Humphry Collection (#2)

General View Longleate Prospect Hill Shewing
General View of Longleate from the Prospect Hill: Shewing the Water as it has been Finished, and the Surface Lowered, to Raise the House

Plate 19 Colours Fragments theory practice landscape gardening
Plate 19: Colours, Fragments on the theory and practice of landscape gardening: including some remarks on Grecian and Gothic architecture

Water-gate Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
Water-gate, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

winter garden Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The winter garden, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

IIII Sketch wet brush tint hints concerning landscape
IIII Sketch - with a wet brush and tint, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, Pencil

I Sketch Nature hints concerning landscape sketches
I Sketch from Nature, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, Pencil and ink on paper, ca

country stone Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The country stone, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

Flower garden Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
Flower garden, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

Park pool Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
Park pool, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

Ancient garden modern pleasure garden plan Humphry Repton
Ancient garden and modern pleasure garden: plan, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge

Rosarium Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
Rosarium, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

broad sanctuary Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The broad sanctuary, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

Arboretum Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
Arboretum, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

flower store Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The flower store, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

monk garden Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The monks garden, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

souterrein Humphry Repton architecture landscape designs
The souterrein, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813designs, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, respectfully submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Repton, Humphry

house terrace looking south overlay down Humphry Repton
From the house and terrace looking south: overlay down, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge

No V touches every part hints concerning landscape
No. V. The touches may be put in every part, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, Pencil

Report concerning gardens Ashridge submitted
Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge, submitted to the Earl of Bridgewater, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, Ink and wash on paper, 1813

No Vi. lights white paper out washes hints concerning
No. Vi. The lights or white paper are taken out by washes, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry

holie well dictum benedicti bene dictum Humphry Repton
The holie well: dictum benedicti bene dictum, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Report concerning the gardens at Ashridge

II Sketch finished Nature hints concerning landscape
II Sketch - also to be finished in from Nature, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818

III Sketch wash wet brush hints concerning landscape
III Sketch - wash with a wet brush, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry, 1752-1818, Ink

Christmas decorations and bank, Penzance, Cornwall
Christmas decorations looking nice in the twilight in Penzance, Cornwall, with a neoclassical Lloyds Bank building on the left. Date: circa 1980s

?Dandies of 1817 & Monstrosities of 1818? - Cruikshank
?Dandies of 1817 & Monstrosities of 1818?. 1818. Coloured etching by George Cruikshank, published by H Humphry, St James?s St, 1818. Part 2 of a series of etchings

Cj Fox / Read / Humphry
CHARLES JAMES FOX British statesman as a young man Date: 1749 - 1806

Sir H Davy / Penzance
SIR HUMPHRY DAVY Scientists birthplace in Penzance, Cornwall Date: 1778 - 1829

Humphry Mill
HUMPHRY MILL writer, author of The night search Date: circa 1646

Drawings Prints, Print, Title Page, Tobias, Smolletts, Expedition, Humphry, Clinker
Drawings and Prints, Print, Title Page, from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol. 1, The Expedition of Humphrey Clinker, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Duke N-s Levee, illustration, Tobias, Smollett s
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Duke of N-s Levee, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Matthew, Bramble, Offering, Charity, Ensigns, Widow
Drawings and Prints, Print, Matthew Bramble Offering Charity to the Ensigns Widow, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Wedding Lismahago Tabitha, illustration, Tobias, Smollett s
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Wedding of Lismahago and Tabitha, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, First, Meeting, Matthew, Bramble, Humphry, Clinker, illustration
Drawings and Prints, Print, The First Meeting of Matthew Bramble and Humphry Clinker, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Men, Dancing, Coffee, House, illustration, Tobias, Smollett s
Drawings and Prints, Print, Men Dancing in a Coffee House, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Humphry, Clinker, Smashing, Dish, Dinner... illustration
Drawings and Prints, Print, Humphry Clinker Smashing a Dish at Dinner... an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Lord, Oxmington, Repelling, Lismahagos, Challenge, Single
Drawings and Prints, Print, Lord Oxmington Repelling Lismahagos Challenge to Single Combat, an illustration from Tobias Smolletts The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (London, 1793), Vol

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Ensign Humphry, Cambridge University Rifle Corps, Winner of the Queens Prize at Wimbledon, 1871

The Rev. Humphry Gainsborough, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

MARY AUGUSTA WARD (1851-1920). British novelist. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Engraving after portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) Hand-coloured engraving after portrait by James Lonsdale published 1830

Humphry Davy 1778-1829) English chemist. From obverse of Royal Society Davy medal

Davys electric egg. Intense light from voltaic arc between points of two carbon rods. It was not until some years after Davys death in 1829 that carbon arc lamp widely used because rods need frequent

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Detail from Gilray cartoon New Discoveries in Pneumatics showing a meeting of the Royal Institution, London

Humphry Davy(1778-1829) English chemist. On the able at his elbow is his miners safety lamp. Engraving after a portrait by Thomas Phillips

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) English chemist. Artists impression of Davy testing his miners safety lamp. From Edwin Hodder Heroes of Britain, London c1880. Wood engraving

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) British chemist, 1800. Inventor of safety lamp for miners. Using electrolysis he discovered a number of elements. Worked on Nitrous oxide (Laughing gas)

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) British chemist. Inventor of safety lamp for miners. Using electrolysis he discovered a number of elements. Worked on Nitrous oxide (Laughing gas)

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"Humphry: A Journey through Science, Satire, and Society" Step into the world Davy, a renowned scientist and inventor who left an indelible mark on England's scientific landscape. Born in Penzance in the 1950s, Davy's brilliance shone brightly even from a young age. His insatiable curiosity led him to delve deep into the realms of science. As we stroll down Market Jew Street in Penzance today, we encounter a magnificent statue honoring Davy's contributions to humanity. It stands tall as a testament to his groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that revolutionized the scientific community. Davy's influence extended far beyond his laboratory walls; he was admired by literary giants like Jane Austen herself. In fact, it is said that she drew inspiration from his work when crafting her timeless novels back in 1789. In one scene from Richard Steele's play "The Tender Husband, " depicted in an exquisite engraving, we witness how satire intertwines with science. Gillray masterfully captures this moment where humor meets intellect, showcasing Davy's ability to navigate both worlds effortlessly. Venturing further along our journey brings us to Siccar Point—a junction where prim and secondary sandstone meet harmoniously. This geological marvel captivated Sir Humphry Davy as he marveled at nature's intricate design while exploring its depths. Our next stop takes us to The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House nestled within Greenwich Park—an iconic landmark synonymous with astronomical exploration. Here lies yet another facet of Davy’s legacy—his unwavering dedication towards unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. Accompanied by Repton surveying with a Theodolite in vibrant colors on litho paper, we catch glimpses of Davy immersing himself not only in scientific pursuits but also embracing artistry intertwined within them. One cannot discuss Humphry without acknowledging his pioneering invention—the safety lamp.