Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Philip Dawe, ca.1745–ca.1809, British

after Henry Robert Morland, 1730–1797, British

Published by Carington Bowles, 1724–1793, British

Published by Robert Wilkinson, 1758–1825, British
Title:
The Pretty Maid with Her Apron Before the Candle
Date:
1770
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/4 x 11 1/16 inches (38.8 x 28.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "H. Morland pinxt."; lower center: "The Pretty Maid with her Apron before the Candle. | Printed for CARINGTON BOWLES, Map & Printseller, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, LONDON"; lower right: "P,, Dawe fecit"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.12026
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
apron | shadow | light | dark | shielding | gown | flame | bonnet (hat) | maid | woman | costume | chiaroscuro | bow (costume accessory) | cloth | genre subject | candle | smiling
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31631