| Method | Lithograph |
| Artist | Edmund Walker after T.C. Rowland |
| Published | Published by T. Catherall, Eastgate Row, Chester. Day & Son Lithrs. to the Queen. [n.d. c. 1850] |
| Dimensions | Image 185 x 190 mm, Sheet 350 x 222 mm |
| Notes |
A popular print illustrating the characters from the 19th century 'Ballad of Jenny Jones" which tells the tale of a sailor named Edward Morgan from Llanglollen who sailed the world seeing many famous places and people but longs to return to his home and his love Jenny Jones. The character of Edward Morgan is dressed in naval uniform standing holding a pint of ale aloft in his right hand, his left finger tips touching the table behind him. The character of Jenny Jones stands behind him and is dressed in a fabric cap, shawl, and apron over her striped dress, she cuts a piece of cheese from behind a table while looking at Morgan. The scene is set in domestic interior with bamboo style chairs, a table with table cloth, plates, and jug, with a framed print of ship on the wall in the background and below the image a verse of the lyrics to the 'Ballad of Jenny Jones': And we'll live on our cheese and our ale in contentment, And so thro' our dear native valley shall rove; For indeed in our hearts we both love that Llangollen, And sweet Jenny Morgan with truth will I love. Edmund Walker (fl. 1850-1856) was printer and printmaker who worked for the lithographers Day & Son. Condition: Overall surface dirt, in stain along the lower right edge, repaired puncture in the upper left margin and just into the image, repaired tear through inscription space. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 52586 |