Rural Happiness under a Patriot King

DESCRIPTION: This 1794 image is a vintage book illustration titled "Rural Happiness under a Patriot King," published in January 1794. The print depicts a peaceful scene of country life, featuring a crowd of people near a cottage and a shepherd playing a pipe. It includes a poetic stanza describing the return of laborers to their families at the end of the day. The engraving credits Corbould as the artist and Barlow as the engraver. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 14.25 x 19 CREATORS: Barlow after Corbauld PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: M A Meilan DATE: 1794 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with a patina of age SUBJECT: Classics & Literature PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.