James Gillray - Charles Lorraine Smith

Posting in Scotland

James Gillray's original etching entitled Posting in Scotland was created after a design by the British satirical Charles Lorraine Smith Esq. in April of 1805. One month after his companion piece Posting in Ireland appeared. These two satirical etchings are among the largest James Gillray produced, and were signed, 'C. Lorraine Smith'. This etching was not hand coloured upon publication and is printed on early 19th century wove paper as published by Hannah Humphrey.

Original Hand-Coloured Etching by the British Satirical artist, James Gillray.

Posting in Scotland

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James Gillray (Chelsea, 1757 - London, 1815)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Publisher	-
01-		Equestrian Elegance! - or - A Noble Scot Metamorphosed by James Gillray	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	May 7, 1803	Hannah Humphrey, London	Sold
02.-		Modern Grace - or - The Operatical Finale to the Ballet of Alonzo e Caro by James Gillray	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1796	Hannah Humphrey, London	Sold
03.-		Posting in Scotland by James Gillray after Charles Lorraine Smith	Original Etching and Aquatint	May 25, 1805	Hannah Humphrey, London	Available
04.-		So Skiffy Skipt On, With His Wonted Grace by James Gillray	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	February 1, 1800	Hannah Humphrey, London	Sold

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Title:	Posting in Scotland
Designer:	Smith, Charles Lorraine (British, 1751 - 1835)
Engraver:	Gillray, James (Chelsea, 1757 - London, 1815)
Date:	May 25, 1805
Medium:	Original Etching & Aquatint
Publisher:	Hannah Humphrey, London
Note:	James Gillray: Viewed by many as the greatest of all English satirical artists, James Gillray spent his youth in the rigid religious environment of the Moravian sect. In his teens he apprenticed to a city engraver and etched maps and bank notes. Finding it dull labour, James Gillray ran off and joined a troupe of traveling actors. In 1778, James Gillray entered the Royal Academy Schools and studied stipple engraving under Francesco Bartolozzi. Gillray's first etchings were illustrations for popular literary works of the day such as Fielding's, Tom Jones, and Goldsmith's, The Deserted Village.
	At about the same time James Gillray began etching political satires for various London publishers. His brilliant use of distortion to portray likenesses of leading figures quickly made Gillray both famous and infamous. In 1792 Gillray came to work exclusively for Mrs. Hannah Humphrey and even lived and worked in her publishing shop for the rest of his life. James Gillray's now famous portrayals of George III, Napoleon and a host of many others were created for this publisher. It was, in fact, Gillray's delightful invention of Napoleon as a 'manic midget' that was crucial in forming public opinion against his aggressive military activities.
	From 1811, James Gillray suffered from ill health, failing eyesight and fits of madness. By then, however, his brilliant methods had permanently reshaped the art of satire and caricature and remain a major influence to this day. Today, the art of James Gillray can be found in the permanent collections of many other important private and public institutions.
	In April of 1805 Gillray created an etching entitled, Posting in Ireland. One month later his companion piece Posting in Scotland appeared. These two satirical etchings were both based upon the designs created by the British artist Charles Lorraine Smith Esqr. (British, 1751 - 1835) and are signed, 'C. Lorraine Smith Esqr.' in the lower right. They are among the largest etchings that James Gillray produced. Various impressions and editions of James Gillray’s etching entitled Posting in Scotland can me found in the collections of The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London (Access Number: E.513-1955), the British Museum, London (Registration number: 1851,0901.1170), the Art Institute of Chicago (Reference Number: 1928.1512), The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (Control Number 2006682987), The National Portrait Gallery (NPG, London (Reference Collection: NPG D12844).
	A Note on Impressions of Posting in Scotland: Because of the importance of James Gillray's art many of his etched plates were reprinted later in the nineteenth century. These later printings, however, are usually easy to detect because of the paper used and the fact that many of the etchings were printed on both sides of the sheet and or can also be distinguished by the various publisher's names and addresses that appear on the plates. In this original example Hannah Humphrey's name and address appears within the lower right; it reads 'London, Published May 25 1805 by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street'. This original example was not hand coloured upon publication and may likely be an early impression published by Hanna Humphrey.
	The publisher, Henry G. Bohn, London reprinted a series of Gillray etchings from the original plates (1847 - 1851), most, but not all were printed on both sides of the paper. This impression included the plate numbered 537 Posting in Scotland which was printed on a single sheet along with plate 536, Clearing a Five Bar Gate. The back side also contained two other Gillray etchings, numbered plate 539 entitled Matrimonial Harmonies, and plate 538 Harmony Before Matrimony. Interestingly, The publisher's information that appeared on the Henry G. Bohn edition of Posting in Scotland remained the same as the early edition and reads; 'London, Published May 25 1805 by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street', lower right and bears the designer's name in the lower left, 'C. Lorraine Smith Esqr.' Impressions of Posting in Scotland were also published by M'Cleary and J. Sidebotham'. M'Cleary's prints bear his name and address printed along the lower right 'pub. by M'Cleary, Nassau, Street' and Sidebotham’s impressions bear the text ’Pub. by J. Sidebotham, 38 Burlington, Arcade' in the lower left. However, both M’Cleary’s and Sidebotham’s impressions lack Lorraine Smith’s name. Like the early impressions published by Hanna Humphrey, this original etching of Posting in Scotland (does) contain Smith's name as well as Humphrey’s name and address.
	Charles Lorraine Smith Esqr. (British, 1751 - 1835): A late 18th century early 19th century British painter, draughtsman, etcher, satirical artist and politician, Charles Lorraine Smith is best known for his portraits, animal depictions and sporting subjects. He was the son of Sir Charles Lorraine, 3rd baronet of Kirk Harle. He studied at Eton College and Christ’s College, Cambridge. At a young age, Charles Lorraine became 'Charles Lorraine Smith Esqr.' after he inherited the estate at Enderby Hall near Leicestershire from his great-uncle Richard Smith. Charles Lorraine Smith exhibited his works at the Royal Academy from 1795 to 1799 and from 1805/6. A few of the works designed by Lorraine Smith and also published by Hannah Humphrey include such works as the eight original aquatints featuring ‘Dick Knight of the Pytcley Hunt’, engraved by Francis Jukes, and the following three works were all etched by James Gillray after the designs created by C. Lorraine Smith, French Volunteers, Marching to the Conquest of Great Britain, Posting in Scotland, and Posting in Ireland. Many of his designs are inscribed with his 'C.L.S.' initials or as is the case with this original etching of Posting in Scotland signed 'C. Lorraine Smith’. This is a fine example of the satirical designs created by the British artist, Charles Lorraine Smith Esqr.
Reference:	The National Portrait Gallery, James Gillray Etchings, 1795-1797
	http://www.npg.org.uk
	The National Portrait Gallery in London is in the midst of compiling and illustrating its complete collection of James Gillray etchings. This original etching and many others are illustrated on its web site and it is highly recommended.
Reference:	William Feaver, Masters of Caricature, London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1981, pp. 53 - 57.
Size:	12 1/8 X 15 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Buy Now	Price: $495.00 US
Condition:	Printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with margins extending past the plate-mark on all sides. Titled, 'Posting in Scotland' and signed, 'C. Lorraine Smith Esqr.' in the lower left, and with the publisher's name, address and date of publication, 'London, Published May 25 1805 by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street'. within the lower right. Containing minor creasing and several slight, restored tears along the upper margin, else this is an excellent early impression. This original etching represents both a delightful and valuable example of the famous satirical art of James Gillray.
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