Carington Collection

The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782
ALPHABET, 1782. The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782

The Unfortunate Discovery - hand-coloured mezzotint
The Unfortunate Discovery, hand-coloured mezzotint, printed for and sold by Carington Bowles after John Collet, published 24 July 1777. Date: 24/06/1777

A New Method of Maracrony Making as Practised at Boston in North America, ca. 1774

Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773. Creator: Probably after Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom, ca. 1773

Winter: a woman holding a spotted fur mantle, 1775. Creator: Richard Houston
Winter: a woman holding a spotted fur mantle, 1775

Autumn: a young woman holding a rabbit, 1775. Creator: Richard Houston
Autumn: a young woman holding a rabbit, 1775

The Pit Door / La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784. Creator
The Pit Door/ La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784

The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrifised to Riches
The FIRST INTERVIEW, or HAPPINESS SACRIFISED TO RICHES, hand-coloured mezzotint on laid paper, printed for and sold by Carington Bowles, London, 1784. Date: 1784

Capt Jessamy Learning the Proper Discipline of the Couch
Mezzotint on laid paper entitled, CAPT JESSAMY learning the PROPER DISCIPLINE OF THE COUCH, hand-coloured with watercolour and gouache, printed and published in London by Carington Bowles in c.1782

A Man-Trap, 1780, (1903)
A Man-Trap, 1780. From an original print published by Carington Bowles, 1780. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

A Pleasing Method of Rouzing the Doctor or a Thythe Pig No Bad Sight. 1770. Satire on the clergy - a woman is tickling the doctors nose with the tail of a piglet that she is obliged to give him as a

Col The Hon W. H. P. Carington, Vanity Fair, Spy
Lieutenant-Colonel SIR WILLIAM HENRY PEREGRINE CARINGTON (1845-1914) British soldier, politician and courtier. MP for Wycombe between 1868 and 1883. Caption: Bill Date: 1845 - 1914

Lord Charles Robert Carington (Mover in the House of Lords), 1881

Wootton Wawen Hall, near Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
View of Wootton Wawen Hall, near Henley-in-Arden in Warwickshire. It was built mainly in 1687 in the Palladian style, incorporating parts of an earlier, probably Elizabethan, house

Europe. Seven Years War. Battle of Newmark in Silesia (5th December 1757). Work by Carington Bowles (London). Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

MORMON APOSTLES, 1877. Six of the twelve Apostles of the Mormon Church. Wood engraving, American, 1877

ROBIN HOOD. Friar Tuck carrying Robin Hood over the water. Illustration from a late 19th century American juvenile edition

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"Carington: A Journey through Time and Humor" Step into the world Bowles, an English artist whose prints from 1782 will leave you in stitches. From "The Comical Hotch-Potch" to "The Alphabet Turn'd Posture-Master, " his works are a delightful mix of comedy and creativity. One such masterpiece is "The Unfortunate Discovery, " a hand-colored mezzotint that tells a story with every brushstroke. It captures the essence of human emotions, leaving us pondering life's twists and turns. In another print titled "A New Method of Maracrony Making as Practised at Boston in North America, " we witness the humorous side of culinary adventures across the Atlantic. This satirical piece from circa 1774 showcases Carington's wit and ability to poke fun at societal norms. But it doesn't end there. Carington takes us on a journey through seasons with his series featuring women holding various objects. In "Winter, " we see a woman clutching a spotted fur mantle, while in "Spring, " she holds flowers delicately within her cloak. And who can forget about autumn? Here, our protagonist cradles an adorable rabbit, capturing the beauty of nature during this time. Moving beyond nature's cycle, Carington explores other aspects of life in his prints like "Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom?" which possibly depicts Samuel Hieronymus Grimm's work. The emotional depth portrayed here tugs at heartstrings as we witness familial bonds being tested. It also delves into society's quirks with pieces like "The Pit Door / La Porte du Parterre. " Created on November 9th, 1784 by an unknown artist (possibly himself), it offers insights into theater culture during that era. "The First Interview" transports us to moments where happiness is sacrificed for riches – reminding us of the eternal struggle between wealth and true fulfillment.