Medium: laid paper / Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection / Genre: historical subject

William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British

George Taylor's Epitaph: George Taylor Breaking the Ribs of Death

ca. 1750

after William Hogarth, 1697–1764, British

Simon, Lord Lovat

1746

Sir Robert Smirke the younger, 1781–1867, British

Ancient Inscriptions in Greek Alphabet

1802-1804

Benjamin Robert Haydon, 1786–1846, British

The Banishment of Aristides

undated

John Vanderbank, 1694–1739, British

Preparatory Study for the decoration "Equestrian Portrait of George I"

undated

Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)

Ascension of Madame Sage, Chevalier Biggin and Captain Vincent Lunardi in a Balloon, June 20, 1785

1785

Louis Philippe Boitard, active 1734–1760

Flight of James II

undated

William Hamilton, 1751–1801, British

A Dramatic Scene with Three Women in an Interior

1794

Attributed to William Hamilton, 1751–1801, British

Leander Taking Leave of Hero Before Swimming Back Across the Hellespont

undated

Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776, British

Falstaff Inspecting the Recruits

between 1761 and 1765

Ramsay Richard Reinagle, 1775–1862, British

Hercules Resting

undated

William Lock II, 1767–1847, British

Mary, Queen of Scots, Embarking

between 1785 and 1790

Peter Monamy, 1681–1749, British

Landing of William of Orange at Tor Bay

1688

Benjamin West, 1738–1820, American, active in Britain (from 1763)

A Project for the Monument of the Apotheosis of Nelson

1806

George Vertue, 1684–1756, British

The Monument in Westminster Abbey of King Henry V

between 1699-1756

Claude Du Bosc, c.1711–1740

The Monument of King Edward III in Westminster Abbey

undated, ca. 1726-1740

Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776, British

Messengers Before an Emperor

undated

James Bruce, 1730–1794, British

No. 2. A. Table of Hieroglyphics found at Axum

1771

Print made by George Cooke, 1781–1834, British

Pendennis Castle, and Entrance of Falmouth Harbour

1814-1826

Thomas Wyck, 1616–1677, Dutch

Newgate Prison, the Fire of London

undated

Anthony Walker, 1726–1765, British

Britannia in Distress

1756

Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734, British

The House of Commons

after 1731

Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734, British

The Sermon on the Mount

undated

James Bruce, 1730–1794, British

Bruce at the Source of the Blue Nile

undated

Print made by George Cooke, 1781–1834, British

Corfe Castle, Dorsetshire

1814-1826

Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752–1798, British

A London Riot

undated

Thomas Rowlandson, 1756–1827, British

Dunmow

Undated

John Michael Rysbrack, 1694–1770, Flemish, active in Britain (from 1720)

Sketch for 'The Continence of Scipio'

undated

Gerard de Jode De Bello Iudaico Valerivs Maximus Libro 2 Cap. 3; De Iure Triumphali Ioannes Zonara Hisoriarum; and In Vita Pavli Aemily Appianvs Alexandrinus in Lybico

Print made by Gerard de Jode, born 1509 or 1517, died 1591, Flemish

De Bello Iudaico Valerivs Maximus Libro 2 Cap. 3; De Iure Triumphali Ioannes Zonara Hisoriarum; and In Vita Pavli Aemily Appianvs Alexandrinus in Lybico

between 1546 and 1590

James Heath, 1757–1834, British

Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile. Edinburgh: J. Ruthven, for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790

1770

Hubert-François Gravelot, 1699–1773, French, active in Britain (1733–45)

Design for a Medal: Frederick and Augusta, Prince and Princess of Wales

undated

Louis Philippe Boitard, active 1734–1760

The Earthquake Scare in Piccadilly

1750

Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Village of Pomeiooc, after the Original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 34 A]

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Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Village of Secoton, after the Original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 38 A]

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Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Group of Indians Roud a Fire, after the Original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 43 A]

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Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Indian Charnel House, after the Original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 41 A]

undated

Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Indians Dancing Around a Circle of Posts, after the Original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 42 A]

undated

Mrs. P. D. H. Page Map of North America from Florida to Chesapeake Bay, after the original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 110]

Mrs. P. D. H. Page, 20th century

Map of North America from Florida to Chesapeake Bay, after the original by John White in the British Museum [Sir Walter Raleigh's Virginia, No. 110]

undated

Print made by unknown artist

Key to Life School at the Royal Academy

1794

George Vertue, 1684–1756, British

Familia Regia: Henry VIII, Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Jane Seymour

1742

Sawrey Gilpin, 1733–1807, British

Roman Chariot Drawn by Three Horses, with Charioteer and other Figures

undated

Published by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi, 1627–1691, Italian

Onofrio Panvinio, Amplissimi Ornatissimique Triumphi, and Etienne Du Pérac, Urbis Romae Sciographia ex Antiquis

between 1546 and 1590

Print made by Gerard de Jode, born 1509 or 1517, died 1591, Flemish

Amplissimi Ornatissimique Triumphi; Trivmphi Maioris In Vrbe Romana ob Victoriam; and Ne Quis Picturae Huis Veritatem Requirat

between 1546 and 1590

Gerard de Jode Seruius Super Vergilivm, et Postremo, Marcvs Tul Cicero; De Triumphali Pompa in Lvcivm Pisonem; Trivmphi Maioris vsvs Permansisse Constat Ad Ivstiniani Tempora

Print made by Gerard de Jode, born 1509 or 1517, died 1591, Flemish

Seruius Super Vergilivm, et Postremo, Marcvs Tul Cicero; De Triumphali Pompa in Lvcivm Pisonem; Trivmphi Maioris vsvs Permansisse Constat Ad Ivstiniani Tempora

between 1546 and 1590

Gerard de Jode Uel Ingenio Alicuius Excogitatam Operae Precium Duxi hic; Nomina Ex Quibus ea Desumpta Est Dionisivs Libro Quinto; and In Triumpho Poplicolae Iosephvs Libro Septimo Cap. 23

Print made by Gerard de Jode, born 1509 or 1517, died 1591, Flemish

Uel Ingenio Alicuius Excogitatam Operae Precium Duxi hic; Nomina Ex Quibus ea Desumpta Est Dionisivs Libro Quinto; and In Triumpho Poplicolae Iosephvs Libro Septimo Cap. 23

between 1546 and 1590

Francesco Bartolozzi Edward, Prince of Wales, Presenting the Captive King John of France and His Sons to His Father Edward the Third After the Battle of Poictiers

Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)

Edward, Prince of Wales, Presenting the Captive King John of France and His Sons to His Father Edward the Third After the Battle of Poictiers

1788

after George Vertue, 1684–1756, British

The Battle Array of Carberry Hill Near Edinburgh with the Surrender of Mary Queen of Scots

1738

Print made by Charles Turner, 1774–1857, British

Field Marshal, The Duke of Wellington

1816

after ? Michael van der Gucht, 1660–1725, Flemish

General George Monck

undated

Robert Dighton, 1752–1814, British

Margaret Nicholson Attempting to Assassinate His Majesty, George III, at the Garden Entrance of St. James's Palace, 2nd August 1786

1786

Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match at Lucknow

1792

Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Embassy of Hyderbeck to Calcutta

1800

Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match at Lucknow

1792

Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, 1802–1873, British

Reading out the List of the Aberdeen Ministry

1853

Samuel Davis, 1760–1819, British

The Hur Rangers Encamped at Colgong

undated

Willem van de Velde the Elder, ca. 1611–1693, Dutch, active in Britain (from 1672)

Celebration on the Thames near Whitehall

1685

John Harris, active 1686–1740

The Revolt of the Fleet, 1642

ca. 1710

Henry Swinburne, 1743–1803, British

View of the Plains on Both Sides of the Ofanto River, Where the Battle of Cannae was Fought

1777 to 1778

Print made by unknown artist

The Merry Tales of the Wise Man of Gotham

1909

Print made by William Baillie, 1723–1810, Irish

James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch

1774

Thomas Ryder, 1746–1810, Irish

The Murder of James First, King of Scotland

1792

Anthony Cardon, 1772–1813, Flemish

Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet

1806

unknown artist

Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban

1627

Niccoló Schiavonetti, 1771–1813, Italian

Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet

1812

William Wynne Ryland, 1732–1783, British

The Interview Between Edgar and Elfreda After Her Marriage with Athelwood

1786

unknown artist

Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban

undated

Print made by William Sharp, 1749–1824, British

Alfred the Great Dividing His Loaf with the Pilgrim

1782

William Pars, 1742–1782, British

Figures with a Bull From Parthenon Frieze

undated

Print made by John Raphael Smith, 1752–1812, British

The Slave Trade

1791

Print made by John Raphael Smith, 1752–1812, British

African Hospitality

1791

Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Life School at the Royal Academy

1773

Sir Robert Smirke the younger, 1781–1867, British

Ancient Greek Inscriptions, Found on the Road Between Mystras and Leontari

1803

Print made by unknown artist

The History of the Blind Beggar of Bethnal Green

1909

Print made by Thomas Bewick, 1753–1828, British

The Arms of Glasgow

1909

Print made by John Dixon, ca. 1740–1811, Irish

Count Ugolino della Gherardesca and His Sons in Prison

1774

Thomas Kitchin, 1719–1784, British

Battle of the Boyne, July 1st 1690

undated

Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733, French, active in Britain

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

1720

Joseph Grozer, ca. 1755–1798, British

The Death of Dido

1796

Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733, French, active in Britain

The Ceiling in the Banqueting House at Whitehall

ca. 1720

Sir Robert Smirke the younger, 1781–1867, British

Sir Robert Smirke's Continental Tour

1802-1804

Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

The Royal Academy of Arts

1773

Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)

Ticket: Walker's Lectures

1794

Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)

Medallions of F. Hutcheson and L. Natter

1780

Richard Cooper the Younger, 1740–1814, British

The Procession of the Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

1782

Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Life School at the Royal Academy

1773

William Ward, 1766–1826, British

Catharine of Aragon Pleading Her Own Cause Before King Henry the Eighth

1794

J. Miller, active 1769–1825, British

The Decisive Victory over the Enterprizing Monsieur Thurot (off the Isle of Man)

1762

Print made by Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, British

Life School at the Royal Academy

1773

Print made by John Finlayson, 1730–1776, British

Mr. Foote and Mr. Weston in the Characters of the President and Dr. Last

1769

Print made by James Basire the younger, 1769–1822, British

Monumentum hoc ad austrum in choro Ecclesiae cathedralis Worcestiae positum

undated

Placido Columbani, born ca. 1744, active 1801, Italian, active in Britain

At Rome

undated

Joseph Goupy, 1689–1769, British

Romanus sum Civis

1726

Print made by Frederick Christian Lewis the Elder, 1779–1856, British

The Field of Waterloo

1830

Print made by unknown artist

Brass Plate for John Lord L'Estrange and his Wife Jacquetta Woodville, Hillingdon Church

undated