Ansell Collection

Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888
Sketches at the County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham - the home of Warwickshire CC. The main pavilion is shown in the centre

Aston Villa Football Club, 1896
Photograph of the Aston Villa Football Club, with the team for the 1896-1897 season. The photograph shows: Back row, left to right: G.B. Ramsay (Secretary), Dr. V.A

Doctors Differ, etc. 1813. Creator: Charles Williams
Doctors Differ, etc. 1813

Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811

The Family Party, published February 20, 1801. Creator: Charles Williams
The Family Party, published February 20, 1801

A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805
A Tete a Tete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805

An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812. Creator: Charles Williams
An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812

New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806

Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806

John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary, published March 3, 1806

A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, published February 1818

The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805

Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806

St. Stephens Statute, published February 6, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
St. Stephens Statute, published February 6, 1806

The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself, published May 29, 1802

Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Plebean Spirit, published July 25, 1814

A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819

Dismal Dandies, or General Mourning & Crape, c. 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
Dismal Dandies, or General Mourning & Crape, c. 1819

Skaiting Dandies, shewing off, c. 1818. Creator: Charles Williams
Skaiting Dandies, shewing off, c. 1818

New Reading, or Shakspeare [sic] Improved. Humbly Dedicated to the Keen Critic of Drury Lane, by a Poor Author, 1819

Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Equity, or a Sailors Prayer before Battle, 1805

Billy in the Salt Box, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Billy in the Salt Box, 1805

Carlo the Great, Running Away with the East Indes, published June 1806

A Grand Country Dance, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
A Grand Country Dance, 1805

The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811

Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Boney Forsaken by his Guardian Genius, 1814

Jack Junks Opinion of French Language, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Jack Junks Opinion of French Language, 1805

The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804. Creator: Charles Williams
The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804

Fishing for Flats, published July 25, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Fishing for Flats, published July 25, 1806

Quid est?- Why Brighton dandies. !!!, published January 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
Quid est?- Why Brighton dandies.!!!, published January 1819

Leap Year, published March 1816. Creator: Charles Williams
Leap Year, published March 1816

The Haberdasher Dandy, 1817-20. Creator: Charles Williams
The Haberdasher Dandy, 1817-20

The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Parsons Hobby, or Comfort for a Welch Curate, 1819

Match Against Time, or Wood beats Blood and Bone, published April 17, 1819

The Generous Master, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
The Generous Master, 1819

The Honeymoon, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honeymoon, 1806

Mary Ansell, English actress and author Date: 1890s

FALL / WOLFHOUND / 1938
ROLAND OF PENTAVALON Owned by Ansell. Date: 1938

Caricature by Ansell, Showing Doorway of Lloyds in 1808, 1928. Artists: Ansell, Unknown
Caricature by Ansell, Showing Doorway of Lloyds in 1808, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Cockney Sportsmen Finding, Part 1. Morning, 1800. Three cits discovering a hare crouching by a tree and discussing ways of killing it

Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. Artist
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in

Dice Quay, Lower Thames Street, London, 1788. Artist: Charles Ansell
View of Dice Quay, London, 1788; with figures waiting to embark for Margate, Kent

Night, part IV of Cockneys contemplating on the exploits of the day, 1800. Artist
Night, part IV of Cockneys contemplating on the exploits of the day, 1800; showing three cits seated exhausted at a table contemplating their days shooting. There is a pile of game on the floor

The French Toilet, 1906. Artist: Peltro William Tomkins
The French Toilet, also known as The French Dressing Room. A stipple engraving by Peltro William Tomkins (1759-1840) after a painting by Charles Ansell (born 1752). From The Connoisseur VOL. XIV, 1906

The French Fireside, 1905. Artist: Charles Tomkins
The French Fireside, 1905. From The Connoisseur magazine (February 1905)

Plate Transparency Exhibited House 10th March 1789
Plate from the Transparency Exhibited at this House on the 10th of March 1789 on the General Illumination for his Majestys Recovery, Prints commemorating the recovery of King George III of England

Ansells Fire-Damp Indicator, 1880
Engraving showing the instrument, designed by Ansell, for the detection of fire-damp in underground mines, 1880. If fire-damp gases built up then the risk of explosion increased

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Ansell, a name that resonates with history and diverse accomplishments. From its roots in Warwickshire Cricket Club in 1888 to its association with Aston Villa Football Club in 1896, it has left an indelible mark on the sporting world. But Ansell's influence extends beyond sports. It was also connected to the Industrial School in Harborne, Birmingham, showcasing its commitment to education and community development. In the realm of artistry, Ansell is linked to renowned creator Charles Williams. His works like "Doctors Differ" (1813), "Clearing Away the Rubbish" (1811), and "The Family Party" (1801) exemplify his talent for capturing human emotions and societal nuances. Ansell's impact on politics is evident through artworks such as "A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events" (1805) and "New Ministers Going on Duty" (1806). These pieces shed light on the political climate of their time while highlighting Ansell's ability to depict historical events with finesse. Not limited by subject matter or style, Ansell ventured into satire as well. Works like "Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn" (1806) and "John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary" (1806) showcase a clever wit that entertained audiences during those times. Even addressing social issues didn't escape Ansell's artistic prowess. The artwork titled "An Accouchment" (1812) sheds light on childbirth practices of that era while provoking thought about women's experiences during this crucial period of their lives. Lastly, we have "A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, " published in February 1818. This piece demonstrates how innovation permeated even within artistic circles during this time period when artists were constantly pushing boundaries. Through these various connections and achievements across different fields, it becomes clear that Ansell was not just a name but a symbol of versatility and excellence.