Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, BritishText by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British
Title:
O Be Thy Mouth with Figs Ægilean Filled
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/4 × 10 1/8 inches (19.7 × 25.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper right: "20"; lettered below image, lower center: "O be thy mouth with Figs Ægilean filld | And drops of Honey on thy lips distill'd | Thine is the Cup | Theoc: Thyrsis | Fawkes | Designd & Engd. by G:C: Publishd Jany. 1: 1795"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection