Nymphs Bathing
Date1773
After
John James Barralet
(British, 1747 - 1815)
Medium/TechniqueInk on paper; mezzotint
DimensionsOverall (Sheet: H x W): 15 3/4 in. x 19 3/4 in. (40.01 cm x 50.17 cm)
Overall (Plate: H x W): 15 in. x 19 in. (38.1 cm x 48.26 cm)
Overall (Image: H x W): 13 5/16 in. x 18 in. (33.81 cm x 45.72 cm)
Credit LineGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2013
Object numberM-5310
DescriptionThis is a neoclassical landscape scene of nymphs bathing in a river. MarkingsPrinted in ink below the image, centered: "V.M. Picot Exudit".
Pritned in ink below the bottom-left side of the image: "Nymphs Bathing. / From the Original Drawing in the Posession of to Whom this Plate is most humbly dedicated / Published as the Act directs by V.M. Picot".
Printed in ink below the bottom-right side of the image: "Nymphs Au Bain. / John Smith Esqr. of Sydling in Dorsetshire. / By his most humble & most obedient servant. / Engravers Printfeller in St. Martins Lane. / V.M. Picot".
Further inspection required to fully identify and record text. CJC 4/27/20.
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1767-1769
1845-1855
1773
1840-1860