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Creator Dent, William, active 1784–1793

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1. The Fox Hunt

The Fox Hunt
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 7/8in. (25.1 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. The Force of Friendship, Or, the Election Man-trap returning from Spittalfields with a handfull of Weavers_

The Force of Friendship, Or, the Election Man-trap returning from Spittalfields with a handfull of Weavers_
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. The Countryman's Dream of Coalescing Virtue and Vice, Round about the Maypole see how we trot, hot pot, hot, brown Ale we have got...

The Countryman's Dream of Coalescing Virtue and Vice, Round about the Maypole see how we trot, hot pot, hot, brown Ale we have got...
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 13 13/16in. (25.4 x 35.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. The Political Cerebus

The Political Cerebus
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 9/16 x 13 5/8in. (24.3 x 34.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Present State of the Nation, Or, What's Saved at the Spiggot Let Out at the Bunghole.

Present State of the Nation, Or, What's Saved at the Spiggot Let Out at the Bunghole.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 7/8in. (24.8 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. The High-German Quack...and choice Assistant, or, a Weak Attempt to cure the French

The High-German Quack...and choice Assistant, or, a Weak Attempt to cure the French
Creator:
Attributed to William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. The Free Born Briton or a Perspective of Taxation.

The Free Born Briton or a Perspective of Taxation.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1790
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 7/8in. (25.1 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. The Oriental Orpheus, or, Scotch Conjurer Charming John Bull with the Idea of Eastern Resources

The Oriental Orpheus, or, Scotch Conjurer Charming John Bull with the Idea of Eastern Resources
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 16 3/8in. (25.4 x 41.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Road to Riches and delightfull Parts, Or, The Recruiting Officers [?] Matrimonial Trip to the Continent.

Road to Riches and delightfull Parts, Or, The Recruiting Officers [?] Matrimonial Trip to the Continent.
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 13 7/8in. (25.4 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

10. A National Beggar On Horseback, Or, An Illustrious Overshot At Newmarket...

A National Beggar On Horseback, Or, An Illustrious Overshot At Newmarket...
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with water color on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/8 x 11 5/8in. (21.3 x 29.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

11. Call of The [House], or, Slave Trade in a Land of Liberty

Call of The [House], or, Slave Trade in a Land of Liberty
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 13/16 x 13 9/16in. (24.9 x 34.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

12. A Jord-n for the Duke's Chamber

A Jord-n for the Duke's Chamber
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/8 x 10 3/4in. (17.5 x 27.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

13. The Imperial Quixote and Generalissimo Sancho's Grand, Joyfull and Triumphant return to Germany after the Conquest of France

The Imperial Quixote and Generalissimo Sancho's Grand, Joyfull and Triumphant return to Germany after the Conquest of France
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 x 15in. (21.6 x 38.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

14. New Reformers, Or Corporal Bardolph's New-Raised Corps of Active Citizens

New Reformers, Or Corporal Bardolph's New-Raised Corps of Active Citizens
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 16 5/16in. (25.4 x 41.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

15. Flying News; Or, Seringapatam taken by Stratagem...

Flying News; Or, Seringapatam taken by Stratagem...
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in. (24.8 x 34.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

16. Election Expenses paid under the Rose, or, The Faithful and Blessed Performance of a Promising Treasurer, and Moderate Secretary - Addressed to those who feel the weight of excessive taxes in general, and the independent electors of Westminster ....

Election Expenses paid under the Rose, or, The Faithful and Blessed Performance of a Promising Treasurer, and Moderate Secretary - Addressed to those who feel the weight of excessive taxes in general, and the independent electors of Westminster ....
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 7/8in. (25.1 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

17. The Flattering Glass, or Nell's Mistake

The Flattering Glass, or Nell's Mistake
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 3/4 x 10 9/16in. (17.1 x 26.8cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

18. Black Carlo's White Bust, or, The Party's Plenipo in Catherine's Closet

Black Carlo's White Bust, or, The Party's Plenipo in Catherine's Closet
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 15/16 x 10 13/16in. (20.2 x 27.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

19. Public Credit, Or, The State Idol...

Public Credit, Or, The State Idol...
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 7/8 x 9 11/16in. (35.2 x 24.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

20. Spirit of Aristocracy enforcing Reform, Or, The Rights of Kings maintained

Spirit of Aristocracy enforcing Reform, Or, The Rights of Kings maintained
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/8 x 16 1/2in. (25.7 x 41.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

21. The Terrifying Comet Or Modern Planetary System

The Terrifying Comet Or Modern Planetary System
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint with colored impression
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in. (24.8 x 34.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

22. Evacuation of Holland, or, Fire and Water Too Much for Dumourier.

Evacuation of Holland, or, Fire and Water Too Much for Dumourier.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 11/16in. (25.1 x 34.8cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

23. The Prussian Prize-fighter and his Allies attempting to tame Imperial Kate, or, The State of the European Bruisers.

The Prussian Prize-fighter and his Allies attempting to tame Imperial Kate, or, The State of the European Bruisers.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 5/8 x 22 3/16in. (19.4 x 56.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

24. Whiggism, or Master Billy learning his Task

Whiggism, or Master Billy learning his Task
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with hand color on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/2 x 8 5/8in. (24.1 x 21.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Boys' Play, or, the Russian Bear Bait

Boys' Play, or, the Russian Bear Bait
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 7/8 x 14 5/8in. (27.6 x 37.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. No Abatement

No Abatement
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 3/4in. (25.1 x 34.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. The Disappointment, or, The King's Evidence treated with the caution he deserves

The Disappointment, or, The King's Evidence treated with the caution he deserves
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 5/8in. (28.9 x 24.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. A Warlike Minister

A Warlike Minister
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 x 10 7/8in. (17.8 x 27.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. A Promising Budget, Or, John Bull

A Promising Budget, Or, John Bull
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/8 x 6 7/8in. (28.3 x 17.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. The Birmingham Priest - and Flaming Patriots inflamed at Birmingham, or An apology for not being at the (Crown) and Anchor.

The Birmingham Priest - and Flaming Patriots inflamed at Birmingham, or An apology for not being at the (Crown) and Anchor.
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 15/16 x 10 3/4in. (17.6 x 27.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. The Effect of French Wine and French Spirits at a Revolution Drinking bout

The Effect of French Wine and French Spirits at a Revolution Drinking bout
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 13/16 x 10 11/16in. (17.3 x 27.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. L'Assemble Nationale

L'Assemble Nationale
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 7/8 x 5 3/8in. (35.2 x 13.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Floating Batteries or, an Attempt to Enter the Baltic

Floating Batteries or, an Attempt to Enter the Baltic
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/16 x 11 1/16in. (20.8 x 28.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. The Battle of Whigs, or, The Meal-tub Plot discovered

The Battle of Whigs, or, The Meal-tub Plot discovered
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 5/8 x 13 5/8in. (24.4 x 34.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. French Liberality, Or, An attempt to conquer all the world by being too civil by half

French Liberality, Or, An attempt to conquer all the world by being too civil by half
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 15/16 x 13 7/8in. (25.2 x 35.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Jacobine Wigs, Or, Good Night To The Party

Jacobine Wigs, Or, Good Night To The Party
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 x 12 1/8in. (21.6 x 30.8cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. The Fall of Wolsey, or, turning a Great Man out of Office.

The Fall of Wolsey, or, turning a Great Man out of Office.
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 5 5/8in. (23.5 x 14.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. French Ambassador

French Ambassador
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 5 5/8in. (23.5 x 14.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. Industry, The best way to Secure Liberty and preserve Order

Industry, The best way to Secure Liberty and preserve Order
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 x 11 1/8in. (20.3 x 28.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

40. Interview and Consultation for Discharge of Debts, or, C-RL-T-N House in Want of Necessary Furniture

Interview and Consultation for Discharge of Debts, or, C-RL-T-N House in Want of Necessary Furniture
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in. (24.8 x 34.9cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

41. Royal Masquerade, or, the European Plotters discovered and defeated and the Ex-Princes Crost in their Masked design against Liberty

Royal Masquerade, or, the European Plotters discovered and defeated and the Ex-Princes Crost in their Masked design against Liberty
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 15 11/16in. (23.5 x 39.8cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

42. An Alarming Anniversary!!! or, King's Champion and 'Squire, Alamode Don Quixote and Sancho, taking a peep at the [Crown] and [Anchor]

An Alarming Anniversary!!! or, King's Champion and 'Squire, Alamode Don Quixote and Sancho, taking a peep at the [Crown] and [Anchor]
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 14in. (25.4 x 35.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

43. The Recruiting Officer, Or, A Matrimonial Trip to the Continent.

The Recruiting Officer, Or, A Matrimonial Trip to the Continent.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 5/8 x 13 9/16in. (24.4 x 34.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

44. Grand and Effectual Attack in the Baltic

Grand and Effectual Attack in the Baltic
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 9/16 x 13 5/8in. (24.3 x 34.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

45. The Swallow Packet, Or, A Belly full of good News, piping hot from Bristol, in spite of contrary Winds

The Swallow Packet, Or, A Belly full of good News, piping hot from Bristol, in spite of contrary Winds
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 10 3/4in. (20 x 27.3cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

46. Story of *Nell's Coach made good by the Cunning Man. Addressed to the Ducal Conjurer and Dutchess of [chamber pot] *in The Devil to Pay.

Story of *Nell's Coach made good by the Cunning Man. Addressed to the Ducal Conjurer and Dutchess of [chamber pot] *in The Devil to Pay.
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 15 1/2in. (23.5 x 39.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. Rare News from India, or, Things going on Swimmingly in the East

Rare News from India, or, Things going on Swimmingly in the East
Creator:
William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 5/8in. (24.8 x 34.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

48. Beauties of a Gracious Speech, Or, Nuptial Introduction to John Bull, Or coming York over us.

Beauties of a Gracious Speech, Or, Nuptial Introduction to John Bull, Or coming York over us.
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 13 9/16in. (25.1 x 34.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art

49. Flying News or Seringapatam Taken by Strategem

No cover image available
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with hand coloring in watercolor on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 15 inches (23.5 × 38.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Godfrey Pearlson

50. Spirit of Aristocracy enforcing Reform, or, The Rights of Kings maintained

No cover image available
Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching with hand coloring in watercolor on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 × 18 7/8 inches (33 × 47.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Godfrey Pearlson