Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem charming carving There were a few different

There were a few different plate designs produced

*Knife sharpener box he is standing on sold separately

but that is not the case with this one

perfect for hanging it up

and the gold and white painted detail on the sticks

Descend and Sing Antique Ink Drawing After Alexander Pope Poem charming carving There were a few differentThis beautifully executed drawing, which I might guess dates to the earlyish 19th century, takes its inspiration from the poem by Alexander Pope reproduced below. It seems the nine descendants from heaven, who have come to sing, have gained some earthly company, as I count thirteen altogether here, seven I think for sure with the wings of angels, and it does look like nine with instruments in hand. It seems quite appropriate that it should have been