A Snake in the Grass
Sir Joshua Reynolds (after) 1723 - 1792
Summary
Female figure sat in landscape with her white gown pulled open at the chest. Her left arm is leant on the grass supporting her body whilst her right arm is raised to hide her blushing cheeks. Cupid to the left tugs at the sash around the female figures waist. A snake is in the grass in the bottom right section. Red curtain in top section. A stipple engraving printed in colour and published 24 September 1787 by J.R. Smith.
Object Name
A Snake in the Grass
Creators Name
Date Created
1802
Dimensions
plate: 32.5cm x 25cm
support (sight): 35.5cm x 28cm
accession number
1945.126
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Support
paper
Medium
engraving (stipple)
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