Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, BritishText by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British
Title:
Nor Swords were Forged but Void of Care and Crime
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 × 11 3/4 inches (22.9 × 29.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper right: "6 | Nor swords were forgd but void of care and crime | The soft creation slept away their time | Ovid, Golden Age"; lettered below image, lower center: "Design'd & Engravd by G.C. & Publish'd Jany. 1. 1795"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection