Sterne and The Grisette: P.383-1991

People, subjects and objects depicted

• Print
• Sterne, Laurence

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

• Text: PAINTED BY G. S. NEWTON, R. A.
• Location: Plate lower left
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: London, Published Jany. 1 1838, by F. G. Moon by Special Appointment, Printseller in Ordinary to Her Majesty / and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, 20, Threadneedle Street.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Address

• Text: ENGD. BY GEORGE T. DOO, HISTL. ENGR. IN ORD. TO HIS LATE / MAJESTY WILLIAM IV. & H.R.H. THE D. OF YORK 1837.
• Location: Plate lower right
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: STERNE AND THE GRISETTE.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Title

• Text: To Robert Vernon Esqre. This Engraving / Is respectfully dedicated by his Obliged & Obedient Servant F. G. Moon.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Dedication

• Text: THE BEAUTIFUL GRISETTE ROSE UP WHEN I SAID THIS AND GOING BEHIND THE COUNTER REACHED DOWN A PARCEL AND UNTIED IT. I ADVANCED TO THE SIDE OVER AGAINST / HER. THEY WERE ALL TOO LARGE. THE BEAUTIFUL GRISETTE MEASURED THEM ONE BY ONE ACROSS MY HAND. IT WOULD NOT ALTER THEIR DIMENSIONS, - SHE BEGGED. I / WOULD TRY A SINGLE PAIR, WHICH SEEMED TO BE THE LEAST. SHE HELD IT OPEN. MY HAND SLIPPED INTO IT AT ONCE. IT WILL NOT DO, SAID I, SHAKING MY HEAD A LITTLE. / NO, SAID SHE, DOING THE SAME THING. Sternes Sentimental Journey.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.383-1991
Primary reference Number: 19874
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints