Print made by George Bickham the Elder, 1683/4–1758, Britishafter unknown artistPublished by Henry Overton, 1675/6–1751, British
Title:
Title page for a 'New Drawing Book principally consisting of Beasts in various Actions' (1 of 6)
Date:
1730
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, smooth, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 7 1/8 inches (30.2 x 18.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, in black ink, upper center: "A | New Drawing Book: | principally consisting of | Beasts in various Actions. | Engrav'd | from the Performances of the most | EMINENT MASTERS, | By Geo. Bickham jun.r | MCDCCXXX"; lower center: "N. B. As this Book consists entirely of finish'd Pieces, they will be Sold separate (if | requir'd) being not Only proper for Youth to Copy after, but Ornamental for Ye Closet. | London, Printed and Sold by H: Overton and J. Hoole at the White Horse without Newgate."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection