The Delightful Story

The Delightful Story
Engraved by W. Ward 1787

The Delightful Story, c.1910. Mezzotint, titled with letters below, 30.2 x 34.5cm.
Lettered below title: Two blooming Nymphs all in a downy bed / In virgin raptures fell the tender flame / Entranced young Nancy lay while Lucy read / Both dwell with pleasure on the charming theme. W.C. George Morland was one of the first artists to avoid patronage and paint purely for his own pleasure

The farmer's visit to his married daugher in town

Engraved by W. Bond in 1789. Stipple.

The first pledge of love

Engraved by W. Ward and published by T. Prattent in 1788. Stipple.

Suspence (note spelling is Morland's for suspense)

Engraved by W. Ward and published by T. Prattent in 1788. Stipple.