An IRON FORGE

DateJan. 15, 1773

Artist/Maker John Boydell

Artist/Maker Joseph Wright

Artist/Maker Richard Earlom (1743 - 1822)

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving.

DimensionsFramed: 22" x 26 1/2"; Plate: 18 3/4" x 23 1/4"; Overall: 19 3/8" X 23 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-43

DescriptionA smith is seen holding iron under a heavy hammer worked by mechanical power. Another blacksmith is standing beside him with arms folded. Towards the right is a woman with a little girl in her arms, with an older girl and sheep dog standing beside her. To the left is an old man with a child at his knees. At the middle of the bottom of the print reads An IRON FORGE. In the bottom right corner J Boydell Ex[unable to read] Published Jan. [ill.] 1773. Above this text on 2 different pieces of what appears to be iron is written Jo Wright Pinxt 1770 and R Earlom fc.
ProvenanceNot known.