Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British

Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British
Title:
Not the Springs Mouth, or Breath of Jessamin
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 × 9 1/4 inches (30.2 × 23.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper right: "5"; upper left: "Not the springs mouth, or breath of Jessamin | Nor violets infant sweets, nor opening buds, | Are half so sweet as Love. --"; lettered below image, lower center: "Design'd & Engd. by G.C. & Publish'd Jany. 1. 1795"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1631
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7585