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1967-342, Print
The POWER of MUSIC and BEAUTY.
1967-342, Print

The POWER of MUSIC and BEAUTY.

Date1790
After work by Robert Pyle
Engraver James Watson
Publisher Carington Bowles (1724 - 1793)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 15 3/4" x OW: 11 1/4"; Plate H: 14" x W: 10"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-342
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "The POWER of MUSIC and BEAUTY./ R. Pyle Pinx.t/ Ja.s Watson fecit./ The Youthful Buck so stout and Sturdy/ Is tickled by the Hurdy Gurdy;/ But by his Countenance 'tis plain_/ He'd rather play a diff'rent Strain./ Printed for CARINGTON BOWLES, Map & Printseller, at N.o 69 in S.t Pauls Church Yard, LONDON."