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Pamela and Mr.B in the summer house: P.17-1979

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pamela and Mr.B in the summer house
Plate 2
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: Mr. B. Expostulating with Pamela in the Summer house after some liberties taken Mrs. Jervis (who is seen through the window) having just before left her.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Mr. B tache d'adoucit Pamela apres avoir pris / quelques libertés. Mad.me Jervis qui vient de la quitter / est vue au travers des chassis.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.17-1979
Primary reference Number: 229633
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Audit data

Created: Friday 30 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 5 July 2022 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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