"Pamela, Plate 11" (no title)

This is part eleven of a twelve-part series based on Samuel Richardson's highly successful epistolatory novel Pamela: Or Virtue Rewarded which was one of the most influential works of English literature of the 18th century. Written in the form of letters and journal entries through the eyes of Pamela Andrews, a 15-year-old domestic servant, as she as she rejects the repeated failed seductions and attempted kidnappings by her wealthy employer, Mr. B. It's also a work of conduct literature about marriage, morality, and social class. It's heroine, Pamela navigates her low position in society and her religious training to remain "virtuous" against all odds. Between 1744 and 1745, the painter Joseph Highmore published advertisements seeking subscribers to support the publication of engravings based on his twelve paintings representing scenes from the novel. The prints were published with inscriptions in English and French to appeal to a wide audience.

In the eleventh scene, Pamela wins over Mr. B's uncle, Sir Jacob of Swinford, who eventually approves of their marriage. The group stands in a hall space. Sir Jacob described as "a rough old Fox-hunter" wears clothes for hunting and carries a whip. Lady Danvers (Mr. B's sister) also develops admiration for Pamela. The inscription reads: "Pamela asking the Blessing of S.r Jacob of Swinford, M.r B.'s Unkle, a rough old Fox-hunter, who after the most obstinate resolution to the contrary, relents, and becomes her great admirer. M.r B. behind, whispering Lady Davers she now having conceived the highest esteem for her new Sister. The Countess, Lord Davers and his nephew being present."
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