Original antique engraving after a drawing by Thomas Stothard: a winged figure walks barefoot with a book in her hand while a second, smaller winged figure rises behind her; in the distance, a church on the hill. The scene sits within an engraved border of garlands, shells and ribbons.
Original antique engraving after a drawing by Thomas Stothard: a winged figure walks barefoot with a book in her hand while a second, smaller winged figure rises behind her; in the distance, a church on the hill. The scene sits within an engraved border of garlands, shells and ribbons.
Illustration to a novel published in parts in London; lettered Page 3.55, line 44, with the imprint Publish'd as the Act directs, by Harrison & Co. Sep. 1, 1781.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Thomas Stothard (1755-1834).
Engraver: Walker.
Date: 1 September 1781.
Source: London, Harrison & Co.
Dimensions: 4.3 x 6.4 in (11 x 16.3 cm).
Condition: Laid down on paper; oxidation staining in the margins and a small loss of paper at the upper right corner, outside the image.