Print made by William Ward, 1766–1826, British, The Delightful Story, 1787
- Title:
- The Delightful Story
- Date:
- 1787
- Materials & Techniques:
- Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 13 13/16 × 15 11/16 inches (35.1 × 39.8 cm), Plate: 12 5/8 × 14 inches (32.1 × 35.6 cm), Image: 11 7/8 × 13 13/16 inches (30.2 × 35.1 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by G. Morland | Two blooming Nymphs all in a downy bed | In Virgin raptures felt the tender flame"; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by W. Ward | Entranc'd young Nancy lay, while Lucy read | Both dwelt with pleasure on the charming theme. | W.C."; lettered, lower center: "THE DELIGHTFUL STORY. | London, Publish'd Septr.1st: 1787=by W:Ward Warren Place near athe halfway House Kentish Town."
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1970.3.573
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Link:
- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:22269
- Export:
- XML
If you have information about this object that may be of assistance please contact us.