Samuel Collings Collection

Frost on the Thames, 1788-1789, (1930). Creator: Samuel Collings
Frost on the Thames, 1788-1789, (1930). A frost fair on the River Thames in the City of London, sketched on the spot. People warm themselves round a brazier

The Discomfited Duellists, 1784. Creator: William Blake
The Discomfited Duellists, 1784

The Journalist, With a View of Auckinleck-or the Land of Stones (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

Frontispiece (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

More of Werther-The Separation: Charlotte Preserved from Destruction by Albert and Hymen, whilst Werther in an access of frenzy puts and end to his existence, May 6, 1786

The Dance on Dun-Can (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 15, 1786

Wit and Wisdom (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

The Reconciliation (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Vision (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 15, 1786

Setting out from Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), May 30, 1786

Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Contest at Auckinleck (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 10, 1786

Scottifying the Palate (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 30, 1786

Veronica, a Breakfast Conversation (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 30, 1786

Sailing Among the Hebrides (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 10, 1786

Lodging at M Queens (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Triumph of Sentiment, January 15, 1787. January 15, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Triumph of Sentiment, January 15, 1787

The Recovery (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Chamber of Taste, ca. 1785. ca. 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Chamber of Taste, ca. 1785

Frontispiece, Revising for the Second Edition (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 15, 1786

Walking Up the High Street, Edinburgh (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

May Day in London Artist: William Blake
May Day (in London), 1784. Milkmaids with garlands and chimney sweep boys dancing outside a pewterers and a barbers premises in Milk Street

Gilpin going farther than he intended, 1784. Artist: Smith
Gilpin going farther than he intended, 1784. Gilpin galloping from right to left past the Bell inn, Edmonton. Mrs Gilpin and two others are looking from an upper window

A pugilistick club... 1789. Artist: John Barlow
A pugilistick club... 1789. A scene in a club room. The chairman and members, many with black eyes, are in fighting attitudes

Meeting Night of the Club of Odd Fellows, 1789. Artist: John Barlow
Meeting Night of the Club of Odd Fellows, 1789. The Grand, Grand-elect and Past Grand sitting on a canopied dais, while various assorted characters, including a quack and a musician, drink

Mars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Artist: Samuel Collings
Mars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray stands between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. One of many satires on Wrays unpopular election proposals to abolish Chelsea

Mars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Artist: Samuel Collings
Mars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray is standing between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. The maid is standing on a paper inscribed Tax on servants

Monmouth Street. Not fit!... 1789. Artist: J Cooke
Monmouth Street. Not fit!... London, 1789. A tailor is fitting a man with an overcoat. Other items of clothing are hanging in the shop

Manning the navy, Tower Hill, London, 1790. Artist: John Barlow
Manning the navy, London, 1790; showing a press gang with sabres and bludgeons on Tower Hill

James Boswell, his wife, and Dr Johnson at tea in Edinburgh, 1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
James Boswell, his wife, and Dr Johnson at tea in Edinburgh, 1773, (1786). Scots writer James Boswell and his wife Margaret at tea with English lexicographer Dr Samuel Johnson

The Journalist with a view of Auchinleck or The Land of Stones, c 1786. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Journalist with a view of Auchinleck or The Land of Stones, c 1786. Caricature of Scots writer James Boswell (1740-1795) on the coast near his family seat of Auchinleck in Scotland

Drawings Prints, Print, Wit, Wisdom, Making, Preparations, Dinner, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Wit and Wisdom Making Preparations for Dinner (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Artist, Subject, Publisher, Subject, After, Samuel Collings

Drawings Prints, Print, Dance top Dun-, Picturesque Beauties Boswell, Part Second
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Dance on the top of Dun-Can (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, After, E

Drawings Prints, Print, Journalist, View Auckinleck, Land Stones, Picturesque Beauties
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Journalist, With a View of Auckinleck, or the Land of Stones (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, James Boswell, E

Drawings Prints, Print, Contest Auckinleck, Ursa, Major, made, Severe, Retort, Journalist s
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Contest at Auckinleck, in Which Ursa Major made a Severe Retort on the Journalists Father (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Artist, Subject, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Procession, St. Leonards, College, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Procession to St. Leonards College (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Artist, Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, Samuel Collings, Samuel Johnson

Drawings Prints, Print, Sorrows, Werter-, Last, Interview, Artist, Etcher, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Sorrows of Werter-The Last Interview, Artist, Etcher, Publisher, After, Samuel Collings, Thomas Rowlandson, E

Drawings Prints, Print, Setting, out, Edinburgh, Tour, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Setting out from Edinburgh on the Tour (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, Artist, Subject, After, E

Drawings Prints, Print, Frontispiece, Revising, Second, Edition, under, inspection
Drawings and Prints, Print, Frontispiece, Revising for the Second Edition under the inspection of a learned friend (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Subject, Artist, Subject

Drawings Prints, Print, More Werther- Separation, Charlotte, Preserved, Destruction
Drawings and Prints, Print, More of Werther-The Separation: Charlotte Preserved from Destruction by Albert and Hymen, whilst Werther in an access of frenzy puts and end to his existence, Publisher

Drawings Prints, Print, Veronica, Breakfast Conversation, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Veronica, a Breakfast Conversation (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Artist, Subject, Artist, Subject, Publisher, After, Samuel Collings, Samuel Johnson

Drawings Prints, Print, Tea, Journalists, House, St
Drawings and Prints, Print, Tea at the Journalists House in St. Jamess Court (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Artist, After

William Blake after Samuel Collings (British, 1757 - 1827), May-Day in London, 1784, engraving

Frost on the Thames The Thames Frozen Over, near the Tower of London, London Samuel Collings, active 1784-1795, British

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Samuel Collings: A Captivating Journey through Art and Literature Step into the world of Samuel Collings, a man whose life was intertwined with the vibrant tapestry of art and literature. From William Blake's masterpiece "The Discomfited Duellists" to the picturesque beauty captured in "The Journalist, With a View of Auckinleck, " Collings' presence reverberates throughout these timeless works. In 1784, William Blake immortalized Collings in "The Discomfited Duellists. " This captivating piece showcases his courage and resilience in the face of adversity. As we delve further into his story, we encounter more glimpses of his multifaceted personality. "The Dance on Dun-Can" transports us to a joyous moment in Collings' life. The vivacious energy emanating from this painting reflects his love for celebration and revelry. Meanwhile, "Wit and Wisdom" captures his intellectual prowess as he engages in thought-provoking conversations with fellow intellectuals. But it is not just within paintings that we find traces of Samuel Collings; he also left an indelible mark on literature. In "More of Werther-The Separation, " Charlotte finds solace thanks to Albert's intervention – a testament to Colling's compassionate nature. As we journey through time alongside him, we witness moments like "The Reconciliation, " where conflicts are resolved through understanding and forgiveness. And then there is "The Vision, " which hints at deeper layers within Colling's psyche – perhaps an introspective soul yearning for meaning beyond what meets the eye. Colling's adventures take us from Edinburgh ("Setting out from Edinburgh") to Drury-Lane Theatre ("Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre"). His insatiable thirst for new experiences leads him even further – all the way to Auckinleck ("The Contest at Auckinleck").