Bauldy and Mause
This lively etching by David Allan captures a moment of rural mischief from the famous Scottish play *The Gentle Shepherd*. We see the character Bauldy clumsily climbing over a wooden fence, looking quite startled as he approaches Mause, who is peacefully sitting in her yard holding a chicken. Surrounded by a sleeping cat and pecking hens, Mause seems oblivious to the intruder. Allan was often called the 'Scottish Hogarth' for his ability to capture everyday life and humor, and this scene perfectly illustrates his talent for storytelling through detailed, expressive characters.
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