Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by John Greig, active 1803–1853, British

after John Greig, active 1803–1853, British

Text by William Hayley, 1745–1820, British

Published by Vernor & Hood, active 1795–1807, British

Title:

The Peasant's Nest

Date:

1803-1804

Materials & Techniques:

Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper

Dimensions:

Binding: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered below image, lower center: "Drawn & Engraved by Jn O Greig. | THE PEASANT'S NEST | Oft have I wished the peaceful covert mine | Vide the Task. Book I. | London; Published by Vernor & Hood, Booksellers in the Poultry. | Ja S Storer & Jn O Greig, Chapel Street, Pentonville May 1, 1803."

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1978.43.1657

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7546