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Officer of Hussars, Officer, infantry of the Line, Gunner, horse artillery, 19th centuryOfficer of Hussars; Officer, infantry of the Line; Gunner, horse artillery, 19th century
Prussian soldiers of 1813. Artist: E BurgerPrussian soldiers of 1813. Landwehr infantry; Volunteer Jager; Silesian grenadier; Dragoon; Cuirassier; Landwehr cavalry; Landwehr officer
Trooper of the camel corps of the First Napoleons Egyptian Army, 1790s (20th century). Napoleon invaded Egypt in March 1798
George IV and the Duke of York, The Royal Stand, Ascot, early 19th century. King George IV (1762-1830) and his brother Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, watching horse racing in Berkshire
Gillingham, Kent, England, 19th century. View of a country church and graves
Rochester Castle, Kent, 19th century
Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Artist: Margaret DovastonJoseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Modern depiction of a story from the Bible, showing Joseph with the Egyptian pharaoh
Painted screen, St Georges Chapel, 19th century
Choir of Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 19th century. The cathedral was begun in 1083 under William I
The west front, Exeter Cathedral, 19th century. The cathedral dates from 1050
Chantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. Artist: John Scandrett HarfordChantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. The chapel is attached to the Church of St Mary, Warwick, and commemorates Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, who died in 1439
The Castle Spectre and her ernest admirer, 1793. Scene from The Castle Spectre by Matthew Gregory Lewis. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Actor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonActor reciting to a manager, late 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
The Prospect before us, 1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Prospect before us, 1791. Respectfully dedicated to those singers, dancers and musical professors who are fortunately engaged with the proprietor of the Kings theatre at the pantheon
Chaos is Come Again... 1791Chaos is Come Again: Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften bricks and bend the knotted oak, 1791. A quote from The Mourning Bride by William Congreve
Melpomene, 1784. Melpomene, meaning to sing or the one that is melodious, was the Muse of tragedy in Greek mythology. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Dr Arne, 1782. Artist: Francesco BartolozziDr Arne, 1782. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Satire on Vestris, 1781. Artist: Paul SandbySatire on Vestris, 1781. The French dancer Marie-Jean-Augustin Vestris, known as Auguste Vestris (1760-1842). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP BoitardFitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Some excited members of the audience are invading the stage. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Buck Metamorphosed... 1754.Artist: G SmithThe Buck Metamorphosed or Mr Foote in the character of the Englishman return d from Paris, 1754. A comment on French fashions which were seen as foppish by the British
James Boswell, esq in the dress of an armed Corsican Chief, 1769. Artist: James WaleJames Boswell, esq in the dress of an armed Corsican Chief, as he appeared at Shakespeares Jubilee, at Stratford upon Avon, September 1769. Portrait of Scots writer James Boswell (1740-1795)
The Theatrical Steel Yards of 1750, (1751). Artist: Patrick O BrianThe Theatrical Steel Yards of 1750, (1751). Players hang from scales surmounted by the motto Totus mundus agit histrionem, - All the worlds a stage
The Charming Brute, (A satire on Handel), 1754. The German composer Handel, here depicted as a pig, had a huge appetite. Here he is at his organ, sitting on a barrel of ale, surrounded by poultry
Mr Woodward in the character of Mercutio, 1753. Actor Henry Woodward (1717-1777) in the part of Mercutio from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet
The judgement of the Queens Common Sense, 1736. Address d to Henry Fielding esq. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Richs Glory: or his triumphant entry in Covent Garden, 1732. Artist: William HogarthRichs Glory: or his triumphant entry in Covent Garden, 1732. A procession marking John Richs entry into Covent Garden. On the right a carriage is being pulled by satyrs
The Stages Glory, 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
If musicks charms can hearts enthral, 1730. Artist: William HogarthIf musicks charms can hearts enthral, this consorts sure above em all. How sweet the sound where cats and bears, with brutish noise offend our ears, just so the foreign singers move
The Stage Medley, 18th centuryThe Stage Medley: representing the state of the town and the matchless merits of poet G---Polly Peachum and Captain Macheath, 18th century. Scenes from The Beggars Opera, written in 1728 by John Gay
Berenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. Artist: William HogarthBerenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. The Italian opera singers Gaetano Berenstadt (c1687-1735), Francesca Cuzzoni Sandoni (1700-1770) and Francesco Bernardi
The Landing of Senesino, 1720. The Italian castrato opera singer (Francesco Bernardi, 1686-1758) arrives in England. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
High Change in Bond Street - ou - la Politesse du Grand Monde, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
People of consequence, 1794. Artist: John O KeeffePeople of consequence, 1794. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
Such things are, That such things are we must allow, but such things never were till now, 1787. A satire on the unflattering fashions of the day
Comforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonComforts of Bath: The Games, or Assembly with Card Players, 1798. The smart set enjoying the season at Bath, home of the famous Roman baths and Pump Room
And catch the living manners as they rise, 1794. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse
Shepherds, I have lost my waist! Have you seen my body?... 1795. Artist: Richard NewtonShepherds, I have lost my waist! Have you seen my body? Sacrificed to modern taste, I m quite a hoddy doddy!, 1795. A satire on the unflattering fashions of the day
The Return from St James after the honour of Knighthood, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Parasols for 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
A Spencer and a Threadpaper, 1792. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
A Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonA Sudden Squall in Hyde Park, c1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
A Lady putting on her cap, June 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
Exaltation of Faros daughters, 1796. Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (left) and Lady Archer are ridiculed in the stocks, as the mob throw rotten vegetables at them
Characters in High Life... 1795Characters in High Life sketched at The New Rooms Opera House - Delightful Task! to teach the young idea how to shoot, 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Waggoners Frocks or No Bodys of 1795, 1795. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds]
Modern Elegance: A Portrait, 1796. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)
The Scotch Wedding, 18th century. In Hollands Exhibition Rooms may be seen the largest collection in Europe of Humorous Prints. Admittance, one shilling
Enter Cowslip with a bowl of cream, 1795. As a cedar tall and slender, sweet cowslips grace, is her nom tive case, and shes of the feminine gender - John O Keefe (1747-1833)