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1. The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London
Creator:
Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, 1740–1812
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
23 5/8 × 32 inches (60 × 81.3 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

2. George I at Newmarket, 4 or 5 October, 1717

George I at Newmarket, 4 or 5 October, 1717
Creator:
John Wootton, 1682–1764
Date:
ca. 1717
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
50 1/8 x 67 1/16 inches (127.3 x 170.3 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

3. The Death of Chatham

The Death of Chatham
Creator:
Benjamin West, 1738–1820
Date:
1778
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
28 1/8 x 36 1/4 inches (71.4 x 92.1 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, in honor of Professor Jules David Prown
On View:
Not on view

4. Restoration Procession of Charles II at Cheapside

Restoration Procession of Charles II at Cheapside
Creator:
unknown artist
Date:
mid-18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
50 x 40 inches (127 x 101.6 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

5. A View of the Fire in Covent Garden

A View of the Fire in Covent Garden
Creator:
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, 1733–1794
Date:
1769
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 11/16 × 13 1/8 inches (24.6 × 33.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

6. Falstaff Inspecting the Recruits

Falstaff Inspecting the Recruits
Creator:
Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776
Date:
between 1761 and 1765
Materials & Techniques:
Black chalk, gouache, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/8 × 9 5/8 inches (18.8 × 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. The Monument of King Henry III, in Westminster Abbey

The Monument of King Henry III, in Westminster Abbey
Creator:
Jacob van Schley, 1715–1779
Date:
1735
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, white wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (37.5 x 24.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

8. The Monument in Westminster Abbey of King Henry V

The Monument in Westminster Abbey of King Henry V
Creator:
George Vertue, 1684–1756
Date:
between 1699-1756
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium smooth laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 × 9 inches (36.8 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. The Monument of King Edward III in Westminster Abbey

The Monument of King Edward III in Westminster Abbey
Creator:
Claude Du Bosc, c.1711–1740
Date:
undated, ca. 1726-1740
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium smooth laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 × 8 3/4 inches (37.5 × 22.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. The House of Commons

The House of Commons
Creator:
Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Date:
after 1731
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink and brown wash with graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (31.8 x 16.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. A London Riot

A London Riot
Creator:
Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and black ink and wash over graphite on medium, slightly textured, blue laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 13/16 × 12 inches (12.2 × 30.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. A Perspective View of Tower Hill and the Place of Execution of the Lords Kilmarnock and Balmerino on Monday 18 of August 1746.

A Perspective View of Tower Hill and the Place of Execution of the Lords Kilmarnock and Balmerino on Monday 18 of August 1746.
Creator:
Print made by John Maurer, active 1713–1761
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Plate: 10 × 16 1/2 inches (25.4 × 41.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. The Earthquake Scare in Piccadilly

The Earthquake Scare in Piccadilly
Creator:
Louis Philippe Boitard, active 1734–1760
Date:
1750
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, graphite, and brown wash on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 10 5/8 × 16 1/2 inches (27 × 41.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Marriage of Henry the seventh

Marriage of Henry the seventh
Creator:
Print made by George Barret Jr., 1767–1842
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on slightly textured, medium, white wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/8 × 4 15/16 inches (10.5 × 12.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Embarkation at Southampton, June 20th 1794

Embarkation at Southampton, June 20th 1794
Creator:
Thomas Rowlandson, 1756–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and pen and brown, gray, and red-brown ink over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 6 9/16 x 14 inches (16.7 x 35.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge
Creator:
Print made by James Walker, 1748–1808
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/8 × 8 7/8 inches (16.8 × 22.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. The Norman Conquest, or the Battle of Hastings

The Norman Conquest, or the Battle of Hastings
Creator:
Print made by Charles Grignion, 1717–1810
Date:
1751
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Garrick Reading the Ode at the Shakespeare Jubilee

Garrick Reading the Ode at the Shakespeare Jubilee
Creator:
Caroline Watson, 1760–1814
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 24 7/16 x 17 13/16 inches (62 x 45.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of David Alexander

19. The Ceiling of the Banqueting House at Whitehall: The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland

The Ceiling of the Banqueting House at Whitehall: The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland
Creator:
Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733
Date:
1720
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 7/8 × 18 3/16 inches (32.7 × 46.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. The Ceiling in the Banqueting House at Whitehall

The Ceiling in the Banqueting House at Whitehall
Creator:
Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733
Date:
ca. 1720
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 7/16 × 18 5/16 inches (31.6 × 46.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. View of His Majesty's Ship Boyne of 98 Guns, on Fire by Accident at Spithead, May 1, 1795

View of His Majesty's Ship Boyne of 98 Guns, on Fire by Accident at Spithead, May 1, 1795
Creator:
John William Edy, 1760–1820
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/8 × 18 11/16 inches (35.9 × 47.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Ticket: For the Benefit of Mr. Salomon

Ticket: For the Benefit of Mr. Salomon
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 11/16 x 4 5/8 inches (9.4 x 11.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection