Shugborough - Woodland scene: engraving

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Date:1630 - 1699 (c.)

Description:Showing a woodland scene with a nymph and shepherds. Inscribed 'From an Original Picture of Gaspar Poussin, In the Collection of Thomas Anson, Esqr., To whom this Plate is Inscribed by his Obliged Humble Servt., William Woollett.''Gaspar Poussin pinxt., [painted].

A relief carving of a different Poussin painting, 'Et in Arcadia Ego', is part of the Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough.

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Donor ref:SV-IV.317 (45/8250)

Source: William Salt Library

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