Peter P. Benazech, 1767–1794after C. Fennafter unknown artist, ( C. Fenn )Published by John Ryall, active 1755–1762, BritishPublished by Robert Withy, active 1750–1765, BritishPublished by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British
Title:
For Japaning, Where may be 200 Different Sorts
Date:
1757
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper mounted on medium, textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 9 7/16 x 14 3/16 inches (24 x 36 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, in black ink, upper center: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1757 ~ For Japaning, Where may be had 200 Different Sorts."; top right: "3"; lower left: "C. Fenn Delin.t"; lower center: "London Printed for {John Ryall & Rob,t, Withy opposite Salisbury Court | Rob,t, Sayer Opposite Fetter Lane ~ } In Fleet Street ~"; lower right: "P. Benazech Sculp"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1038
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
water bugs | birds | japanning | mosquito | pumpkin | apples | gourds | trees | butterflies | squash | flowers (plants) | science | insects | cherries | animal art | fruit | moth | rocks (landforms)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Rare and Wondrous: Birds in Art and Culture 1620-1820 (Toledo Museum of Art, 2021-04-24 - 2021-07-25)