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Print

1797 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A young (apparently nude) child kneeling on the ground alongside a cockerel which is viewed in profile facing to the left of the image. The child is holding a dish with his right hand, for the cockerel to eat or drink from, and is resting his left hand on its back.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Etching and stipple engraving print on paper
Brief description
A young (apparently nude) child kneeling on the ground alongside a cockerel. Etching and stipple engraving print on paper. Design by Lady Diana Beauclerk. Engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi. Published by Edward Harding, London, 1797.
Physical description
A young (apparently nude) child kneeling on the ground alongside a cockerel which is viewed in profile facing to the left of the image. The child is holding a dish with his right hand, for the cockerel to eat or drink from, and is resting his left hand on its back.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 9.5cm
  • Sheet width: 11.8cm
Measured by DH 01/11/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Drawn by the Rt. Hone. Lady Diana Beauclerk' (Below image (following its contours), to the left.)
  • 'Pubd. 1797.by. Edwd. Harding No 98 Pall Mall.' (Central, below image (following its contours).)
  • 'Engraved by F.Bartolozzi Esqr. R. A.' (Below image (following its contours), to the right.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:123

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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