Historical and Descriptive Account of the Caricatures of James Gillray; Comprising a Political and Humorous History of the Latter Part of the Reign of - Paperback

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 edition. Excerpt: ... 575. COUNSELLOR 0. P. DEFENDER OF OUR THEATRIC LIBERTIES. December 5th, 1809. CLIFFORD. "Counsellor Clifford," a barrister who was a well known frequenter of the Cider Cellar, was the leader of the celebrated 0. P. riots on the re-opening of Covent Garden Theatre at the end of 1809. He is represented here as the theatrical incendiary. The paper on the ground alludes to an action connected with the O. P. riots, in which the Counsellor obtained a verdict of five pounds damages. 576. A SQUALL. May 16th, 1810. 577. A CALM. May 16th, 1810, These two scenes on the beach appear to be only etched by Gillray. 578. THE GRACES IN A HIGH WIND. May 26th, 1810. LADY GRACE TOLLEMACHE. LADY JANE HALLIDAY. LADY LOUISA MANNERS (AFTERWARDS COUNTESS OF DYSART.) The inconveniences of windy weather illustrated in the case of three fashionable beauties. 579. A LITTLE MUSIC; OR, THE DELIGHTS OF HARMONY. May 20th, 1810. A most decidedly musical party. It is evident that the snoring of the old gentleman chimes in with the harmony of the whole, quite as well as the canine and feline duo from the floor. 580. MATINS AT D--WN-NG COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE. March 28th, 1810. The Master of Downing, Sir Beusie Harwood, and his lady, an eccentric pair, who are said to have indulged in morning amusements of a somewhat singular character. 581. BILLY THE GAMEKEEPER. April 23rd, 1810. BATES. One of the gamekeepers of George III., said to he a favourite. 582. A BARBER'S SHOP IN ASSIZE TIME. May 15th, 1818. This was Gillray's last work on copper, and was not published till after his death. He is said to have worked at it during short lucid intervals of his mental derangement. The design, which is dated January 9th, 1811, is, as stated, by Bunbury, but it contains many traces of...