Spring

Date1755-1765

After work by Robert Pyle

Engraver C. Corbutt

Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794)

OriginEngland, London

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.