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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)
Phaetona, or Modern Female Taste, 1776. Artist: ColleyPhaetona, or Modern Female Taste, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds])
Sir Gregory Gigg, 1732. Artist: Henry William BunburySir Gregory Gigg, 1732. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. Artist: TS StaynerThe Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. The rider has Rules for bad horsemen in his pocket. A poster reads Various feats of horsemanship performed this evening by the famous Sampson
The New Gig, 1781. Artist: ColleyThe New Gig. 1781. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
The Isis Macaroni, 1772. Artist: John ColletThe Isis Macaroni, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)