Thomas Gray, recalled after his death as having often sat at Stoke Poges contemplating the flowing of a stream in the middle of the day; representing noon. Engraving by I. Taylor jr after R. Smirke.
- Smirke, Robert, 1752-1845.
- Date:
- Dec.r 20 1782
- Reference:
- 2913421i
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About this work
Description
Gray's Elegy vv. 101-104. Gray is depicted in 17th-century costume, wearing slashed breeches and a feather hat. He rests his head on his hand in a pensive pose as he watches the river of life pass by
Publication/Creation
London (near the one mile stone Islington) : Published by I. Taylor junr, Dec.r 20 1782.
Physical description
1 print : engraving and etching, circular ; image 25.7 x 25.7 cm
Lettering
Noon. There at the foot of yonder nodding beech / That wreathes its old fantastic roots so high, / His listless length at noon-tide would he stretch, / And pore upon the brook that babbles by. See Gray's Elegy in a country churchyard. Painted by R. Smirke. Engraved by Isaac Taylor junr.
Taylor has engraved "writhes" where the usual text has "wreathes"
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2913421i
Notes
The second print in a set of four prints by Isaac Taylor after Robert Smirke representing the four times of day
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores