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Mr. Wignell in the Character of Darby
William Dunlap (American, 1766–1839)
about 1832
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving printed in red-brown ink
Dimensions
Platemark: 17.8 x 10 cm (7 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
from John M. Falconer; given by friends of the Museum
Accession NumberM3029
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Signed
In plate, within frame for image, at lower right: Wm. Dunlap del. et fect.
InscriptionsIn plate, above image: Darby's Return. / page 13 after the 9th line from the top read. / There, Lads and little Lasses sweet as honey, / Marry for Love, and never think of money,;
In plate, below image: Mr Wignell in the Character of Darby. / There, father Luke! one sheep's as good as two, / Nor need I count my turkeys when I woo.
In plate, within frame for image, at lower right: Wm. Dunlap del. et fect.
In plate, below image: Mr Wignell in the Character of Darby. / There, father Luke! one sheep's as good as two, / Nor need I count my turkeys when I woo.
In plate, within frame for image, at lower right: Wm. Dunlap del. et fect.
ProvenanceCollection of J. M. Falconer; purchased by friends of the MFA, 1885