Milk below Maids, plate 2 of The Cries of London, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), pub. by Colnaghi & Co., 1793

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"Milk Below Maids" is the second plate in the series "The Cries of London," which is a collection of artworks by the English painter Francis Wheatley. The series, created towards the end of the 18th century, depicts various street vendors in London, capturing the vibrancy and diversity of urban life during that period. Each plate in the series portrays a different street vendor, with "Milk Below Maids" specifically focusing on milkmaids, who were a common sight in London, selling fresh milk directly from containers carried on their heads or in pails.

This particular work, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti, was published in 1793 by Colnaghi & Co., a prominent print publisher and art dealer of the time. Schiavonetti's engraving is a testament to the collaborative nature of art production in the period, where painters would often rely on skilled engravers to disseminate their work to a wider audience through prints. The series gained popularity and was well-received for its picturesque and somewhat romanticized portrayal of everyday life in the capital.

Francis Wheatley's "The Cries of London" holds historical significance as it documents the social and economic fabric of London before the full onset of the Industrial Revolution. The series, including "Milk Below Maids," is valued not only for its artistic merit but also for its contribution to the understanding of the urban culture and the working-class populace of 18th-century London. Wheatley's work is characterized by its attention to detail, the use of bright colors, and the lively expressions of his subjects, which bring the scenes to life and offer a window into the past.

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