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:
Patie and Peggy
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: "D Allan invt et Aq. tinta fect."; lower center: "Patie. _____ my Peggy why in tears? | Smile as ye wont, allow nae room for fears, | Tho I'm nae mair a shepherd, yet I'm thine. | For Watt & Baillie Publishers & Stationers Leith 1 June. 1808."; lower right: "Act IV Scene II."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Janet and James Sale, Yale BA 1960