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Sweet William's Farewell, to [Black Eyed Susan.]
P. Monemie Pinx.t. Publish'd according to Act of Parliament. Foudrinier sculp from the Original Painting in Vaux-hall Garden.
[London Printed for Bowles and Carver No. 69 St Pauls Church Yard & Robert Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill.][c.1800.]
Engraving with hand colour. Sheet: 290 x 470mm (11½ x 18½"). Trimmed within plate on bottom edge losing some title, text and publication line.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743.
See Ref: 58537 uncut version
[Ref: 47341] £460.00
[London Printed for Bowles and Carver No. 69 St Pauls Church Yard & Robert Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill.][c.1800.]
Engraving with hand colour. Sheet: 290 x 470mm (11½ x 18½"). Trimmed within plate on bottom edge losing some title, text and publication line.
An illustration to John Gay's poem of the same name which tells the tale of Susan, whose eyes are black from crying. The scene shows Susan standing in a boat heading away from the ship. Gay's poem was set to music by Richard Leveridge and became a popular song amongst sailors. Originally published 1743.
See Ref: 58537 uncut version
[Ref: 47341] £460.00