Gillray James 1757 1815 Collection

The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving)
2632298 The Lovers Dream, 1795 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt
MMM5481949 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) leaving Egypt

Dido's despair, caricature making fun of Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton's relationship, 1801 (engraving)
MMM5481908 Dido's despair, caricature making fun of Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton's relationship, 1801 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London

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The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving)
904679 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191200 The Westminster Hunt, published by 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193109 The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025914 A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Addington (1757-1844)

Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub
3051735 Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving)
3035658 The Spanish Bull Fight or the Corsican Matador in Danger, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiddy-Doll, the Great French-Gingerbread-Baker
2911065 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French-Gingerbread-Baker by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1806 Hand-coloured etching titled Tiddy-Doll)

Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804
527539 Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804. Cartoon by James Gillray (1757-1815) English caricaturist

The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, James Gillray, 1803. Napoleon and Josephine, guarded by French soldiers
528679 The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, James Gillray, 1803. Napoleon and Josephine, guarded by French soldiers, enjoy a feast of English riches. Napoleon looks on at writing

A farmer and his wife, 18th century (engraving)
3732627 A farmer and his wife, 18th century (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a farmer and his wife by James Gillray)

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
528677 End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray
3519566 True reform of Parliament, patriots lighting a revolutionary-bonfire in new Palace Yard by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: True reform of Parliament)

Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799
528271 Exit Liberte al Francois Or Buonaparte closing the Farce of Egalite, at St Cloud near Paris, Nov 10th 1799. Napoleons Coup d Etat of Eighteenth Brumaire

Visiting the Sick James Gillray, July 1806. Charles James Fox in armchair, obviously ill (he died in September)
528672 Visiting the Sick James Gillray, July 1806. Charles James Fox in armchair, obviously ill (he died in September). Mrs Fitzherbert urges him to confess, Prince of Wales wipes away tears

The Arms of France
2911030 The Arms of France by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1803 Hand-coloured etching titled The Arms of France by James Gillray (1751-1815)

The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall
2911029 The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching and aquatint titled The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by James Gillray (1751-1815)

Joseph Banks 1743-1820
3522992 Joseph Banks 1743-1820 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Joseph Banks 1743-1820 British scientist who was part of James Cooks voyage to Australia. Dated 1795)

Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray
3525524 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray. by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Etching, aquatint)

The Spanish Bull Fight
2911076 The Spanish Bull Fight by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1808 Hand-coloured etching titled The Spanish Bull Fight by James Gillray (1756-1815)

The Tree of Liberty - with the Devil tempting John Bull, James Gillray, 1798
528670 The Tree of Liberty - with the Devil tempting John Bull, James Gillray, 1798. Serpent, tail in Cap of Liberty, face of Charles James Fox, coiled round dying oak

The Valley of the Shadow of Death by James Gillray, published 24 September 1808
BRO43272 The Valley of the Shadow of Death by James Gillray, published 24 September 1808 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving)
2911035 John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching titled Bonaparte, 48 Hours after Landing by James Gillray (1751-1815)

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. James Gillray cartoon of July 1803 showing George III viewing a miniscule
534156 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. James Gillray cartoon of July 1803 showing George III viewing a miniscule Napoleon

The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels
528671 The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels, Lord Sandwich and assistant patch up the kettle of state. George III looks on, hands raised

Very Slippy Weather (coloured engraving)
582327 Very Slippy Weather (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very Slippy Weather. Published 1808.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Counsellor O. P. - defender of our Theatric Liberties (coloured engraving)
586338 Counsellor O.P. - defender of our Theatric Liberties (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Counsellor O.P)

Westminster School; or, Mr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his playmates (engraving)
586702 Westminster School; or, Mr Busby settling accounts with Master Billy and his playmates (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster School; or)

Indian Nabobs Wealth - caricature by Gillray
3787995 Indian Nabobs Wealth - caricature by Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Indian Nabobs Wealth - caricature by Gillray, 1788. Showing the demoralizing influence of his wealth)

The American Rattle Snake, 1782 (engraving)
2562166 The American Rattle Snake, 1782 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

George III - caricature
3787992 George III - caricature by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: George III - caricature by Gillray. Entitled: George III on the Esplanade at Weymouth)

George III caricature by James Gillray
3787590 George III caricature by James Gillray by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: George III caricature by James Gillray)

Farmer George and his Wife : George III caricature
3787588 Farmer George and his Wife : George III caricature by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Farmer George and his Wife)

Sandwich-Carrots - Lady Sandwich Carrots (coloured engraving)
602574 Sandwich-Carrots - Lady Sandwich Carrots (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acting Magistrates commiting themselves, being their first appearance as performed at the National Theatre Covent
586397 Acting Magistrates commiting themselves, being their first appearance as performed at the National Theatre Covent Garden, 1809 (coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Union Club (coloured engraving)
582248 The Union Club (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Union Club. Published 1801.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The ravages of strong drink - caricature
3787592 The ravages of strong drink - caricature by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: The ravages of strong drink - caricature by James Gillray)

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James Gillray (1757-1815) was a renowned English caricaturist known for his satirical and politically charged artwork. His works captured the essence of the tumultuous times he lived in, providing biting commentary on various events and figures of his era. In "The Lovers Dream" (1795), Gillray's colored engraving depicts a dream-like scene where love triumphs over adversity, showcasing his ability to infuse humor into even the most serious subjects. Another notable work by Gillray is "La Destruction du Colosse Francais" (Destruction of the French Colossus). This piece portrays the French Republic as a bloodstained monster with King Louis XVI's head around its neck, symbolizing the violent aftermath of the French Revolution. Gillray's "Buonaparte: 48 Hours after Landing. " (1803) captures Napoleon Bonaparte shortly after his arrival in England. The hand-colored engraving showcases Gillray's attention to detail and skillful portrayal of historical figures. "A Phantasmagoria: Scene - Conjuring up an Armed Skeleton" (1803) demonstrates Gillray's ability to create fantastical scenes that blend reality and imagination. This particular piece features an armed skeleton being conjured up, highlighting both fear and fascination during this period. With "Nature Display'd, " published in 1797, Gillray presents a humorous take on how women are affected by changing seasons in their gardens. Through hand-colored engravings, he brings life to these comical scenarios while subtly commenting on societal norms at that time. "The Spanish Bull Fight or The Corsican Matador in Danger" (1805) showcases another facet of Gillray's talent – capturing political tensions through satire. In this hand-colored engraving, he mocks Napoleon Bonaparte as a matador facing danger from Spain during his imperial conquests.