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The Sleepy Eye that Spoke the Melting Soul./ POPE
Richard Wilson, William Charles Wilson, Robert Sayer
1750-1770
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Richard Wilson (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
- Oil paint
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1969.0202 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0202 A
Object Name
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Title
The Sleepy Eye that Spoke the Melting Soul./ POPE
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Richard Wilson (Painter); William Charles Wilson (Mezzotinter); Robert Sayer (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1750-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Rich..\d Wilson Pinx..\t
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Wilson Fecit
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: London Printed for Rob..\t Sayer at the Golden-Buck [op]posite Fetter-Lane, Fleet Street.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Literary scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
- Oil paint
- Glass
Techniques
- Mezzotint
- Engraving
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
14.5 (H) x 10.5 (W) x 12.2 (Image H) x 10 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36.8 (H) x 26.7 (W) x 31 (Image H) x 25.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at right. W at bottom. No measurements in conservation files.
Publisher Summary
R. Sayer
Place of Publication
Golden Buck, opposite Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
R. Sayer