Thomas Rowlandson Collection (page 4)

An Artist Travelling in Wales, February 10, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
An Artist Travelling in Wales, February 10, 1799

An Antiquarian, October 23, 1789. Creator: Frederick George Byron
An Antiquarian, October 23, 1789

A Visit to the Tombs in Westminster Abbey, October 23, 1789

A Magic Lantern, January 30, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
A Magic Lantern, January 30, 1799

A Charm for a Democracy, Reviewed, Analysed, & Destroyed Jan 1 1799 to the Confusion of its Affiliated Friends, January 1, 1799

Cottagers, with Fireside, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
Cottagers, with Fireside, 1799

Cries of London: No. 1: Buy a Trap, a Rat-Trap, January 1, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
Cries of London: No.1: Buy a Trap, a Rat-Trap, January 1, 1799

Cries of London, No. 7, Old Clothes, May 4, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
Cries of London, No. 7, Old Clothes, May 4, 1799

Cries of London, No. 4: Do You Want Any Brickdust?, February 20, 1799

Cries of London, No. 3: Last Dying Speech and Confession, February 20, 1799

Cries of London, No. 2: Buy my Goose, my fat Goose, January 1, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
Cries of London, No. 2: Buy my Goose, my fat Goose, January 1, 1799

Cries of London, No. 6: All a growing, heres Flowers, March 1, 1799

Private Drilling, No 5, June 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Private Drilling, No 5, June 1, 1798

Smuggling In, or A College Trick, August 8, 1810. August 8, 1810. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Smuggling In, or A College Trick, August 8, 1810

Soldiers Marching, April 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Soldiers Marching, April 1, 1798

Soldiers Cooking, April 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Soldiers Cooking, April 1, 1798

Smuggling In, or A College Trick, August 8, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Smuggling In, or A College Trick, August 8, 1798

No. 9: Admiral, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 9: Admiral, February 15, 1799

No. 8: Captain, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 8: Captain, February 15, 1799

No. 7: Lieutenant, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 7: Lieutenant, February 15, 1799

No. 6: Purser, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 6: Purser, February 15, 1799

No. 4: Cook, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 4: Cook, February 15, 1799

No. 5: Midshipman, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 5: Midshipman, February 15, 1799

No. 10: Captain of Marines, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 10: Captain of Marines, February 15, 1799

No. 1: Cabin Boy, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 1: Cabin Boy, February 15, 1799

Meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty in the Board Room, Admiralty. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669439 Meeting of the Lords of the Admiralty in the Board Room, Admiralty. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from London Interiors

Georgian artists including Benjamin West, Thomas Lawrence, Benjamin Haydon, Joseph Farrington
FLO4619012 Georgian artists including Benjamin West, Thomas Lawrence, Benjamin Haydon, Joseph Farrington, Richard Westall and Martin Archer Shee drawing a nude model, while classical busts look down

Gentleman fencer in the second position of the Disarm on the Carte or Second Thrust, after the Prime Parade parry
FLO4563181 Gentleman fencer in the second position of the Disarm on the Carte or Second Thrust, after the Prime Parade parry

Johnny and a Lady crash a gig in a herd of swine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W
FLO4989396 Johnny and a Lady crash a gig in a herd of swine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Read after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Alfred Burtons The Adventures of Johnny

Johnny falls out of his hammock in his cabin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W
FLO4989339 Johnny falls out of his hammock in his cabin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Read after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Alfred Burtons The Adventures of Johnny Newcombe

Drunk Johnny pursued by night watchmen in a grocers shop about to fall into a barrel of butter
FLO4989331 Drunk Johnny pursued by night watchmen in a grocers shop about to fall into a barrel of butter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W

Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator
FLO4989324 Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator. Sailors are dressed as sea gods Neptune, Amphitrite and Triton

Ensign Johnny Newcome introduced to the Colonel of his regiment before the Battle of Salamanca
FLO4997465 Ensign Johnny Newcome introduced to the Colonel of his regiment before the Battle of Salamanca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Johnny and friends drinking and singing on a terrace overlooking the River Thames
FLO4999997 Johnny and friends drinking and singing on a terrace overlooking the River Thames. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The History of Johnny Quae

Johnny walking on the moonlit road to London. He has a backpack with violin, a book in his coat pocket
FLO4999594 Johnny walking on the moonlit road to London. He has a backpack with violin, a book in his coat pocket, and carries an umbrella

Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat
FLO4999324 Captain Johnny Newcome presenting the trophies of war, King Joseph Bonaparts hat and Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdans baton, to the Prince Regent at Carlton House

A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish
5893731 A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a game dish that has gone off)

Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed
5893720 Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed)

Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party
5893709 Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party during a game of forfeits. More Miseries)

Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into a freezing ri
5893707 Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into a freezing ri by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into a freezing river)

Man and ladies searching for a carriage in a crowd in the rain
5893704 Man and ladies searching for a carriage in a crowd in the rain. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man)

Chambermaid pulling on a sleeping guests wooden leg
5893702 Chambermaid pulling on a sleeping guests wooden leg. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Chambermaid pulling on a sleeping guests wooden leg mistaking it for a warming pan)

Being nervous and cross-examined by Mr. Garrow
5893699 Being nervous and cross-examined by Mr. Garrow. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Being nervous and cross-examined by lawyer Mr. Garrow in court. More Miseries)

Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off
5893695 Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off)

Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo
5893692 Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to London)

English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election, 1817 (engraving)
5912767 English gentleman carried in a sedan chair for an election, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Young English gentleman gambling at Newmarket racetrack, 1817 (engraving)
5912765 Young English gentleman gambling at Newmarket racetrack, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards, 1817 (engraving)
5912764 Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info)

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Thomas Rowlandson was a renowned British artist and caricaturist who lived from 1756 to 1827. His works captured the essence of everyday life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, providing a humorous and satirical commentary on society. One of his notable pieces, "The Contrast, " created in December 1792, showcases Rowlandson's talent for capturing contrasting scenes. This particular work juxtaposes two individuals from different social classes, highlighting the disparities between them. In "The Corsican Spider in His Web. " from July 12, 1808, Rowlandson takes aim at Napoleon Bonaparte with his characteristic wit. The caricature portrays Napoleon as a spider ensnaring Europe within his web of power. Rowlandson's ability to depict landscapes is evident in "Stamford Lincolnshire" from Sketches from Nature in 1822. This piece showcases his attention to detail and skillful use of light and shadow to bring the scenery to life. Not limited to societal observations alone, Rowlandson also depicted leisure activities such as billiards and cribbage games. In "Old Billiards, " he captures the camaraderie among players while adding a touch of humor through exaggerated expressions. Social issues were not off-limits for Rowlandson either. In "A Cribbage Party in St Giles Disturbed By A Press Gang" (1787), he sheds light on the pressing issue of press gangs disrupting innocent gatherings during that time period. "The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, " or "The Coalition Wedding" (1784), satirizes political alliances by portraying foxes marrying badgers – an allegory for controversial political unions occurring at that time. Rowlandson even ventured into sporting events like boxing matches. One such example is seen in "Boxing Match For 200 Guineas" (1810) where he captures the intensity and excitement of the fight between Dutch Sam and Medley.