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Mr B finds Pamela writing
(1745); published 1762
from a series of twelve illustrations to Pamela by Samuel Richardson, 1745, 2nd edition, published by John Boydell, London, 1762
Medium
engraving
Measurements
26.7 × 35.5 cm (image) 30.0 × 37.1 cm (plate) 31.0 × 40.7 cm irreg. (sheet, trimmed to platemark along top edge)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Edition
2nd edition
Inscription
printed in ink l.l.: Jos. Highmore inv. et pinx. / Pamela is represented in this first Piece, writing in her late Lady’s / dreʃsing room, her History being known only by her letters. She is here / surprised by Mr. (. under r) B who improves this occasion to further his designs. / Publish’d, according to Act of Parliament, July 1s.t (. under s) 1762
printed in ink l.c.: Pamela est représentée en ce premier tableau écrivant dans les cabinet de / toilette de sa defunte Maitreʃse: son Histoire n’étant connuë que par ses lettres. / elle est surprise par Mr. (. under r) B. qui profite de sette occasion pour pouʃser ses vües.
printed in ink l.r.: L. Truchy sculpsit. / 1.
Accession Number
1119.1-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
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