Peter Pindar Collection

John Wolcot, English physician and satirist who wrote under the pen name Peter Pindar (engraving)
6014907 John Wolcot, English physician and satirist who wrote under the pen name Peter Pindar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wolcot (1738-1819)

John Wolcot, English physician and satirist who wrote under the pen name Peter Pindar (engraving)
6014917 John Wolcot, English physician and satirist who wrote under the pen name Peter Pindar (engraving) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wolcot (1738-1819)

Grinning like a Cheshire Cat (colour litho)
5996148 Grinning like a Cheshire Cat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinning like a Cheshire Cat)

A Peep at St. Peter or The Poet in a Pickle, July 23, 1789. Creator: Unknown
A Peep at St. Peter or The Poet in a Pickle, July 23, 1789

With Anger Foaming... from Benevolent Epistle, 1790. 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
With Anger Foaming... from Benevolent Epistle, 1790

Fierce as staring Ajax from this seat... 1787. 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Fierce as staring Ajax from this seat... 1787

Ah let me Sire refuse it... from Peters Pension by Peter Pindar, Esq. 1787. 1787
Ah let me Sire refuse it... from Peters Pension by Peter Pindar, Esq. 1787

Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, Bozzy and Piozzi by Peter Pindar)
Bozzy and Madame Piozzi (Frontispiece, " Bozzy and Piozzi" by Peter Pindar), 1780-86

Walcot, (1738-1819), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Walcot, (1738-1819), 1830. John Wolcot (1738-1819) English satirist and physician, known for his humour and wit. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Satan in all his Glory... 1792.Artist: James Gillray
Satan in all his Glory; - or Peter Pindar crouching to the devil, sketch d from the peep-hole at scalegill, 1792. To the worthy inhabitants of Cumberland

A Peep into Bethlehem, c. 1793 (etching)
XJF465156 A Peep into Bethlehem, c.1793 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: A satirical etching showing satirist John Walcot (1738-1819)

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Peter Pindar, the pen name of John Wolcot, was an English physician and satirist known for his sharp wit and biting humor. This engraving captures the essence of Pindar's personality, with a mischievous grin that could rival the Cheshire Cat. His satirical works often targeted prominent figures of his time, such as in "A Peep at St. Peter or The Poet in a Pickle, " where he cleverly pokes fun at societal norms. With anger foaming from every pore, Pindar's words were like fire on paper, as depicted in Thomas Rowlandson's illustration for "Benevolent Epistle. " Fierce and unyielding like staring Ajax from his seat, Pindar fearlessly criticized those in power without hesitation. In "Peters Pension, " another one of his notable works from 1787, Pindar refuses to bow down to authority and boldly speaks out against injustice. He was not afraid to challenge even the highest ranks with his scathing satire. The frontispiece for "Bozzy and Madame Piozzi" showcases Pindar's ability to capture the essence of characters through his writing. His keen observations brought these personalities to life on paper. Wolcot lived from 1738-1819 but left behind a lasting legacy through his writings which continue to be appreciated today. James Gillray's depiction of Satan in all his glory perfectly encapsulates the boldness and audacity that defined Peter Pindar's work.