Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet: 498 x 385 mm. (19 5/8 x 15 3/16 in.)
Plate: 446 x 355 mm. (17 9/16 x 14 in.)
Image: 370 x 321 mm. (14 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.988
A mother tying her child's hat-bow.
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (lugt supp. 555c).
Signed: 1
Inscribed: Recto: BL: "Gravé par J.G. Wille Graveur du Roi de S.M. Imp et Roi et de Roi de Danemark"; LWRC: "Les Soins Maternels/ Dedié a Son Altesse Imperiale...etc"; BR: "d'aprés le tableau de son fils Pierre Alexandre WIlle Peintre du Roi"; BRC: (graphite in diamond) "1595". Verso: BL: Claghorn stamp; BR: Garrett stamp.
Markings: Claghorn and Garrett collectors' stamps.
