Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by George Bickham the Elder, 1683/4–1758, British

after Francis Barlow, 1622–1704, British

Published by Henry Overton, 1675/6–1751, British
Title:
Title page for ' A New Drawing Book...of Various Kinds of Birds, Drawn from the Life by Mr. Francis Barlow' 1731 (1 of 9)
Date:
1731
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, smooth, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/8 x 7 5/16 inches (28.3 x 18.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, in black ink, upper center: "A New | Drawing Book | Consisting of | Various Kinds of BIRDS, | Drawn from y Life by M.r Fra. Barlow | and Engrav'd by G Buckham jun.r | MDCCXXXI."' lower center: "N. B. As this Book consists entirely of Finish'd Pieces, they will be sold separate (if | requir'd) being not only proper for Youth to Copy after, but Ornamental for the Closet. | Printed for & Sold by H. Overton & J Hoole at ye white horse without Newgate."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1000
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
plants | hills | drapery | animal art | sandpipers | birds
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:41402