Print made by David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotlandafter David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in ScotlandPublished by Watt & Baillie, active 1808, British
Title:
Bauldy and Mause
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/8 x 8 7/8 inches (28.3 x 22.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "D Allan invt et Aq. tint. fect"; lower left: "Bauldy __ And yonder's Mause; ay, ay, she kens fu' well, | When ane like me comes rinning to the Deil. | She and her cat sit beeking in her yard, | To speak my errand, faith amonst I'm feard: | For Watt & Baillie Publishers & Stationers Leith 1. June 1808."; lower right: "Act II. Scene III."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet and James Sale, Yale BA 1960