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:
Sir William Worthy and Patie
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/8 x 8 15/16 inches (28.3 x 22.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left, very faint: "Allan [...] Aq. tint."; lower center: "Sir William. Whisht doubtf'u carl, for e're the sun | Has driven twice down to the sea, | What I have said ye shall see done | In part, or nae mair credit me. | For Watt and Baillie Publishers & Stationers Leith 1. June 1808."; lower right: "Act III Scene II."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet and James Sale, Yale BA 1960