The Harlowe Family, from Samuel Richardson's "Clarissa"
between 1745 and 1747
Not on view
2
L. Truchy, 1721–1764
Pamela undressing herself (Mrs Jewkes being first got to bed) while Mr. B. disguised in the maids clothes, with the apron thrown over his face, is impatiently waiting for the execution of his plot
1745
3
L. Truchy, 1721–1764
Pamela dressed in order to meet Mr. B. at Sir Simon Darnford's, is prevented by the sudden arrival of Lady Davers, who forceibly detains her, & loads her with the bitterest reproaches that rage & disdain could suggest, her Nephew is looking over..
1745
4
L. Truchy, 1721–1764
Pamela asking the Blessing of Sr. Jacob Swinford, Mr. B's unkle, a rough old fox hunter, who after the most obstinate resolution to the contrary, relents, and becomes her great admirer, Mr. B. behind, whispering Lady Davers she having conceived the..
1745
5
L. Truchy, 1721–1764
Pamela on her knees before her Father, whom she had discovered behind the door having overturned the card table in the way. Sr. Simon Darnford his Lady & c. observing her with eagerness and admiration Mr. B struck with this scene is waiting the issue
1745
6
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
Pamela having divided her clothes into threee Bundles, in order to leave the House, rejects that containing her Masters presents calling it the wicked bundle, & harangues over her own little Parcel which she huggs in her Arms;..
1745
7
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
Pamela, being now in the custody of Mrs. Jenkes, seizes an occasion (as they are walking in the garden) to propose a Correspondence with Mr. Williams in order to contrive an Escape, who agree to hide their letters between two tiles near the Sunflower
1745
8
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
The Marriage Ceremony performed in Mr. B.'s own Chappel by Mr. Williams, Mr. Peters giving her away, Mrs. Jewkes waits behind Pamela and the Maid keeps the door
1745
9
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
Pamela with the Children and Miss Goodwin to whome she is telling her nursery tales. This last Piece leaves her in full possession of the peaceable fruits of her Virtue long after having surmounted all the difficulties it had been exposed to
1745
10
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
Pamela setting out in the travelling Chariot (for her Father's as She is made to believe) takes her farewel of Mrs. Jervis, and the other servants; Mr. B. observing her from the window; by whose private order she is carried into Lincolnshire
1745
11
Print made by Guillaume Philippe Benoist, 1725–ca. 1770
Pamela Swooning, after having discovered Mr. B. in the closet, He (frighted) endeavouring to recover her, Mrs. Jervis wringing her hands, and screaming