Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Anthony Cardon, 1772–1813, Flemish

after Francis Wheatley, 1747–1801, British

Published by Colnaghi, established 1760, active ca. 1785–1911, Italian, active in Britain
Title:
A New Love Song, Only ha'Penny a Piece
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Color printed etching, aquatint, and stipple engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/2 × 11 1/2 inches (39.4 × 29.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "Painted by F. Wheatley R.A.; lower right: "Engraved by A. Cardon" | lower center: "CRIES | of | LONDON | Plate 11 | A New Song only ha'penny a piece | Chanson nouvelles deux sols le livret."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art; Yale University Art Gallery Collection, Bequest of Doris M. Brixey
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1994.4.139
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:33805