Spring and Winter. Le Printemps et l'Hiver, Robert Dighton, between 1785 and 1786

A pretty and coquettishly dressed milkmaid stands full-face, her pails hung from a wooden yoke across her shoulders. Her expression and pose suggest that she is about to receive favourably the overtures of an elderly beau who stands ogling behind her (right), holding coins in his hand. In the background are farm-buildings and cows. C. 1785/6 hand-coloured mezzotint. Date: between 1785 and 1786. Dimensions: Height: 352 mm; Width: 250 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Spring and Winter. Le Printemps et l'Hiver (BM 1935,0522.1.183)