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Rowlandson Collection

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789

Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh
Alexander Youngson on the left hand plate, approaching John Sheriff, alias Dr. Syntax, on the right hand plate. Youngson was apparently not happy about being depicted with Dr

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Hare coursing. Waterloo Cup

Hare coursing. Waterloo Cup
Two greyhounds chasing a hare during the Waterloo Cup, a blood sport abolished in 2005. Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Polo at Hurlingham

Polo at Hurlingham Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Rugby Union

Rugby Union Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Tennis: A Hot Rally

Tennis: A Hot Rally
A doubles tennis match played at the turn of the 20th century. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson Date: 1902

Background imageRowlandson Collection: English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Southwark Cavalry

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Westminster Cavalry

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Boys hockey

Boys hockey
Scene from a boys hockey match. Bullying off. Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Bathing / Rowlandson 1803

Bathing / Rowlandson 1803
Glowcocks Bagnio

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room

Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern

Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern, while a barmaid and man laugh at them. Production at a Alehouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Brighton / Rowlandson 1789

Brighton / Rowlandson 1789
Brighton, Sussex, known here by its old name, Brighthelmstone: the bathing place, with smoakers machines

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour holding a swooning lady

Medieval knight in armour holding a swooning lady
Medieval knight in suit of armour holding a swooning lady outside a castle. His defeated opponent lies on the ground. Sir Ethelbert holds Adelaide over the prone body of Alan

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knights fighting a duel with swords

Medieval knights fighting a duel with swords. Sir Ethelbert fights Alan over the body of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Background imageRowlandson Collection: English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table

Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty at the table
Gentleman trying to play footsie with a beauty under the dining table but pressing the wrong foot. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Thomas Rowlandson, The Honeymoon

Thomas Rowlandson, The Honeymoon - When the old fool has drunk his wine, and gone to rest - I will be thine. circa 1816

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Skating on Ice

Skating on Ice
Illustration of ice skaters racing towards the finishing line. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Steeplechase

Steeplechase
Illustration of a steeplechase in progress with competitors at a water-jump. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Cricket

Cricket
Illustration of a batsman running a quick single. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson. Date: circa 1905

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire

Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire
Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

The Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

The Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Departure from Scarborough, North Yorkshire

The Departure from Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Terrace Steps, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Terrace Steps, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: St Mary's Church, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

St Mary's Church, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Scene on the Spa Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scene on the Spa Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Scene on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scene on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - two women trapped on the beach in a storm Date: 1812

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour on horseback lost in a forest

Medieval knight in armour on horseback lost in a forest at night. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knights in armour on horseback on a stormy night

Medieval knights in armour on horseback on a stormy night. Sir Ethelbert becomes separated from Alan on a mountain road. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Two knights in armour leave a castle to head to a tournament

Two knights in armour leave a castle to head to a tournament. Sir Ethelbert and Alan make their farewells to Adelaide and the Baron

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight

Medieval knight in armour introducing his lady to a knight. Sir Ethelbert introduces Adelaide to Alan in front of the Baron

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower

Medieval knight in armour falling to his death from a tower. Alan commits suicide at the loss of Adelaide. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour with murdered monk

Medieval knight in armour with murdered monk
Medieval knight in armour with monks robes, standing over the dead body of a monk. Evil knight Alan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knights in armour on horseback under a portcullis

Medieval knights in armour on horseback under a portcullis
Medieval knights in armour on horseback at a castle gate with portcullis watching an unknown knight approach. Sir Ethelbert meets Alan

Background imageRowlandson Collection: A spectre rising from the prone body of a knight in armour

A spectre rising from the prone body of a knight in armour. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament, or Days of Chivalry, William Sams

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in suit of armour fighting a monk

Medieval knight in suit of armour fighting a monk
Medieval knight in suit of armour punching a monk with a knife. Sir Ethelbert fighting Alan disguised as a monk. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour with troop of mounted knights

Medieval knight in armour with troop of mounted knights. Sir Ethelbert looking for a horse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The Tournament

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour with troops outside a castle

Medieval knight in armour with troops outside a castle in the moonlight. Sir Ethelbert searching for an assassin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight defeating another knight at a joust

Medieval knight defeating another knight at a joust. Sir Ethelbert breaking a lance as he knocks a knight from his mount in the lists

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Medieval knight in armour on horseback arriving at

Medieval knight in armour on horseback arriving at a tournament. Sir Ethelbert arrives at the tourney ground. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from The



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