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Masquerades and operas, 1724. Artist: William HogarthMasquerades and operas, 1724. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Mr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Artist: James GillrayMr James Gillray, from a portrait by himself, c1800. Self-portrait of British satirical cartoonist Gillray (1756-1815). Engraving after a miniature
The Featherd Fair in a Fright, 18th century. Women with elaborate feathered hairdos flee from angry ostriches who want their feathers back
Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonAerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Ballet Tragique, 1781. Tragic ballet of Jason and Medea. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
The Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. Artist: Charles WhiteThe Macarony Dressing Room, 1772. A satire on the affectations of the 18th-century macaroni, a sort of dandy. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
A Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Artist: Isaac CruikshankA Goldfinch and his Mistress, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
Judge Thumb or Sticks of a Lawful Size for Family Discipline, 1782. A judge says: Heres amusement for married Gentlemen or, a Specific for a Scolding Wife; Who buys of me
English Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonEnglish Travelling, or the First Stage from Dover, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
French Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Artist: F DukesFrench Travelling, or the First Stage from Calais, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily
A French Family, 1790. Artist: Samuel AlkenA French Family, 1790. An anti-French view of our continental cousins: a dog wearing clothes, a man with an effete hairstyle, a child showing her legs
Reconciliation or the Return from Scotland, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
La Francoise a Londres: The French Lady in London or The Head-dress of the Year 1771. A satire on the exaggerated hairstyles of the day
The English Lady at Paris, 1771. Artist: Charles BrandoinThe English Lady at Paris, 1771. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
A French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Artist: Charles GrignionA French Petit Maitre and his Valet, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston
A Unwelcome customer, 1772. Artist: CaldwellA Unwelcome customer, 1772. A bull bursts into a shop, shocking the lady customers who drop the samples of lace they were looking at. The bull has a fur muff on one horn
The Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Artist: E WilliamsThe Country Vicars Fire Side, 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
The Rival Milliners, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
A Milliners Shop; Mrs Monopolize, the butchers wife, purchasing a modern head dress, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Dancing Bear, 1785. Artist: C KnightDancing Bear, 1785. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Female Orators, 1768. Artist: RennoldsonThe Female Orators, 1768. Two women are having an argument while a dog and a small boy steal from their baskets of market wares
The Ladies Disaster, 1771. Artist: CaldwellThe Ladies Disaster, 1771. A woman loses her wig in a high wind. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: CaldwellHigh-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Well-a-day! Is this my son Tom!, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
Be not amaz d dear Mother, it is indeed your daughter Anne, 1770. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Grown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Artist: B ClowesGrown Gentlemen Taught to Dance, 1768. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])
Grown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Artist: RennoldsonGrown Ladies Taught to Dance, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a
Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston
Christmas Gambolls, Boxing Day, 1747. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])
A Parish Feast, 1741. Humbly inscribed to the church-wardens, vestrymen, questmen, and Parish officers, by Sr Guzzledown Tearfowl. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Fore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Artist: E GravelotFore-warned, Fore-armed, 1741. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The View and Humours of Billingsgate, 1736. Londons famous fish market. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Morning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Artist: William HogarthMorning (Four Times of the Day), 1738. Scene in Covent Garden, London, early on a winter morning. A small fire burns in the foreground. A stall-keeper is seated on a basket
Washing The Blackamoor, 1795. Artist: Isaac CruikshankWashing The Blackamoor, 1795. You may as well attempt to remove the Island of Jersey to the Hightest Mountain in Wales. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The York Reverence or City Loyalty, Amply Rewarded, 1796. Frederick, Duke of York (1763-1821) and his wife Frederica, Duchess of York (1767-1820)
A Voluptuary Under the Horrors of Digestion, 1792. Artist: James GillrayA Voluptuary Under the Horrors of Digestion, 1792. Engraving of the Prince Regent, (later King George IV), who was famous for his gluttonous appetite
Georgey a Cockhorse, 1796. George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
City Horsemanship or Procession to St Paul s, 1789. Royal procession to St Pauls Cathedral in London; signs say Seats to Let, St Georges Day, and God Save the King (George III)
A Milliners Shop, 1787A Milliners Shop. 1787. From Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseud Emily Morse Symonds]. [London, 1905]
Summer Amusement at Farmer G----s near Windsor, 1786. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV) churns butter. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Constant Couple, 1786. The Prince of Wales (future King George IV) and his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert travelling to Windsor. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
A Scene in the School for Scandal, 1786. An auction scene with the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), bidding for lots including a portrait of his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert
The April Fool, or The Follies of a Night... 1786The April Fool, or The Follies of a Night as performed at the Theatre Royal, C---- House, for the benefit of the Widow Wadman, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Artist: Carlo KhanA Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Satire on the secret marriage said to have taken place between the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert
Monuments lately discovered on Salisbury Plain, 1782. The Prince Regent is attracted to the Marchioness of Salisbury. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Bird of Paradise, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Kitchen Metamorphosed, 1762. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his Journey... 1747John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his Journey. If music be the food of love, play on, 1747. The Duke of Cumberland, younger son of George II, uncle of George III and famous womaniser
St Jamess in October... 1750St Jamess in October. The King at Hanover. MDCCL (7 months absent), 1750. Possibly a satirical criticism of King George IIs prolonged absence in his home country
Frederick Prince of Wales and the Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, 1736. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Eliza Canning from the Life, c1753A True Draught of Eliza Canning. Eliza Canning from the Life, c1753. In 1753, a young woman called Elizabeth Canning claimed to have been kidnapped and held against her will at a house in Enfield
The Gypsey conversing with ye Inspector General of Great Britain, c1753A True Draught of Eliza Canning. The Gypsey conversing with ye Inspector General of Great Britain, c1753. In 1753, a young woman called Elizabeth Canning claimed to have been kidnapped
E Canning vindicated or Mr S-sy Gypsies Flight to Enfield Wash, c1753A True Draught of Eliza Canning. E Canning vindicated or Mr S-sy Gypsies Flight to Enfield Wash, c1753. In 1753, Elizabeth Canning claimed to have been kidnapped and held at a house in Enfield
The Military Prophet... April 1750The Military Prophet: or, A Flight from Providence. Adressed to the foolish and guilty who timidly withdrew themselves on the alarm of another earthquake, April 1750
A True Draught of Eliza Canning, 1753. A View of the Front and Back ofs Wells House at Enfield where E Canning desposed she was confined from 1st to 30th January, 1753
English Credulity, or The Invisible Ghost, 1762. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston
The Magician or Bottle Cungerer. English Credulity: or, Ye re all Bottled, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
An Apology to the Town, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Lottery, 1721. Artist: William HogarthThe Lottery, 1721. A theatre stage upon which the allegorical figures of virtue and vice perform a production. This was Hogarths way of criticising the government for raising money by lottery
A Satire on the South Sea Company, 1721. Artist: William HogarthA Satire on the South Sea Company, 1721. The South Sea Bubble (1711-1720), showing greed and speculation which preceded the bubble
The Brabant Skreen, 1721. A satire on the South Sea company. The Duchess of Kendal gives money to Robert Knight (treasurer of the company), to enable him to escape
The Bubblers Mirrorour, or Englands Folley (joy), 1720. Shares in the South Sea Company rose through overheated speculation causing the South Sea Bubble
The Bubblers Mirrorour, or Englands Folley (grief), 1720. Shares in the South Sea Company rose through overheated speculation causing the South Sea Bubble
The Bubblers Bubbl d or The Devil Take the Hindmost, 1720. Shares in the South Sea Company rose through overheated speculation causing the South Sea Bubble
Cockney Sportsmen Recharging, 1800. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
Cockney Sportsmen finding a hare, 1800. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])
Coming in at the Death, 1800. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Patience in a punt, 1792. Artist: Henry William BunburyPatience in a punt, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Hounds throwing off, 1800. Artist: Henry William BunburyHounds throwing off, 1800. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Cock of the Green, 18th century. Artist: John KayCock of the Green, 18th century. By the la Harry, This shall not go for Nothing. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
How to escape winning, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonHow to escape winning, 1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Going to the races, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonGoing to the races, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)
The Royal Academy, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing, 18th century. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)
Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing at Carlton House, 9th April 1787. The Chevalier d Eon (1728-1810) having a swordfight with Monsieur de Saint George
A Bit of Blood, 1787. Artist: W DickinsonA Bit of Blood, 1787. A sign says The bridle-way to horse-lydown. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Henry Bunbury Esq, 1787. Artist: Thomas RyderHenry Bunbury Esq, 1787. Portrait of British artist Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811). Bunbury was an equerry to the Duke of York
The Mistaken Notion, 1789. Artist: W DickinsonThe Mistaken Notion, 1789. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon. which took its flight from the Artillery Ground September 15th, 1784. Amidst the acclamations of 300, 000 spectators
The New-fashioned Phaeton, 1776. Sic itur ad astra - Thus do we reach the stars. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Richmond Hill, 1782. Artist: W DickinsonRichmond Hill, 1782. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
