The Ponte Molle and herds of livestock in the Roman Campagna. Engraving by T. Major, 1753, after Claude Lorraine.

  • Lorrain, Claude, 1600-1682.
Date:
September 3d. 1753
Reference:
2924455i
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Description

Goats and cattle graze on both sides of a tributary of the Tiber, joined by a wooden bridge, attended by herders. Foreground, a dog is taught by a woman to dance to a pipe played by a herdsman

Publication/Creation

London (at the Golden Head in Chandois Street) : Sold by the author [Thomas Major] engraver to his R.H. the Prince of Wales, September 3d. 1753.

Physical description

1 print : engraving and etching ; platemark 39.7 x 47 cm

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Lettering

A view of the Ponte Mole near Rome. C. Lorrain pinx.t ; T. Major sculp.t ; To Sir Everard Fawkener His Majesty's post master general, and secretary to His Royal Highness the Duke, this print is inscribed by his most obedient and humble servant Thos. Major. Bears number: No. 2

Edition

[State without "In the collection of Robt. Dingley Esq:" bottom right].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2924455i

Reproduction note

After: a painting subsequently in the Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham

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