A scarlet being, being scarlet [graphic]Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker[20 November 1829]eng"The apex of a tall plant with red flowers, intended for a scarlet runner, supports the head of Scarlett, in wig and bands, in profile to the left, his eyes a slit between closed lids. The plant grows from the summit of a hill or mound, backed by trees and clouds."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image; the letters "i" and "g" in the first "being" in title scored through to read "bean" and a letter "a" etched above the "i".Imprint continues: ... sole publisher of W. Heaths etchings.