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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. The Great Fire of London, with Ludgate and Old St. Paul's

The Great Fire of London, with Ludgate and Old St. Paul's
Creator:
unknown artist
Date:
ca. 1670
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
53 × 43 5/8 inches (134.6 × 110.8 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Brass Plate for Gregory Lovell and his Wife Anne, Daughter of David Bellingham, Harlington Church

Brass Plate for Gregory Lovell and his Wife Anne, Daughter of David Bellingham, Harlington Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/8 × 11 inches (38.4 × 27.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Tomb of Gregory Lovell and his Wife Anne, Harlington Church

Tomb of Gregory Lovell and his Wife Anne, Harlington Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 × 10 5/8 inches (37.8 × 27 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Brass Plate to Thomas and Alicia Broke, Parish Church of St. Margaret, Barking

Brass Plate to Thomas and Alicia Broke, Parish Church of St. Margaret, Barking
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, watercolor, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/8 × 10 3/4 inches (36.5 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Brass Plate for Mrs. Hale, Daughter of Porter, Walthamstow Church

Brass Plate for Mrs. Hale, Daughter of Porter, Walthamstow Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, watercolor and pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 3/4 × 10 3/4 inches (34.9 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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

Margaret Nicholson Attempting to Assassinate His Majesty, George III, at the Garden Entrance of St. James's Palace, 2nd August 1786
Creator:
Robert Dighton, 1752–1814
Date:
1786
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, graphite, and gouache on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 7/8 x 10 1/8 inches (32.7 x 25.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Brass Plate Monument of the Duchess of Northumberland and Her Daughters, Chelsea Church

Brass Plate Monument of the Duchess of Northumberland and Her Daughters, Chelsea Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, white gouache, and pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 × 10 3/8 inches (30.5 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Brass Plate for John Asplyn, Godfrey Askew, and Elizabeth the Wife of them Both, Edmonton Church

Brass Plate for John Asplyn, Godfrey Askew, and Elizabeth the Wife of them Both, Edmonton Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 × 10 3/4 inches (36.8 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. The Theatrical Bubble: Being a New Specimen of the Astonishing Powers of the Great Politico-Punchinello, in the art of Dramatic Puffing

The Theatrical Bubble: Being a New Specimen of the Astonishing Powers of the Great Politico-Punchinello, in the art of Dramatic Puffing
Creator:
Print made by James Gillray, 1756–1815
Date:
1805
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/16 x 10 inches (36.7 x 25.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

14. Brass Plate for Dr. James Goode and his Wife Joan, Daughter of Edward Clinton, West Drayton Church

Brass Plate for Dr. James Goode and his Wife Joan, Daughter of Edward Clinton, West Drayton Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 × 10 5/8 inches (37.8 × 27 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Monument to Jennett Hamilton, Chelsea Church

Monument to Jennett Hamilton, Chelsea Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, white gouache, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 × 10 1/2 inches (37.8 × 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Memorial to Mrs. Hester Hill and Mr. Thomas Hill, Chelsea Church

Memorial to Mrs. Hester Hill and Mr. Thomas Hill, Chelsea Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 × 10 5/8 inches (37.5 × 27 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Monuments to Mrs. Rebecca Cassamajor and Thoma Spateman, Chiswick Church

Monuments to Mrs. Rebecca Cassamajor and Thoma Spateman, Chiswick Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 × 10 3/4 inches (37.8 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Brass Plate for Richard Amondesham and His Wife Katherine, Ealing Church

Brass Plate for Richard Amondesham and His Wife Katherine, Ealing Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 × 10 7/8 inches (38.1 × 27.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Brass Plate Monument for John Stockton, West Wickham Church

Brass Plate Monument for John Stockton, West Wickham Church
Creator:
Daniel Lysons, 1762–1834
Date:
between 1796 and 1811
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, watercolor, and pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/8 × 10 3/4 inches (35.9 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. 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

21. 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

22. A Gathering at Fulham Palace

A Gathering at Fulham Palace
Creator:
George Richmond, 1809–1896
Date:
between 1843 and 1845
Materials & Techniques:
Iron gall ink on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 7/8 × 7 1/2 inches (22.5 × 19.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Richard J. Mammana Jr., Yale MAR 2012, in memory of Cynthia McFarland