James Mitchell, 1791–1852, Britishafter Sir David Wilkie, 1785–1841, British
Title:
Rat Hunters
Date:
1830
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 21 13/16 × 15 5/16 inches (55.4 × 38.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "RAT HUNTERS. | To the President and Members of the Royal Academy | This Plate from the Original Diploma Picture in their Collection. | Is respectfully dedicated by their obliged servant | D. Wilkie | London, Published June 1, 1830 by Moon, Boys & Graves, Printsellers to the King, 6 Paull Mall."; lettered, lower left: "PAINTED BY DAVID WILKIE, R.A."; lettered, lower right: "ENGRAVED BY JAMES MITCHELL"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection