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Direct scan of object
Spring
Direct scan of object

Spring

Date1755-1765
After work by Robert Pyle
Engraver C. Corbutt
Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
MediumMezzotint with line engraving and period color
DimensionsPlate: OH: 14 1/4" x OW: 10" (trimmed to plate)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1962-283,1
DescriptionLower margin reads: "R. Pyle Pinx.t/ Cha.s Corbutt Fecit./ Spring./ London; Printed for and Sold by Robt Sayer, Map and Printseller at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn Fleet Street."
Label TextThe beautiful young woman is in the garden gathering flowers. She is arranging them in a basket. She wers light attire and a large straw hat over a cap. to the rear birds can be seen nesting with young in a tree.