Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

after 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
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2001.12.14
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
breeches | kerchiefs | gowns | coats | apron (main garment) | hats | fichu | cape | costume | chairs | cupboard | table | genre subject | pictures | inkwell | cane | blessing | quill | illustration | women | peasants | shepherd | lovers | men | marriage | pastoral | gesture | interior | stripes | bones (material) | rafters | smiling | praying | dog (animal) | poem | prayer
Associated Places:
Europe | Scotland | United Kingdom
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:50695