Creator Biography
William Darton, British, 1787-1876.
Preview
Creation Date
1825
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
8.5 x 5
Credit Line
Gift in Loving Memory of Boris Blick & Judith Rosenbloom Blick by their daughter Sarah Blick, 2024
Accession Number
2015.48
Provenance
None
Description
Engraving of a man shown in profile holding a small book to his chest. The description under the image reads, "Died April 4th, 1771, Oliver Goldsmith, author of 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' & c; but more eminent as a poet, by 'The Deserted Village,' and 'The Traveller,' poems of extraordinary merit. Goldsmith was born at Roscommon in Ireland, or, according to some authorities, at Ferns, or, as others say, at Elphin, Nov. 29 1728.The simplicity of his character, the integrity of his heart, and the merit of his productions made his company acceptable to the better sort."
Keywords
british print, engraving, william darton, oliver goldsmith, 2015.48