William Humphrey Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Sympathy, Family, Journey, Laying, Dust, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sympathy, or A Family On A Journey Laying The Dust, Publisher, Artist, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1742

The Humours of the Pantheon, 1772. Artist: William Humphrey
The Humours of the Pantheon, 1772. Scene showing figures seated at tables in the Pantheon on Oxford Street. In the foreground figures are seated at a table with trays of tea whilst a child plays in

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, c1770. Artist: William Humphrey
The Pantheon, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, c1770. Interior view with figures. Designed by James Wyatt, the Pantheon was a place of public entertainment that opened in 1772

Man books William Humphrey 1750 1810 paper
Man with books, William Humphrey, 1750 - 1810, paper

Drawings Prints, Print, Defeat, High, &, Mighty, Bailissimo, Corbettino... Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Defeat of the High & Mighty Bailissimo Corbettino... Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Secret Influence, Directing New P-l-t, Subject, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Secret Influence Directing The New P-l-t, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Subject, John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, George Prince of Wales, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson

Drawings Prints, Print, State Auction, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The State Auction, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, William Pitt, Charles James Fox, George III

Drawings Prints, Print, Loves Fox Badger, Coalition Wedding. Publisher, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, John Henley, William Woodfall

Drawings Prints, Print, Benefit Champion, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Georgiana Cavendish
Drawings and Prints, Print, For The Benefit of The Champion, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Highness Protector, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, His Highness The Protector, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Procession, Hustings, Successful, Canvass, Subject, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, Subject, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, George Prince of Wales

Drawings Prints, Print, Master, Billys, Procession, Grocers, Hall, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland

Drawings Prints, Print, Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Admiral Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox, Sir Cecil Wray, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Champion People, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Champion of the People, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1749-1806, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Times, View, Old House, Little Brittain, Nobody, Going, Hannover
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey

Drawings Prints, Print, Money Lenders, Publisher, Subject, Artist, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, Money Lenders, Publisher, Subject, Artist, William Humphrey, George Prince of Wales, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Every, Man, Hobby, Horse, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, Every Man Has His Hobby Horse, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Charles James Fox, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Drawings Prints, Print, Two, New, Slides, State, Magic, Lantern, Artist, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Two New Slides for the State Magic Lantern, Artist, Publisher, Subject, Subject, Thomas Rowlandson, William Humphrey, Charles James Fox, The Right Honorable Edmund Burke

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William Humphrey was a talented artist and publisher known for his exquisite drawings and prints. His works captured the essence of various subjects, from historical events to everyday life. In "The Savages Let Loose, or the Cruel Fate of the Loyalists" (1783), Humphrey depicted a poignant journey of sympathy and loss experienced by families torn apart during turbulent times. The dust-laden scenes laid bare the harsh realities faced by those affected by political upheaval. "The Humours of the Pantheon" (1772) showcased Humphrey's artistic prowess as he skillfully portrayed the vibrant atmosphere of London's famous Pantheon on Oxford Street. His attention to detail brought this bustling venue to life, capturing both its grandeur and charm. Humphrey's artistry extended beyond mere aesthetics; it carried hidden messages too. In "Defeat High & Mighty Bailissimo Corbettino, " his drawings and prints revealed secret influences directing new political powers with precision. His works also delved into societal events such as state auctions, coalition weddings, benefit champions, and even processions at hustings. Through these pieces, Humphrey explored themes like power dynamics, social hierarchies, and public sentiment. As an artist-publisher duo with Georgiana Cavendish in "Benefit Champion, " he celebrated her achievements while highlighting her subjectivity within society. Similarly, in "Highness Protector, " he immortalized influential figures who held positions of authority but were not immune to scrutiny or critique. William Humphrey left behind a rich legacy through his drawings and prints that continue to captivate audiences today. Each piece tells a story - whether it be one of triumph or defeat - showcasing his exceptional talent as an artist who had an undeniable impact on British art history.