Research Catalog

Caricatures

Title
Caricatures [graphic].
Author
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.
Publication
1780-1811.

Details

Description
42 prints :betching, engraving, some col.; 32.7 x 38 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Political and social caricatures from the reign of George III, including satires dealing with the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Also includes an illustration for Humphry Clinker and an anonymous portrait of Rowlandson. GI:173, BM.6815 is a caricature of Benedict Arnold.
Subject
  • Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
  • George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
  • Smollett, T. 1721-1771
  • Fashion in art
  • United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783
Genre/Form
  • Allegories.
  • Caricatures – English – 1700-1799.
  • Caricatures – English – 1800-1899.
  • Prints – English – 1700-1799.
  • Prints – English – 1800-1899.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Caricature Collection, Print Room.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Holdings checked in departmental copy of Joseph Grego, Rowlandson the Caricaturist, New York, J.W. Bouten, 1880, Vol. I and in Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the British Museum, Vols. V-IX. Items not listed in those catalogs are numbered in square brackets.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Caricature Collection.
Contents
  • [1] T. Rowlandson, The Caricaturist -- GI:99, BM.5705 Naval Triumph or Favors Confer'd -- GI:105, BM.5856 The State Watchman discover'd by the Genius of Britain, studying plans for the Reduction of America -- GI:107, BM[6716-bis] Long Sermons and Long Sieges are apt to Lull the Senses -- GI:107, BM[6716-bis] Long Sermons and Long Sieges are apt to Lull the Senses (another copy) -- GI[110], BM.6287 Two New Sliders for the State Magic Lanthern -- GI:111, BM.6364 The Pit of Acheron, or the Birth of the Plagues of England -- GI:112, BM.6369 The Loves of the Fox and the Badger, or The Coalition Wedding -- GI:114, BM.6384 The Times - or A View of the Old House in Little Britain - with Nobody going to Hannover -- GI:115, BM.6402 The Infant Hercules -- GI:117, BM.6406 Billy Lackbeard and Charley Blackbeard playing at Football -- GI:118, BM.6431 The Apostate Jack R--- the Political Rat Catcher - N.B. Rats taken alive! -- GI:119, BM.6442 Master Billy's Procession to Grocer's Hall -- GI:121, BM.6474 The Drum Major of Sedition -- GI:122, BM.6475 Sir Cecils Budget for Paying the National Debt -- GI.123, BM.6476 The Hanoverian Horse and British Lion -- GI:124, BM.6495 The Incurable
  • GI:124, BM.6510 The Rival Candidates -- GI:125, BM.6514 The Parody, or Mother Cole and Loader -- GI:126, BM.6520 The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes -- GI:128, BM.6529 Lords of the Bedchamber -- GI:132, BM.6562 The Case is Altered -- GI:140, BM.6587 Secret Influence Directing the New P--l--t -- GI:140, BM.6563 The Departure -- GI:142, BM.6591 For the Benefit of the Champion -- GI:148, BM.6717 Money Lenders -- GI:148, BM.6723 New Invented Elastic Breeches -- GI:153, BM.6783 The Defeat of the High & Mighty Bailissimo Corbettino -- GI:166, BM.6854 [Col. Toham Endeavoring with his Squirt to Extinguish the Genius of Holman] -- GI:171, BM.6861n Reconciliation or the Return from Scotland (uncolored) -- GI:171, BM.6861n Reconciliation or the Return from Scotland (colored) -- GI:173, BM.6815 The Loss of Eden, and Eden Lost -- GI.174, BM.8250 Sympathy, or a Family on a Journey Laying the Dust -- GI:175, BM.6868-69 Nap in the Country, Nap in Town -- GI:181 Humphry Clinker introduced to the Bramble Family -- GI:182, BM.6917 Sketch of Politicks in Europe 24th January 1786, Birth Day of the King of Prussia -- GI:312, BM.8150 Philosophy Run Mad or a Stupendous Monument of Human Wisdom -- GI:319, BM.8289 Reform Advised, Reform Begun, Reform Compleat -- GI:326, BM.8737 A Master of Ceremonies Introducing a Partner -- GI.366, BM.[9486-B] Waddling In! -- GI:366, BM.[9486-C] Waddling Out!
Call Number
MEZYRK (Rowlandson)
OCLC
NYPG94-F98
Author
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827.
Title
Caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1780-1811.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Cite As:
Caricature Collection, Print Room.
Indexes
Holdings checked in departmental copy of Joseph Grego, Rowlandson the Caricaturist, New York, J.W. Bouten, 1880, Vol. I and in Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the British Museum, Vols. V-IX. Items not listed in those catalogs are numbered in square brackets.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Caricature Collection.
Research Call Number
MEZYRK (Rowlandson)
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