THE DELIGHTFUL STORY.

Dateca. 1787

After work by George Morland (1763-1804)

Engraver William Ward

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving

DimensionsOH: 13 1/2" x OW: 14"; Plate H: 13" x W: 13 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1975-301

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "THE DELIGHTFUL STORY./ Painted by G. Morland/ Two blooming Nymphs all in a downy bed/ In virgin raptures fell the tender flame/ Entranc'd young Nancy lay while Lucy read/ Both dwell with pleasure on the charming theme/ W.C."ProvenanceBefore 1975, Pottinger-Walters Antiques (Goshen, IN); 1975-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).