William Hincks, 1752–1797after William Hincks, 1752–1797
Title:
Plate II: View taken near Hillsborough in the County of Downe, Representing Pulling the Flax when grown, Stooking or putting it up to Dry, Ripling or saving the Seed, and Boging or burying it in Water.
Date:
1791
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image: To the Right Honble and Honble Members of Parli ament and Glorious Volunteers of Ireland, The Protectors of our Liberty & Commerce...Is Dedicated with zealous wishes for the everlasting harmony & happiness of England & Ireland by their obedient humble Servt. Wm. Hincks
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection