Print made by David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotlandafter David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland
Title:
Sir William Worthy's Blessing
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/8 x 8 15/16 inches (28.3 x 22.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "Da Allan invt et Aq. tint fecit"; lower center: "Sir William. I give you both my blessing; may your love | Produce a happy race, and still improve | Gent. Shep. Act V Scene"; lower right: "Edinbr"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet and James Sale, Yale BA 1960