He delighted to avail himself of the credulity of Ingenuous Youth

Primary Artist

Bernhard Smith (1820–1885)

Title

He delighted to avail himself of the credulity of Ingenuous Youth

Date made

1878 – c.1880

Category

Print

Print type

planographic

Technique

lithograph, printed in black ink, from one stone [or plate]

Text printed from matrix

Printed lower edge, 'He delighted to avail himself of the Credulity of Ingenuous Youth, To impose upon it -- to make it Rail against those / who chiefly do expect[?] pleasantreys during thor Lives here.'.

Matrix size

20.0 x 15.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition unknown

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

67383

Creators

Smith, Bernhard. | (1820–1885) Australian | English | Male | artist

Last Updated

04 Sep 2025

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 87.1189

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