The diversion of battledore and shittlecock from an original design in Vauxhall Gardens. [graphic]

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Title: The diversion of battledore and shittlecock from an original design in Vauxhall Gardens. [graphic]
Alternative Title: Diversion of battledore and shuttlecock
Contributor: Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776, artist.
Published / Created: [approximately 1750]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Robert Sayer
Abstract: In a large paneled room decorated with four paintings, a young couple play at battledore and shuttlecock. Another young woman, sitting on a low stool near the fireplace, appears to be keeping score
Description: Title from item.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark resulting in loss of imprint.
Publisher inferred from another print in the series: The king and miller of Mansfied.
Publication date from an unverified card catalog record.
One of a series of engravings made from the paintings by Francis Hayman for the ballroom at Vauxhall Gardens in 1743.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. i; May 1954;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 18 x 28 cm
Language: English

Genre: Genre prints
Engravings England London 1750
Etchings England London 1750
Material: etching & engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Vauxhall Gardens (London, England)
Subject (Topic): Games
Fireplaces
Subjects: Vauxhall Gardens (London, England)
Games
Fireplaces
England > London > 1750

Access: Public
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