Milton Composing Paradise Lost

Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834 · 1829

John Milton seated in the center on a throne with two young women (his daughters) at either side with writings instruments and paper. Above Milton four cherubs appear in the clouds. One has a harp. Text: "Milton Composing Paradise Lost. Published by William Pickering, Chancery Lane, London, Aug. 3, 1829."