Call Number: 793.03.30.02 - Yale University Library Search Results

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Creator:: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:: [30 March 1793]
Call Number:: 793.03.30.02
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "An elderly woman sits on a stool playing a small harpsichord (right) seen in profile, a music-book upon it. She sings with her head turned towards the spectator, her features twisted, eyes closed. Her hair hangs upon her round shoulders; the curves of her figure and a small waist indicate an attempt to conceal the ravages of time. The line is shaky throughout, to give an impression (especially in the music-book) of an aged, quavering voice."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Here's songs of love and maids forsaken
Description:: Title etched below image., Possibly by Gillray. See British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Temporary local subject terms: Old women -- Musical instruments: harpsichords -- Music sheets.
Publisher:: Pubd. March 30th by H. Humphrey, Old Bond St., 93
Subject (Topic):: Singing
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > "Here's songs of love & maids forsaken" [graphic].