"Pamela, Plate 3" (no title)

DateJuly 1, 1745

After work by Joseph Highmore (ca. 1692-1780)

Engraver Antoine Benoist (1721 - 1770)

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white line engraving with etching

DimensionsOH: 12 5/8" x OW: 16 3/8" (includes false margins); Plate H: 11 3/4" x W: 14 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1968-280,3

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "Jos. Highmore pinxit./ A. Benoist sculpsit./ Pamela swooning, after having discovered M.r B. in the/ closet. He (frighted) endeavoring to recover her. M.rs Jervis/ wringing her hands, and screaming./ Pamela evanouie, apres avoir decouvert M.r B. dans le/ cabinet/ Lui, effraye, tache de la faire revenir; tandis que/ Mad.me Jervis, joignant les mains, jette des cris./ Published, according to Act of Parliament, July 1.st 1745."