Charles Williams Collection

Luxury, or the Comforts of a Rum p ford. After an etching by Charles Williams dated circa 1801. The picture is a satire on an advertisement for Rumford stoves

The Coffin Expedition
2911233 The Coffin Expedition; (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching titled The Coffin Expedition by Charles Williams (1797-1830) British printmaker. Dated 1804.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Dandy, published 1818. Creator: Charles Williams
A Dandy, published 1818

Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar
6337345 Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda
6337588 English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St)

Doctors Differ, etc. 1813. Creator: Charles Williams
Doctors Differ, etc. 1813

Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811

The Family Party, published February 20, 1801. Creator: Charles Williams
The Family Party, published February 20, 1801

A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805
A Tete a Tete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805

An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812. Creator: Charles Williams
An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812

New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806

Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806

John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary, published March 3, 1806

A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, published February 1818

The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805

Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806

St. Stephens Statute, published February 6, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
St. Stephens Statute, published February 6, 1806

The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself, published May 29, 1802

Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814

A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819

Dismal Dandies, or General Mourning & Crape, c. 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
Dismal Dandies, or General Mourning & Crape, c. 1819

Skaiting Dandies, shewing off, c. 1818. Creator: Charles Williams
Skaiting Dandies, shewing off, c. 1818

New Reading, or Shakspeare [sic] Improved. Humbly Dedicated to the Keen Critic of Drury Lane, by a Poor Author, 1819

Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805

Billy in the Salt Box, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Billy in the Salt Box, 1805

Carlo the Great, Running Away with the East Indes, published June 1806

A Grand Country Dance, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
A Grand Country Dance, 1805

The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811

Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814

Jack Junks Opinion of French Language, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Jack Junks Opinion of French Language, 1805

The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804. Creator: Charles Williams
The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804

Fishing for Flats, published July 25, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Fishing for Flats, published July 25, 1806

Quid est?- Why Brighton dandies. !!!, published January 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
Quid est?- Why Brighton dandies.!!!, published January 1819

Leap Year, published March 1816. Creator: Charles Williams
Leap Year, published March 1816

The Haberdasher Dandy, 1817-20. Creator: Charles Williams
The Haberdasher Dandy, 1817-20

The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819

Match Against Time, or Wood beats Blood and Bone, published April 17, 1819

The Generous Master, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Generous Master, 1819

The Honeymoon, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honeymoon, 1806

CM31 6410 Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1
Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1, Adrian Flux Trophy for MRL Historic Touring Car Challenge, a two driver race with a compulsory pit stop, the race consists of Group A cars up to 1990

CJ10 2232 Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1
Pushing through heavy rain and spray, Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1, Historic Touring Car Challenge, HTCC, combined with the Tony Dron Trophy for Touring Cars

CM32 3696 Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1
Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1, Historic Touring Car Challenge, HTCC, combined with the Tony Dron Trophy for Touring Cars

CM32 3358 Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1
Chris Williams, Charles Williams, Rover SD1, Historic Touring Car Challenge, HTCC, combined with the Tony Dron Trophy for Touring Cars

English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands
6337619 English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists robbed by an innkeeper in the Scottish highlands)

English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland
6337616 English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland by Williams, Charles (1776-1820); (add.info.: English tourists hunting in the highlands of Scotland)

Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital
6337355 Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799
6337351 Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799 by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

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"Charles Williams: A Master of Satire and Luxury" Step into the world of Charles Williams, a renowned artist whose etchings captivate with their satirical brilliance. In his work, he transports us to various scenes that range from the comforts of a Rumford stove to the tumultuous encounters in Jamaica. One such illustration takes us back to circa 1801, where Williams humorously mocks an advertisement for Rumford stoves. With his expert touch, he adds colorization to bring this luxury innovation to life. Meanwhile, in another piece set in Jamaica, an English Navy officer finds himself fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men brandishing cudgels - a scene both dramatic and thought-provoking. Williams' artistry knows no bounds as he also captures absurd moments like Royal Naval officers riding pigs through Gibraltar's market or an English tourist perched inside a bird basket during a gannet hunt on St Kilda. These whimsical images showcase his ability to blend satire with imagination. However, it is not just frivolity that defines Williams' portfolio; he delves into societal issues as well. His piece titled "Doctors Differ" (1813) sheds light on conflicting medical opinions while "Clearing Away the Rubbish" (1811) depicts the challenges faced by society when dealing with waste management. In other works like "The Family Party" (1801), "A Tete-a-Tete Conversation on Recent Events" (1805), and "New Ministers Going on Duty" (1806), Williams offers glimpses into social gatherings and political scenarios - each infused with his signature wit. Yet amidst all these diverse themes lies one constant: Charles Williams' unparalleled talent for satire. Whether portraying hungry rats in an empty barn or capturing the intensity of childbirth in "An Accouchment, " published March 30th, 1812 - every creation showcases his ability to provoke thought and evoke laughter simultaneously.