In Tate Britain
Walk Through British Art: 1730
Free entry- Artist
- Francis Hayman 1708–1776
- Medium
- Oil paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- Support: 995 x 1252 mm
frame: 1190 x 1442 x 80 mm - Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Purchased with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund (with a contribution from the Wolfson Foundation) and Tate Members 2006
- Reference
- T12221
Display caption
Samuel Richardson was one of the earliest practitioners of the novel. He came to public attention with Pamela: or, Virtue rewarded 1740, which tells the story of a virtuous young maidservant and the lustful attentions of her master whom she constantly rebuffs, then reforms and finally marries. Painted scenes from the book can be seen nearby. Richardson’s novel was one of many that were to emerge in the 18th century by authors such as Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift and Henry Fielding.
Gallery label, February 2016
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