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A Baulk to the Forestallers, by J. Evans, 1750

A Baulk to the Forestallers

J. Evans

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century Sheet Music

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Overview

A Baulk to the Forestallers is a 1750 by J. Evans, depicting Sheet Music, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. Evans
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows the words to a song called "A Baulk to the Forestallers." It was sold in London by J. Evans back in the late 1700s. The print is basically the lyrics, so no fancy pictures here. Back then, people bought these to sing along at home or in taverns. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.

The story of this work

Overview

The print features the lyrics for the song "A Baulk to the Forestallers," published in London by J. Evans around the late 18th century.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. Evans

These late-18th-century prints capture everyday British life with crisp lines and sharp satire.

See the richer artist page

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