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Scotland 1740 1795 Collection

"Scotland 1740-1795: Capturing the Wit and Wisdom through Drawings and Prints" Step back in time to Scotland between 1740 and 1795, where wit, wisdom

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Wit, Wisdom, Making, Preparations, Dinner, Picturesque Beauties Boswell

Drawings Prints, Print, Wit, Wisdom, Making, Preparations, Dinner, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Wit and Wisdom Making Preparations for Dinner (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Artist, Subject, Publisher, Subject, After, Samuel Collings

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Imitations Drury-Lane Journalist, Picturesque Beauties Boswell

Drawings Prints, Print, Imitations Drury-Lane Journalist, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Imitations at Drury-Lane by the Journalist (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, Artist, Subject, After, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Recovery, Severe, Drunken, Frolic, Corrichatachin, Picturesque

Drawings Prints, Print, Recovery, Severe, Drunken, Frolic, Corrichatachin, Picturesque
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Recovery after a Severe Drunken Frolic at Corrichatachin (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Artist, Subject, Publisher, Artist, After

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Dance top Dun-, Picturesque Beauties Boswell, Part Second

Drawings Prints, Print, Dance top Dun-, Picturesque Beauties Boswell, Part Second
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Dance on the top of Dun-Can (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, After, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Journalist, View Auckinleck, Land Stones, Picturesque Beauties

Drawings Prints, Print, Journalist, View Auckinleck, Land Stones, Picturesque Beauties
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Journalist, With a View of Auckinleck, or the Land of Stones (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, James Boswell, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Lodging, Mr. M Queens, Glemorison, Celebrated Spider Scene

Drawings Prints, Print, Lodging, Mr. M Queens, Glemorison, Celebrated Spider Scene
Drawings and Prints, Print, Lodging at Mr. M Queens in Glemorison: the Celebrated Spider Scene (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Subject, Publisher, Subject, Artist, After

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Contest Auckinleck, Ursa, Major, made, Severe, Retort, Journalist s

Drawings Prints, Print, Contest Auckinleck, Ursa, Major, made, Severe, Retort, Journalist s
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Contest at Auckinleck, in Which Ursa Major made a Severe Retort on the Journalists Father (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Artist, Subject, Artist

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Procession, St. Leonards, College, Picturesque Beauties Boswell

Drawings Prints, Print, Procession, St. Leonards, College, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Procession to St. Leonards College (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Artist, Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, Samuel Collings, Samuel Johnson

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Chatting, till, Two, O clock, Morning, Picturesque

Drawings Prints, Print, Chatting, till, Two, O clock, Morning, Picturesque
Drawings and Prints, Print, Chatting till Two O clock in the Morning (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Artist, After, Samuel Johnson, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Sailing Among Hebrides, Journalist Holding Ropes, Picturesque

Drawings Prints, Print, Sailing Among Hebrides, Journalist Holding Ropes, Picturesque
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sailing Among the Hebrides, the Journalist Holding a Ropes End (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, Artist, After, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Setting, out, Edinburgh, Tour, Picturesque Beauties Boswell

Drawings Prints, Print, Setting, out, Edinburgh, Tour, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Setting out from Edinburgh on the Tour (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Publisher, Artist, Subject, Artist, Subject, After, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Reconciliation Glenelg, Journalist, had, ridden, away, Ursa

Drawings Prints, Print, Reconciliation Glenelg, Journalist, had, ridden, away, Ursa
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Reconciliation at Glenelg, after the Journalist had ridden away from Ursa Major (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Subject, Artist, Publisher, Artist

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Frontispiece, Revising, Second, Edition, under, inspection

Drawings Prints, Print, Frontispiece, Revising, Second, Edition, under, inspection
Drawings and Prints, Print, Frontispiece, Revising for the Second Edition under the inspection of a learned friend (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Subject, Artist, Subject

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Vision, Lord, Errol slain, Castle, Picturesque Beauties Boswell

Drawings Prints, Print, Vision, Lord, Errol slain, Castle, Picturesque Beauties Boswell
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Vision at Lord Errol slain Castle (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, E

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Tea, Journalists, House, St

Drawings Prints, Print, Tea, Journalists, House, St
Drawings and Prints, Print, Tea at the Journalists House in St. Jamess Court (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Artist, Subject, Publisher, Artist, After

Background imageScotland 1740 1795 Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Embrace Boyds Inn, Picturesque Beauties Boswell, Part First

Drawings Prints, Print, Embrace Boyds Inn, Picturesque Beauties Boswell, Part First
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Embrace at Boyds Inn (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), Subject, Publisher, Artist, After, Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, E


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"Scotland 1740-1795: Capturing the Wit and Wisdom through Drawings and Prints" Step back in time to Scotland between 1740 and 1795, where wit, wisdom, and picturesque beauties were immortalized through drawings and prints. From the lively preparations for a grand dinner to the recovery from a severe drunken frolic at Corrichatachin, these artworks offer glimpses into a vibrant era. Immerse yourself in the first part of "Picturesque Beauties Boswell, " where imitations of Drury-Lane journalist's work come alive on paper. The second part takes you to Dun-, where a dance atop its scenic beauty is captured with intricate detail. Explore Auckinleck through the eyes of a journalist as they view its breathtaking landscapes filled with land stones. Lodging at Mr. M Queens' Glemorison offers an opportunity to witness the celebrated spider scene that has become legendary among locals. Witness an intense contest at Auckinleck as Ursa Major makes a severe retort, all depicted in stunning drawings and prints. Join St. Leonards College procession as it parades through town, showcasing their rich traditions. Experience late-night chats until two o'clock in the morning when minds are sharpest while admiring picturesque scenes brought to life on paper. Sail among Hebrides alongside journalists holding ropes tightly amidst turbulent waters - an adventure not for the faint-hearted. Embark on an Edinburgh tour by setting out from this bustling city known for its charm and history - all beautifully illustrated through drawings and prints found within this collection. Discover Glenelg's reconciliation moment between journalist and Ursa as they ride away together after resolving their differences - a heartwarming scene portrayed vividly on paper. Join us on this captivating journey back in time as we delve into Scotland's past through remarkable drawings and prints that capture moments both ordinary yet extraordinary during these eventful years (1740-1795).