The Children in the Wood.
Drawn by J.H. Benwell. The Figures engraved by W.Sharp. The Landscape by W. Byrne & T. Medland.
Published as the Act directs, 20 May, 1786, by W. Byrne, No.19 Titchfield Street, London.
Engraving. 275 x 305mm (10¾ x 12")
A scene from the folk tale better known as the 'Babes in the Wood'. The two children, abandoned by the men paid by their uncle to kill them, die lost in the woods and are covered with leaves by robins.
[Ref: 623] £160.00
Published as the Act directs, 20 May, 1786, by W. Byrne, No.19 Titchfield Street, London.
Engraving. 275 x 305mm (10¾ x 12")
A scene from the folk tale better known as the 'Babes in the Wood'. The two children, abandoned by the men paid by their uncle to kill them, die lost in the woods and are covered with leaves by robins.
[Ref: 623] £160.00