Research Catalog

Miscellaneous caricatures

Title
Miscellaneous caricatures [graphic].
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Publication
1778-1781.

Details

Additional Authors
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886
Found In
Gillray, James. Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray. 1779-1811. (NN)NYPG95-F67.
Description
19 prints : etching, some col.; 32.2 x 40.1 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Personal and social caricatures from the reign of George III, including satires of dancing masters, married life, prostitution, and the militia encampment at Coxheath. Individuals depicted include William Parsons and Sir Richard Worsley.
Subject
  • Parsons, William, 1755-1837
  • Worsley, Richard, Sir, 1751-1805
  • Brothels > Great Britain > London
  • Dance teachers
  • Militia in art
  • Marriage > Great Britain > London
  • Outhouses
  • Prostitution
  • Umbrellas
  • Violins
  • Parasols
Genre/Form
  • Caricatures – English – 1700-1799.
  • Prints – English – 17001799.
Note
  • Some prints not by Gillray.
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Cite As (note)
  • Caricature Collection.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Holdings checked in departmental copy of Thomas Wright and R.H. Evans, Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James Gillray. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851.
Provenance (note)
  • Bequest of Samuel Jones Tilden.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray in Caricature Collection.
Contents
Misc.I.1 A Trip to Cocks Heath -- Misc.I.2 Squire Thomas Just Arriv'd -- Misc.I.3 The Liberty of the Subject -- Misc.I.4 Politeness -- Misc.I.5 Matrimony in Perfection, Or, The Grey Mare the better Horse -- Misc.I.6 Sawney in the Bog-House -- Misc.I.7. Les Plaisir du Mènage [sic] -- Misc.I.8A Signor Puppy, First Catgut Scraper -- Misc.I.8B A Mmeeting of Umbrellas -- Misc.I.9 Old Wisdom, Blinking at the Stars -- Misc.I.10 Prattle the Political Apotecary [sic] -- Misc.I.12 Sir Richard Worse-than-Sly, Exposing his Wife's Bottom; O Fye! -- Misc.I.13. The German Dancing Master -- Misc.I.14A [Profile of a woman] -- Misc.I.14B [William Parsons] -- Misc.I.14C St. Cecilia -- Misc.I.15 A Peep into Lady W!!!!!y's Seraglio -- Misc.I.17A Regardez Moi -- Misc.I.17B L'entrée.
Call Number
MEZYRK (Gillray) Misc.I
OCLC
NYPG94-F242
Author
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Title
Miscellaneous caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1778-1781.
Cite As:
Caricature Collection.
Indexes
Holdings checked in departmental copy of Thomas Wright and R.H. Evans, Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James Gillray. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1851.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray in Caricature Collection.
Provenance
Bequest of Samuel Jones Tilden.
Added Author
Tilden, Samuel J. (Samuel Jones), 1814-1886, collector.
Found In:
Gillray, James. Series of miscellaneous and political caricatures by James Gillray. 1779-1811. (NN)NYPG95-F67.
Research Call Number
MEZYRK (Gillray) Misc.I
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