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Shepherd's Meal

Engraver John Raphael Smith British
After George Morland British
Publisher John Raphael Smith British
February 1, 1803
Not on view
Under a tree, one shepherd leans on a staff and talks to another, who sits and holds a loaf and knife. Their crooks are propped at left and sheep dogs rest at their feet.

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Object Information
  • Title: Shepherd's Meal
  • Engraver: John Raphael Smith (British, baptized Derby 1751–1812 Doncaster)
  • Artist: After George Morland (British, London 1763–1804 London)
  • Publisher: John Raphael Smith (British, baptized Derby 1751–1812 Doncaster)
  • Date: February 1, 1803
  • Medium: Mezzotint, hand-colored
  • Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to image): 19 7/8 × 19 5/8 in. (50.5 × 49.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Frederick Townsend Martin, 1914
  • Object Number: 14.1.17
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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