Concept

Gardening

Images

  • Four female torsos joined at the waist with garden features as heads; symbolising the four seasons in a garden. Etching by T. B., c. 1797.
  • A tree bearing fruit labelled with virtues; representing the life of the Christian. Coloured etching by J. Couse, c. 1780, after J. Bakewell.
  • Naked putti at work in a garden, representing the element earth. Etching by C. Duflos, ca 1750, after F. Boucher.
  • The Foundling Hospital: the main buildings seen from within the grounds. Engraving by W. Wallis after himself, 1816.
  • Two cherubim (?) in a garden pointing to the sky from where an angel looks down on the busy gardeners. Etching by J. Miller after himself.

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