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Creator:
Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Title:
O Be Thy Mouth with Figs Ægilean Filled
Part Of:

Collective Title: Thoughts on Outline

Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 12 inches (30.5 cm), Sheet: 9 1/8 × 12 inches (23.2 × 30.5 cm), Plate: 7 3/8 × 8 3/4 inches (18.7 × 22.2 cm), Image: 6 1/8 × 8 3/8 inches (15.6 × 21.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered above image, upper right: "20"; lettered below image, lower center: "O be thy mouth with Figs Ægilean filld | And drops of Honey on thy lips distill'd | Thine is the Cup | Theoc: Thyrsis | Fawkes | Designd & Engd. by G:C: Publishd Jany. 1: 1795"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1645
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7593
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