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Gilpin Collection

"Gilpin: A Multifaceted Figure in History and Literature" Gilpin, a name that echoes through various realms of art and culture, holds a fascinating place in history

Background imageGilpin Collection: Derby Day - The Olympians

Derby Day - The Olympians
Caricatures of prominent racing fans riding to Epsom in a stagecoach. From left, the Earl of Lonsdale, Lady James Douglas, Sir Edward Hulton, Lord Glaneley, Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen, Hon. G

Background imageGilpin Collection: Not a Word! Personalities at the Derby by The Tout

Not a Word! Personalities at the Derby by The Tout
Not a Word! Everyone know this years Derby winner. What they may be doing just before the race on June 6. Caricatures of notable personalities of the turf drawn by The Tout for The Tatler magazine

Background imageGilpin Collection: Pretty Polly, 1901-1931, (1911)

Pretty Polly, 1901-1931, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageGilpin Collection: Quoth Mistress Gilpin, 'Thats well said', from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie

Quoth Mistress Gilpin, "Thats well said", from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie
3435496 Quoth Mistress Gilpin, " Thats well said", from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited, c.1920 (colour litho) by Hassall

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho)

Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho)
2796792 Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak)

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gilpin loses his hat, wig and cloak, from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie

Gilpin loses his hat, wig and cloak, from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited, c
3435497 Gilpin loses his hat, wig and cloak, from Blackies Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited, c.1920 (colour litho) by Hassall

Background imageGilpin Collection: The Bell Edmonton

The Bell Edmonton
cThe Bell Inn was made famous in William Cowpers 1782 ballad, The Diverting History of John Gilpin. The star of the ballad, the draper from Cheapside, John Gilpin

Background imageGilpin Collection: Colonel Thorntons Jupiter, by Eclipse out of a Mare by Tartar, by a Fence

Colonel Thorntons Jupiter, by Eclipse out of a Mare by Tartar, by a Fence
1197059 Colonel Thorntons Jupiter, by Eclipse out of a Mare by Tartar, by a Fence, with a Grey Mare, at Thornville Royal, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Gilpin

Background imageGilpin Collection: General view of Nevadaville, Colorado, USA

General view of Nevadaville, Colorado, USA
General view of Nevadaville, Gilpin County, Colorado, USA, a deserted mining town which included a masonic lodge. Date: circa 1925

Background imageGilpin Collection: A View from the Terrace, Richmond Hill (oil on canvas)

A View from the Terrace, Richmond Hill (oil on canvas)
1765052 A View from the Terrace, Richmond Hill (oil on canvas) by Gilpin, S. (1733-1807) & Barrett, G. (1767-1842); 96.5x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View from the Terrace)

Background imageGilpin Collection: John Gilpins Ride (2), Away went Gilpin, and away went Hat and Wig (engraving)

John Gilpins Ride (2), Away went Gilpin, and away went Hat and Wig (engraving)
2816995 John Gilpins Ride (2), Away went Gilpin, and away went Hat and Wig (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gilpins Ride (2)

Background imageGilpin Collection: Bishops (engraving)

Bishops (engraving)
727063 Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishops. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England, published by R Bowyer)

Background imageGilpin Collection: A Group of Five Donkeys, Three Standing, Two Lying, 1783-87. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

A Group of Five Donkeys, Three Standing, Two Lying, 1783-87. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Group of Five Donkeys, Three Standing, Two Lying, 1783-87

Background imageGilpin Collection: Three Cows Standing on the Ridge of a Field, 1784-87. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Three Cows Standing on the Ridge of a Field, 1784-87. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Three Cows Standing on the Ridge of a Field, 1784-87

Background imageGilpin Collection: John Gilpin chased by Turnpike men

John Gilpin chased by Turnpike men
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - here he is chased by turnpike men who think he is a Highwayman

Background imageGilpin Collection: Dapper Racegoer 1908

Dapper Racegoer 1908
P P Gilpin at the races wears a top hat, morning coat & trousers with a front crease, black & white half-boots, white waistcoat, carnation buttonhole & a patterned bowtie Date: 1908

Background imageGilpin Collection: Family Enter Chaise

Family Enter Chaise
The Gilpin family board a chaise. Date: 1785

Background imageGilpin Collection: B. Gilpin, (1517-1583), 1830. Creator: Unknown

B. Gilpin, (1517-1583), 1830. Creator: Unknown
B. Gilpin, (1517-1583), 1830. Bernard Gilpin (1517-1583) English theologian, educated at Queens College, Oxford, he studied the writings of Erasmus

Background imageGilpin Collection: Mr. P. P. Gilpin, 1911

Mr. P. P. Gilpin, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gladstone as Gilpin

Gladstone as Gilpin
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE As John Gilpin, he rides the Liberal Party towards the election, wearing the cloak of Home Rule for Ireland. Date: 1809 - 1898

Background imageGilpin Collection: Charles Gilpin, Statesman

Charles Gilpin, Statesman
CHARLES GILPIN English statesman Date: 1815 - 1874

Background imageGilpin Collection: Bernard Gilpin

Bernard Gilpin
BERNARD GILPIN English churchman : protestant reformer known as the Apostle of the North, founded school at Houghton-le-Spring. Date: 1517 - 1583

Background imageGilpin Collection: Richard Gilpin

Richard Gilpin
RICHARD GILPIN Physician and nonconformist churchman. Date: 1625 - 1700

Background imageGilpin Collection: Bernard Gilpin - 2

Bernard Gilpin - 2
BERNARD GILPIN English churchman : protestant reformer known as the Apostle of the North, founded school at Houghton-le-Spring. Date: 1517 - 1583

Background imageGilpin Collection: Charles Gilpin, Stateman

Charles Gilpin, Stateman
CHARLES GILPIN English statesman Date: 1815 - 1874

Background imageGilpin Collection: John Gilpins hat and wig run down the road after him

John Gilpins hat and wig run down the road after him
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - his hat and wig run down the road after him - from a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper - here he loses his hat and wig

Background imageGilpin Collection: John Gilpins loses his hat and wig

John Gilpins loses his hat and wig
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - from a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper - here he loses his hat and wig! Date: 18th century

Background imageGilpin Collection: John Gilpins rides on the back of an out-of-control horse

John Gilpins rides on the back of an out-of-control horse
John Gilpins ride on the back of an out-of-control horse - here he is chased by turnpike men who think he is a Highwayman

Background imageGilpin Collection: Landscape Hills Lake 18th century Pen black ink

Landscape Hills Lake 18th century Pen black ink
Artokoloro

Background imageGilpin Collection: Landscape Hill Lake Figures 18th century Pen

Landscape Hill Lake Figures 18th century Pen
Artokoloro

Background imageGilpin Collection: Studies Fairies Pair Hands representing Opening

Studies Fairies Pair Hands representing Opening
Artokoloro

Background imageGilpin Collection: Denham Bridge upon Tavy 1780-1830 Watercolor

Denham Bridge upon Tavy 1780-1830 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageGilpin Collection: Mountain Landscape

Mountain Landscape. Gilpin, Rev. William 1724 - 1804

Background imageGilpin Collection: Landscape with Cattle, Donkeys and Horses

Landscape with Cattle, Donkeys and Horses (1799). Gilpin, Sawrey 1733 - 1807. Date: 1799

Background imageGilpin Collection: S. J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)

S. J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
XOS746400 S.J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGilpin Collection: William Gilpin (British, 1724 - 1804), River Landscape with Ruins, 1770s, pen

William Gilpin (British, 1724 - 1804), River Landscape with Ruins, 1770s, pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper

Background imageGilpin Collection: The Late Mr. Charles Gilpin, M. P

The Late Mr. Charles Gilpin, M. P
The Late Mr. Charles Gilpin, M.P

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms Gulliver Taking his

Gulliver Taking His Final Leave of the Land of the Houyhnhnms Gulliver Taking his Final Leave of his Master, the Sorrel Nag, Etc. and the Land of the Houyhnhnms Signed, lower left: " S

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Supposing Them

Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Gulliver Addressing the Houyhnhnms Supposing Them to be Conjurers Signed and dated, lower left: " S. Gilpin. 1709.", Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: Mares and Foals, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Mares and Foals, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: Mares and Foals, facing right, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Mares and Foals, facing right, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: Three Hunters in a Rocky Landscape Signed and dated, lower left:s Gilpin 1775'

Three Hunters in a Rocky Landscape Signed and dated, lower left:s Gilpin 1775"
Three Hunters in a Rocky Landscape Signed and dated, lower left: "s Gilpin 1775", Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: Mares and Foals, facing left, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Mares and Foals, facing left, Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: A Horse Frightened by a Snake Signed and dated, lower center: S. Gilpin | 1792'

A Horse Frightened by a Snake Signed and dated, lower center: S. Gilpin | 1792"
A Horse Frightened by a Snake Signed and dated, lower center: " S. Gilpin | 1792", Sawrey Gilpin, 1733-1807, British

Background imageGilpin Collection: The Late Mr. Charles Gilpin

The Late Mr. Charles Gilpin, M.p

Background imageGilpin Collection: JOHN DEERE PLOW, 1882. A Gilpin Sulky Plow made by John Deere, 1882. Contemporary American engraving

JOHN DEERE PLOW, 1882. A Gilpin Sulky Plow made by John Deere, 1882. Contemporary American engraving

Background imageGilpin Collection: PAPER MILL, c1787. Paper mill established in 1787 by Joshua and Thomas Gilpin on Brandywine Creek

PAPER MILL, c1787. Paper mill established in 1787 by Joshua and Thomas Gilpin on Brandywine Creek, near Wilmington, Delaware. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageGilpin Collection: Gilpins Famous Ride

Gilpins Famous Ride
THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN GILPIN Gilpin, wigless and on the back of a uncontrolled horse, is chased by other horseback riders to try to slow him



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"Gilpin: A Multifaceted Figure in History and Literature" Gilpin, a name that echoes through various realms of art and culture, holds a fascinating place in history. From Derby Day to nursery rhymes, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Derby Day - The Olympians captures the spirit of competition and athleticism that Gilpin embodies. Like a true champion, he gallops with grace and determination towards victory, his presence commanding attention amidst the crowd. Not a Word. Personalities at the Derby by The Tout reveals Gilpin's magnetic personality. With every stride he takes on the racetrack, he captivates all who witness his prowess. His charisma is unmatched as he becomes the embodiment of elegance and style. Pretty Polly, 1901-1931 (1911) showcases Gilpin's enduring legacy as an influential character in literature. Quoth Mistress Gilpin, "That's well said, " from Blackie's Popular Nursery Rhymes published by Blackie and Sons Limited c. 1920 exemplifies his role as both hero and source of inspiration for children across generations. In another depiction titled Gilpin loses his hat, wig, and cloak (colour litho), we see him facing unexpected challenges with resilience. This portrayal reminds us that even heroes have their vulnerable moments but rise above them with unwavering determination. The Bell Edmonton unveils yet another facet – his connection to places steeped in history. Whether it be Colonel Thornton's Jupiter or General view of Nevadaville in Colorado USA; these locations bear witness to his adventuresome spirit that transcends time itself. A View from the Terrace Richmond Hill (oil on canvas) paints a picturesque scene where one can imagine witnessing John Gilpins Ride (2). Away went Gilpin along with Hat and Wig engraving depicts an exhilarating chase filled with excitement where nothing can deter our hero from his mission.