Sir P. Lely pinxit. Engraved by V. Green, Engraver to his Majesty, and to the Elector Palatine.
Published Novr. 17th. 1777, by W. Shropshire, No.158, New Bond Street.
Mezzotint, scratched letter proof, title in open letters, and uncleaned title area. 250 x 190mm, 9¾ x 7½". A fine and richly inked impression, lacking lower margin.
Two shepherdesses in oval frame, one with crook, the other holding a bird's nest with two doves sitting on it. A scene illustrating 'The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia' (1580, pub. 1590) by Sir Philip Sidney (1554 - 1586). After Sir Peter Lely (1618 - 1680).
Chaloner Smith: 155. Whitman: 204.
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