Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, BritishText by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British
Title:
Against the Head which Innocence Secures
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 × 9 inches (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper right: "4"; upper center: "Against the head which innocence secures | Insidious malice aims her darts in vain | Blown backward by the powerful breath of heaven | S Johnsons Irene"; lettered below image, lower center: "Design'd & Engrav'd by G.C. & Pubd. Jany. 1. 1795"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection