The village train [graphic]

Description

Title: The village train [graphic]
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist.
Wilkinson, Robert, -approximately 1825, publisher.
Published / Created: [4 June 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd June 4th, 1784, by Rt. Wilkinson, No. 58 Cornhill, London
Abstract: "Man and woman dancing under a large tree, with bystanders seated watching in the shade, and other rustic festivities, including a boxing fight, taking place in the background; an oval composition."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below large oval-shaped image.
Smaller image engraved below title, with a column of verse etched on either side: How often have I blest the coming day, when toil remitting lent its turn to play ...
Text at bottom of plate: To Miss Henrietta Gertrude Hotham, this plate and its companion are most respectfully dedicated by her most obedient humble servant, Robert Wilkinson.
Companion print to: "The deserted village."
Sheet trimmed within plate mark on upper and lower edges.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; June 1961;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 41.6 x 55 cm
Language: English

Genre: Genre prints
Stipple engravings England London 1784
Material: stipple engraving with etching ; and laid paper bistre ink.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > London > 1784
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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