[The foundlings] [graphic]Cave, François Morellon La, active approximately 1700-1766, printmaker[1739]engChildren in front of a foundling hospital engaged in various industrious activities; on the right a weeping woman kneels, holding a handkerchief to her eyes, her child having fallen into the river behind her. A man turns to look at her; he holds a folio with the words "The Royal Charter" etched at the top. In the distance, a view of the coast and ships at seaTitle, state, and date from Paulson.Added title from caption below image.Signed: By order of the said governors & guardians.Sheet trimmed on right and left edges.