‘Drifting’ 1865. Wood engraving drawn by Alfred William Cooper and engraved by the Dalziels. 4½ x 7½ inches. Facing 98, Pictures of Society, Grave and Gay. Cooper’s design first appeared in London Society and was reissued in this gift book with a poem by Thomas Hood. Once again, Cooper evokes the romanticism of courtship in an idyllic landscape.

Photograph and text by Simon Cooke. You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link to this URL in a web document or cite it in a print one. [Click on the image to enlarge it.]

Bibliography

Pictures of Society, Grave and Gay (London: Sampson Low, 1865).


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