Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by George Bickham the Elder, 1683/4–1758, British

after Francis Barlow, 1622–1704, British

Published by Henry Overton, 1675/6–1751, British
Title:
Two Geese and four other birds, a Pl. for 'A New Drawing Book...of Various Kinds of Birds the Life by Mr. Francis Barlow' 1731 (1 of 9)
Date:
1731
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, smooth, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 5/16 x 7 5/16 inches (28.8 x 18.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, in black ink, lower right inside image: "Barlow Inv G Bickham Sculp Fc"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1004
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
mountains | tree | river | magpie | animal art | geese | birds | singing
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:41447