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The Doctor’s Pill by John Collet

John Collet (1725-1780) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: cat, table, chair, bed, doctor’s bill, picture, boots, gloves, walking stick, medicine bottles, old woman, doctor, coat, men’s hat, maid, cloth cap, drinking glass

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The City Chanters by Samuel Okey after John Collet 1771

Samuel Okey after John Collet (1725-1780) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Very interesting outfit for the center woman… Detail: boy, wig, tricorn hat, sailor, sea turtle, straw hat, girl, doll, prison, hand bills

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The Judgment of Paris by Henry William Bunbury 1771

Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811)  from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: house, goat, basket, hat, dog, peacock, owl, canteen, shepherds crook, lady , gown , fan, bottle, grenadier’s cap, pipe, regimental coat.

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The Dexterous Trimmer by R. Houston 1751

R. Houston  –  From the Library of Congress Cartoons are great fun and this one is nice for study in that it is not too exaggerated at least in the visual features. Detail: curtain, window, mirror, paneled walls, paintings, shelf, bottle, bowl, table, razor, chair, gentleman, barbers bowl, sailor, short jacket, sailors trousers, money bag, … Continue reading »

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London Cries: A Tinker and His Wife by Paul Sandby 1759

Paul Sandby (1731-1809)   from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: Horse, Cart,  Woman,  Workman, Tinker, Street seller, Shoes, Stockings, Breeches,  apron, coat, striped waistcoat,  flop hat, tin pot

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Conjurer with Pistol and Card by George Cruikshank 1826

George Cruikshank (1792-1878) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: magician, performer, conjurer, conjurer, entertainment, candle, candlestick, playing card, flintlock pistol, cups and balls, wand, coat, bonnet,  glasses, feather plume, woman, shawl, man, India, crescent moon turban

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London Cries: Shoe Cleaner by Paul Sandby 1759

Paul Sandby (1731-1809) from the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection Detail: Shoes, stool, three legged stool, brushes, shoe brush, clay pot,  ladies cap, gentleman, sword, coat, tricorn hat, shoe cleaner, shoe polisher

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London Cries – A Muffin Man by Paul Sandby ~1759

Paul Sandby (1730-1809)  from the Yale Center for British Art He looks pretty grumpy to me – I don’t think I would by any muffins from this guy. Details: Shoes, buckles, stockings, breeches, coat, tricorn, food, basket, muffin, fence, house, window, tea party, street vendor

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The Medway at Rochester by Francis Wheatley 1776

Francis Wheatley (1747-1801) Detail: shore, river, fishing boat, oars, rope, furled sail, fisherman, basket, bridge, farmhouse, castle, laundry on line, trousers, sailors jacket, cloth cap, polonaise, apron, fence

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The Iron Forge by Joseph Wright of Derby 1772

Joseph Wright of Derby(1734-1797) Detail: blacksmith, forge, drop hammer, workmen, child, striped waistcoat, basket, dog, tongs, iron bar, brick work, beams,  workshop

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