FDA-E.1348-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1348-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
The Bird
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
2nd state
Other number
STO 51
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 395mm
width (actual size): 277mm
width (actual size): 277mm
Inscription
Lettered beneath image 'The Bird' with pasage 'Ah! kindly free me from my captive state! For Infant fondness has the effect of hate. So many each hour your dawning beauties rise! And flutt'ring Hearts become your future Prize!'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Miss Anne Buyhe...' [unclear]
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Miss Anne Buyhe...' [unclear]
Physical description
Cut to size
Production
Person
Date
01/12/1768
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Hamilton, E., A Catalogue Raisonne of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A., from 1755 to 1822, London: P&D Colnaghi and Co., 1884 (pp. 142-143)
