F. BARTOLOZZI (*1728) after BUNBURY (*1750), Lord Thomas and Fair Annett, 1784, Crayon manner Francesco Bartolozzi (1728 Florence - 1815 Lissabon) after Henry William Bunbury (1750 - 1811 ): Lord Thomas and Fair Annett, scene from the English folk ballad, 1784, Crayon manner Technique: Crayon manner on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed: "H. Bunbury inv. / Bartolozzi [?]". Date: 1784 Description: The artwork presents an interaction between three figures in historical costumes, embedded in an interior with classical elements. A man hands a small bottle to a seated woman in a hat, while a second woman watches them, accompanied by a small dog. The scene is framed by an oval border that emphasises the central motif. The scene shows the enamoured Lord Thomas (also Sweet Willie) kneeling before the beautiful Annet (also Annie or Elinor) and presenting her with a rose. Next to him is the jealous "nut-brown maiden" with a dagger. Illustration of an English folk ballad called "Lord Thomas and Fair Annet" Keywords: ballad; folk ballad; Lord Thomas; Fair Annet; artwork; historical wardrobe; interaction; flask; interior; classical elements; man; two women; hat; dog; scene; oval; border; motif; elegance; costumes; facial expression; gesture; gathering;, 18th century, Romanticism, Costumes, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 40,6 cm x 35,8 cm (16 x 14,1 in)