Lot Essay
The subject is taken from The Seasons by James Thomson, in which Musidora, about to bathe, is spied on by Damon. The subject was engraved by Bartolozzi in 1782.
Details
Angelica Kauffman, R.A. (1741-1807)
Damon and Musidora
on copper, oval
7¾ x 6¼in. (19.7 x 15.8cm.)
Damon and Musidora
on copper, oval
7¾ x 6¼in. (19.7 x 15.8cm.)
Provenance
Major-General Kennett Gregg Henderson, C.B. ( );
Christie's, 20 December 1902, lot 37 (32gns. to Leggatt).
Christie's, 20 December 1902, lot 37 (32gns. to Leggatt).