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Pamela in the bedroom with Mrs Jewkes and Mr. B: P.22-1979

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pamela in the bedroom with Mrs Jewkes and Mr. B
Plate 7
Adventures of Pamela

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Truchy, Laurent
Painter: Highmore, Joseph (After)
Author: Richardson, Samuel (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1979) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1745

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Pamela undressing herself (Mrs. Jewkes being first got to bed) / while Mr. B. disguised in the maids clothes with the apron thrown / over his face, is impatiently waiting for the execution of his plot.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Pamela se deshabille, Mad.me Jewkes etant deja couchee; tandis que/ M.r B. deguise sous les habits de la servante, et la tablier sur le visage,/ attend avec impatience le moment d'executer son dessein.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.22-1979
Primary reference Number: 229638
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Audit data

Created: Friday 30 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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