Engraving: Whitefield Preaching at Moorfields, A.D. 1742 - Harper's Weekly, September 9th, 1865. New York: Harper's, 1865. [8747]
Single large leaf, 10 1/2 x 16 inches. Reverse with typical Harper's Weekly content. Very good. Engraving.
A dynamic wood engraving showing George Whitefield engaged in open-air preaching, with the crowd partly sympathetic and partly antagonistic. He is about to be struck by a whip, and opponents, including soldiers, are trying to drown out his voice with drums and musical instruments.
Suitable for framing.