Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Caldwall, 1739–1819, British

after Michel Vincent Brandoin, 1733–1807, Swiss

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British

and John Smith of Cheapside, active ca. 1750–1789, British
Title:
A Ladies Maid Purchasing a Leek
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/16 x 8 1/8 inches (28.1 x 20.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower left: "41890 (encircled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11105
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
maid | bonnet (hat) | merchant | vegetables | basket | cabbage | carrots | purchasing | hats | lettuce | leeks | coat | apron | tricorne | ruffle | woman | dress | satire | man | smiling | costume | market (event)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:30527