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Creator:
Published by Sir Frank Short, 1857–1945
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Print made by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Print made by Charles Turner, 1774–1857
Title:
Holy Island Cathedral
Part Of:

Collective Title: Subjects from the Liber Studiorum after J.M.W. Turner

Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving (electrotype proof) on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 × 15 inches (27.9 × 38.1 cm), Plate: 8 1/8 × 11 1/2 inches (20.6 × 29.2 cm), Image: 7 × 10 3/8 inches (17.8 × 26.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite: "Proof from the original Liber copper plate (in halves) belonging to Charles Turner Son, after the mezzotint had been polished off"; "This is from the two pieces (only 1 or 2 proofs taken) | they were afterwards joined up, & and electrotype | made for Frank Short."; "The mezzotint was taken off by Frank Short"; "F.S."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10947
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29372
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