of "Huzza" from other villagers. "Folios of caricatures lent out for the evening." Forms part of: British Ca... More

Grown ladies and gentlemen taught to dance!!, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a dancing master with violin teaching a man how to bow as two people sit on chairs against the wall, a couple dances, and a man and woman use contraptions to improve their posture. Not found in Bri... More

--Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office, Britis...

Print shows rear views of the Prince of Wales, Maria Fitzherbert, Charles James Fox, Lord North, Edmund Burke, a prospective Lord Chancellor, and Richard B. Sheridan, with buttocks exposed, defecating. On the w... More

Grand review of the Windsor camp

Print shows a woman from "the Windsor camp" turned out of a cart as a dog startles the horse, several men on horseback and one leading a horse, among them possibly George III and the Duke of York, race up behin... More

Tales of wonder! / Js. Gillray, inv. & ft., British Cartoon Print

Print shows three women sitting at a round table listening intently to a fourth who reads from The Monk by M. G. Lewis, one volume of which lies beside her on the table. (Source: George) Catalogue of Political... More

St. James's volunteers firing at a target at Kilburn Wells, British Ca...

Print shows British soldiers shooting at a target with Napoleon's picture on it; he wears an oversized hat and carries a large sword. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

The washing-tub expedition, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Napoleon I wearing an oversized hat and holding a large sword leading a French fleet of washing tubs filled with French soldiers in an invasion of England. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Co... More

Consular games - the game of brag - the game of hazard / Woodward del....

Print with two scenes, "Brag" shows Napoleon I wearing an oversized hat and holding a large sword exhorting his troops to follow him in an invasion of England; "Hazard" shows the French fleet destroyed and Napo... More

National contrasts or Bulky and Boney / etch'd by Roberts., British Ca...

Print shows, on the left, a plump, "bulky" Englishman smoking a pipe while seated at a table laden with food and drink, on his left a cornucopia overflows with coins, and under the table is a dog with collar la... More

Comedy in the country. Tragedy in London / Rowlandson, scul., British ...

"Two designs on one plate. Above, two rows of burlesqued yokels (with two comely women, and an ugly old one), seated behind the orchestra and backed by a rough brick wall...Below, three members of the orchestr... More

National contrasts / Woodward delt. ; W.S. scpt., British Cartoon Prin...

Print shows a ragged member of Napoleon's army boasting about the success of "de grand Empereur" to a robust Englishman labeled "Rule Britannia" who blows a puff of smoke in the soldiers face. Forms part of: B... More

An exact representation of the principal banners and triumphal car, wh...

Print shows three men with banners leading a four-horse team drawing a carriage with a statue of Britannia holding a staff topped with a liberty cap, two fasces on a low platform, and Sir Frances Burdett sittin... More

Farmer Giles & his wife shewing off their daughter Betty to their neig...

Cartoon showing plump girl playing piano. Her parents gloat nearby while others appear less interested. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

[Practical jokes played on unsuspecting friends, and costumes of the l...

Print shows two scenes of practical jokes played on unsuspecting friends and two scenes showing the costume of the locals of Hogs Norton. Filed in: Caricature magazine of London (286-310), no. 303. Catalogue o... More

The modern Circe or a sequel to the petticoat / E. Delaney del. ; Crui...

Cartoon shows Mrs. Mary Anne Clarke, wearing the Duke of York's military cloak, extending it to cover a crowd of miniature soldiers, civilians and clergymen clustering around her with outstretched arms; Mr. Wad... More

A parody on Macbeth's soliloquy at Covent Garden Theatre, British Cart...

Kemble as Macbeth, in Highland dress, declaims before the footlights; holding out a coin in his left hand, he staggers back, left leg forward. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Con... More

Mr. and Mrs. Bull reflecting on the taxes, British Cartoon Print

Print shows a domestic scene with a man and a woman sitting at opposite ends of a table which is set for tea, ale, and port consumption; Mrs. Bull is complaining about Mr. Bull's tendency toward "guzzling," to ... More

"A little music"--or--The delights of harmony / Js. Gillray., British ...

Print shows at center in a parlor a man playing a flute, he steps on a small dog's tail causing it to yelp, on the right a young woman is playing a pianoforte with some intent as a man holds her music book open... More

Lumps of pudding / H. W. Bunbury, Esqr., delin. ; etch'd by W. Heath.,...

Print shows 36 people at a country dance, wearing typical dress, though some women have elaborate head pieces. Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in ... More

Richard the Third, to the right hon'ble. Baroness Howe, this print rep...

Print shows actor David Garrick in the role of Richard the Third during the Battle of Bosworth Field, full-length portrait, facing left, holding a sword in right hand, standing, braced for assault. Includes a r... More

The cowpox tragedy - scene the last / G. Cruikshank, sculpt., British ...

Funeral procession showing coffin labeled "Vaccina aged 12 years" on which stands a golden calf; four vignettes, two on each side, present realistic scenes related to cow pox. Caption: Dedicated to the Associat... More

The chamber of genius / Rowlandson, inv., 1812.

British cartoon shows an artist wearing nightshirt and painting a picture at his home/studio while his wife, children, and a cat are neglected. Among the pictures on the wall in the background is a balloon "Ara... More

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812 / G. Cruikshank., British ...

Print shows George, the Prince Regent, dancing and drinking at a lavish party with the wife of a man who sits with a dejected look on his face and holding a sheet of paper "Order of the day" which lists "Breakf... More

View of the River Wye [England]

Illus. in: Aqua pictura / John Hassell. London, 1813. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lodgings to let / C.W., British Cartoon Print

Cartoon showing a fashionably dressed man standing in a well-furnished sitting-room, speaking to a pretty and elegant young woman. He wears a tophat, Hessian boots, and carries a large rough walking-stick. He... More

The ghost - a Christmas frolic - le revenant / I.M. Wright pinxt. ; W....

Print shows a boy with a mannequin ghost holding a candle frightens several guests at an intimate party. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Suitors to the pig faced lady Every man to his taste G. Cruik., fet, B...

Print shows a rich woman with a pig's face being courted for her money by unsuitable men including tradesmen and a stereotypical Jewish man. Not found in British Museum Catalogue (BMC). Most images available o... More

John Bull's three stages or, from good to bad & from bad to worse / G....

Three section print showing John Bull and his family eating a large meal before the war, eating less during the war, and with bones on plates during peace time. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collectio... More

State physicians bleeding John Bull to death!! / G. Cruikshank fect. ;...

Vansittart and Castlereagh, as surgeons, bleeding coins from the arms of John Bull. The coins are collected by Prince Leopold, Princess Charlotte, a tiny McMahon, a Chinese mandarin, and the gouty Regent. Broug... More

Frontispiece / Howitt.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows gentleman farmer standing in the barnyard with his arm resting on a steer. Illus. in:The experienced butcher: shewing the respectability and usefulness of his calling, the religious considerations a... More

George Cruikshank - Economy, British Cartoon Print

Brougham, in the guise of John Bull, appears to the Regent, holding up a broom which points towards a small scene surrounded by clouds. The Regent, who has been revelling over a large bowl of punch, falls back ... More

Suspension of the habeas corpus, British Cartoon Print

Print showing John Bull suspended by his feet between two columns labeled "Lords" and "Commons." Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Monstrosities of 1818 / G. Cruikshank fect., British Cartoon Print

Print shows unusual clothing styles in men's and women's fashions, particularly dresses and hats. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

The freedom of election or hunt-ing for popularity and plumpers for Ma...

Print shows two candidates in the Westminster election, Henry Hunt and Murray Maxwell, addressing a crowd (Source: George) Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires preserved in the Department of Prints and D... More

Dandies dressing / I. R. Cruikshank fect., British Cartoon Print

Six men dressing in grotesque attire. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress)

Landing the treasures, or results of the polar expedition Marryat, del...

"A procession headed by John Ross extends from the coast (right), where Esquimaux dogs swim ashore from a boat, to the gate of the British Museum, part of which is on the extreme left..." (Source: George). Prin... More

The blessing of new taxes!!! / Marks fect., British Cartoon Print

John Bull, holding a pipe and a frothing tankard, is beset by the Regent and Ministers. Sidmouth furtively takes the pipe from his hand, looking over John's head at the Regent who extends his hand to seize the ... More

The funeral procession of the rump / G. Cruikshank invt. et fect., Bri...

A satire on the defeat of Hobhouse by Lamb at the Westminster Election. The Rump, or remnant of Reformers, is represented by the hind-quarters of a cart-horse, with its hoofs in the air, carried on a knacker's ... More

A high wind in the park! / J. Baker fect., British Cartoon Print

Print shows a strong wind blowing down men, women, and children, catching up dresses, hats, and umbrellas, and tearing limbs from trees. Forms part of: British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Humming-birds--or--a dandy trio / J.S. [Sheringham] Esqr. del. ; G. Cr...

Cartoon showing three fashionable dandies singing and playing instruments in a well-furnished room. Forms part of: British cartoon Prints collection (Library of Congress).

Springing them up to meet the train

Sketch shows a horsedrawn stagecoach full of passengers moving left to right with a train in the background. Inscribed in ink at top center: Engraved. No. 34:6.

[Two men in the woods aiming rifles during hunt]

Inscribed in ink at lower right: Engraved by J.P. No. 7.3.

Winlock baths Sheperton Fields - Public domain architectural engraving

Sketch shows an interior scene of men at the baths; some swimming, some dressed in suits and top hats. Inscribed in pencil at bottom center: Engraved. Inscriptions on front are difficult to decipher. No. 56:2.

[Horseracing at steeplechase, spectators in background]

Sketch shows horses and riders racing across a field, one horse has fallen and the rider is standing next to it; spectators stand among trees in the background on the upper right. No. 29:4. Inscribed in ink on... More

[Two hunters holding guns, three dogs, and man carrying game and wipin...

Inscribed in ink at top right: Engraved and pubs. by R.B. Holloway. No. 8:1.

[Steeplechase, some riders and horses have fallen after jumping fence]

Sketch shows riders and horses during a steeplechase, jumping a fence, some horses have fallen and riders are scrambling to get out of the way; spectators are standing in the background on the upper right. No.... More

The Kremlin in commotion - or - the Grand Lama sick of the horn cholic...

Print shows King George IV fallen to the floor, he clutches his stomach, near him are a "Plan for Divorce," a decanter and cup, cards and dice. In the background sits his estranged wife Caroline about to be cro... More

Characters in the new piece now poforming [sic] at the Theatre Royal C...

Print shows 16 vignettes regarding the collection of evidence, the infamous "green bags" documenting the affair between Caroline and Bartolomeo Bergami, for the attempt by George IV to divorce his wife. Forms ... More

The cunning and happy family / J.L. Marks, fect., British Cartoon Prin...

Print shows Lady Conyngham sitting on a sofa with George IV sitting on her lap, kissing her, they are flanked by Conyngham's daughters, Lady Elizabeth, on the right, and Lady Maria, behind the sofa, on the left... More

Mr. Burchell's first visit, Thomas Rowlandson

Eight people seated around dining table in large kitchen. Reference copy also available in LOT 4638-C. Illus. in: Goldsmith, Oliver / The vicar of Wakefield, 1823, p. 33. Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturi... More

Coronation procession of his majesty George the Fourth, 19th July, 182...

Print shows a street procession with King George IV at his coronation festivities on July 19, 1821, in St. James' Park, London. Balloon flying at upper right represents balloonist Charles Green's first ascensi... More

[Rear and side view of George Stephenson's steam locomotive and railro...

Illus. in: Reports on canals, railways, roads, and other subjects, made to "The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement" / By William Strickland ... while engaged in the service of the s... More

The gridiron "The honorable member solemnly declared in writing that w...

Print shows John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer and Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet, leading William Cobbett to an oven as Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon, holds the gridiron. Illus. in: Poli... More

Night ascent. Royal Standard Tavern, pleasure grounds & tea gardens .....

Text-only broadside announcing a balloon ascension at night by Richard Gypson from the Royal Standard Tavern, England, on June 3, 1839. In addition, "Mr. Blanchard, a descendant of the celebrated Mons. Blanchar... More

The aerial steam carriage - Drawing. Public domain image.

Pictorial lettersheet shows British inventor William Samuel Henson's proposed steam powered flying machine in an imaginary flight over the Thames River, London, 1843. Attempts to fly a model of the aerial steam... More

Deputy - Public domain portrait drawing

Drawing shows a deputy collector, or civil servant, smoking as he leans on the back two legs of his chair, feet near a fireplace. Taylor traveled extensively in Europe between 1844 and his death in 1879. Origin... More

Collector - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a public documents civil servant asleep before a fireplace. He leans on the back two legs of his chair. Bayard Taylor made at extensive trips to Europe between 1844 his death in 1879. Inscribed ov... More

Les rois s'en vont-- bon voyage! / dessiné par Monta.

French cartoon about kings departing for the moon, possibly in reference to the end of monarchy in Europe. Print shows several balloons labeled "Service du roi" from Spain, Prussia, Denmark, Naples, etc., landi... More

The landing in England / W. Roberts.

Illustration showing Roman ships in harbor. Illus. in: History of Julius Caesar / Jacob Abbott. 1849, opp. p. 102. Reference copy in LOT 4613.

King Henry the Vth / E. Lutterell delin. ; P. Vanderbanck sculp.

Bust portrait of King Henry V, right profile, in oval. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

This drawing is by Major John Andre of the British Army, when a prison...

Print shows at top a dwelling in a country setting, possibly a farmhouse, with gate and fence in the foreground; includes text which tells about Major André, the origin of the drawing, and the context in which ... More

The Duchess of Devonshire 1784 Sir J. Reynolds, P.R.A. pinxt ; P. Ligh...

Print shows Georgiana Spencer Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, with her infant daughter Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish. Caption continues: From the picture in the Royal Collection. Ownership stamp on verso, with... More

Baie de Weymouth (Constable) / Lalanne sc. d'ap. Constable.

Print shows the coastline of Weymouth Bay under heavy clouds. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Queen Philippa interceding for the lives of the burgesses of Calais, 1...

Print shows Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, kneeling before her husband, King Edward III, begging him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais who have sacrificed themselves by complying with hi... More

How "The Southern Commissioner" tried to mould [sic] public opinion in...

Images of the "Southern Commissioner" in England, trying to talk to Queen Victoria, drinking with the "Lord Mayor," meeting Lord J. Russell, throwing money at "the populace," giving a check to "the press" and h... More

Robert Emmett, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows Robert Emmett, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Includes excerpts from his address to the court during his trial for treason after the rebellion of 1803; also eight lines of verse from a po... More

James McNeill Whistler - [Steamboats off the Tower]

Print shows view of the Thames River with the Tower of London on the opposite side. Title and some other information from the Whistler Etching Project website: http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. Signed with butter... More

In the hop fields of England - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows Harvey W. Wiley and another man, each with drink in hand, standing on a dirt roadway in a hop field in England. Inscribed in pencil on verso: 13.

Oliver Twist - Nancy Sikes - Victorian era public domain image

Theater poster showing full-length portrait of "Nancy Sikes." Purchase; Chisholm Larsson Gallery; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:032).

The shores of old England / painted by G.E. Hicks ; engraved by T.L. S...

Print showing four young women standing in the water at a beach in England.

A grand Shakesperian [sic] revival / J. Keppler.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur as King Henry IV on a cobblestone street, with Jay Gould and William H. Vanderbilt holding his cape, and accompanied by John P. Jones; he is accosted by Roscoe "Sir John" Conkling ... More

[England's nightmare. The Great Britain Gulliver overpowered and made...

The British lion as Gulliver, tied down by Lilliputian troops of French soldiers. Several members of the troops try to pull a moneybag from the lion's pocket. The lion laughs. Reinforcements from France arri... More

[Church or mansion hall with plaques, England]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0126). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "In the Footsteps of Thackeray," Century magazine, 4:835 (Oct. 1883).

[The modern argonauts with their golden "fleece"]

A crew of "modern argonauts" sails on a small, overcrowded ancient Greek vessel, sitting on bags of money. The sailors include: English writer Matthew Arnold; Anglican clergyman Canon Frederick William Farrar... More

The Irish members in their seats in the House of Parliament, 1886

Print shows, from back to front, 1. Alexander Blane, 2. J.D. Sheehan, 3. Sir Joseph N. M'Kenna, 4. Donal Sullivan, 5. Patrick O'Hea, 6. Dr. Fox, 7. Joseph Nolan, 8. Edw. Harrington, 9. J.F. Smithwick, 10. Willi... More

James McNeill Whistler - [Tilbury]

Print shows view of Tilbury, Thurrock, Essex, England, across the Thames during a naval review for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Title and some other information from the Whistler Etching Project websit... More

Down in Cupid's garden. [No. 4]

Title from verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0031). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Old English songs," Harper's magazine, 77:671 (Oct. 1888).

[Peace and plenty, England] view, photochrome print postcard.

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905. Print no. "11209". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at h... More

[Milking time, England] view, photochrome print postcard.

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905. Print no. "11363". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at h... More

["Kaiser Wilhelm II"] view, photochrome print postcard.

Image shows the North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II which was launched in 1889. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015) Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mi... More

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