Cries of London : (Francis Wheatley, R.A.) 1747-1801 / by Octavius Pink ; introduction by Henry Chance Newton ; music arranged by Hubert S. Ryan.
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TextPublication details: London : Art & Music, [ca. 1905]Description: [44] leaves : ill., music ; 36 cmSubject(s): DDC classification: - 769.92 20
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VWML | Gift | Storage | MP 50 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Reference only | Presented to the library by Douglas and Helen Kennedy. | 2674 |
Features reproductions of 13 engravings by various artists after paintings by Wheatley. The engravings, published in London by Colnaghi, are dated July 2, 1793-May 1, 1797.
Each of these reproductions is accompanied by a leaf of descriptive letterpress and by the musical arrangement of a street cry for voice and piano.
The illustrations also include Wheatley's self-portrait, his portrait of Mrs. Wheatley as Winter (engr. by Bartolozzi), and a variant engraving of Hot spiced gingerbread, smoking hot.