Monthly Archives: August 2012
A Party Angling – George Morland 1789
George Morland ( 1763 – 1804 ) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: boat, fish, fishing rod, net, hats, coats, chair
Self Portrait – Rienk Jelgerhuis 1791
Rienk Jelgerhuis ( 1729 – 1806 ) The real stand out here is the pair of glasses. Obviously, a man in his profession needs special eyewear. Detail: glasses, spectacles, wig, coat, neckwear, waistcoat
The Thames and the Tower of London Supposedly on the King’s Birthday – Samuel Scott 1771
Samuel Scott ( 1702 – 1772 ) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: ship, boats, sailor, boxes, barrel, harbor, castle, pier, flag, sail, barge, striped hat. Here is a close up of the sailor on the tiller of the boat with his cool striped hat. Just for fun, here is … Continue reading
Donnybrook Fair – Francis Wheatley 1788
Francis Wheatley ( 1747 – 1801 ) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Looks like a pretty rough crowd, I would keep my hand on my wallet if I were you. Detail: children, fair, market, hay, buttons, tents, table, tablecloth, bonnet, coat, dress, cape, apron, skirt, hats, breeches, stockings, stocks, shoes, … Continue reading
16th Century Kitchen with Cook and Maid – Unknown
Detail: Food, cabbage, carrots, apples, fish, fowl pots, pans, buckets, strainer, cleaver, stool, onions, cat, bottles, basket, rabbit, cheese, bread, turkey, duck, rooster, jug, fruit
London Cries: A Fishmonger – Paul Sandby 1759
Paul Sandby (1731 – 1809 ) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: child, dog, doll, apron, knife, fish, market, stall, lady, cape, cap
The maid in the kitchen – Justus Juncker
Justus Juncker (1703-1767) Yes, I too make my maid work in her pearls. Detail: candle stick, redware fry pan, copper kettle, basket, lettuce, plate, bottle, bucket, bowl, raised hearth, chair, women’s clothing, mortar pestle, pearls, earings, kitchen, fire, cooking
Integrity Retiring from Office – Gillray 1801
James Gillray ( 1756 – 1815) OK, I give up on the detail on this one. The list could go on for miles. Detail: mug, walking stick, book, carrot, hats, crowd, soldier, butcher, cobbler, children, striped jacket, top hat