Painting

DateCa. 1765-1775

Publisher John Boydell

Publisher William Herbert

Publisher Frances Bull

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching with period color

DimensionsOH: 10 1/4" x OW: 14 1/4"; Plate: H: 9 3/8" x W: 13 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1959-430,3

DescriptionLower margin reads: "London Printed for & Sold by F. Bull on Ludgate Hill, J. Boydell in Cheapside, & W. Herbert on London Bridge."
Label TextThis print is one in a set of five prints depicting allegorical representations of the arts and sciences including: Architecture, Astronomy, Painting, Poetry, and Sculpture. This scene depicts painting. A lovely garden is occupied by a group of young people. In the left corner a young man and lady sit on the ground looking towards the center where another young lady sits painting. She has the outline of a girl on her canvas. The subject of the painting sits in a settee posing. Behind the painter a young man stands admiring the work. Behind the young woman posing stands another watching the work as it progresses. A dog lies sleeping at the feet of the young woman.