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Delightful Story, Large Mezzotint by William Ward After George Morland

About the Item

Created by William Ward (British (English), 1766-1826), after George Morland (British (English), 1763-1804) Lettered below title: Two blooming Nymphs all in a downy bed / In virgin raptures fell the tender flame / Entranced young Nancy lay while Lucy read / Both dwell with pleasure on the charming theme. Two young women lying in bed, wearing frilled night gowns and bonnets, the nearest reading aloud from a book, sitting up on one elbow, the other smiling dreamily upwards with her hands behind her head On wove paper watermarked 'Julia Frankau 1905'.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7031229831542
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