Richard Bernard Godfrey, 1728–op.1794, British, Ships in Distress, 1796
- Title:
- Ships in Distress
- Date:
- 1796
- Materials & Techniques:
- Line engraving with hand coloring on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 12 1/8 x 16 11/16 inches (30.8 x 42.4 cm), Plate: 11 3/4 x 16 11/16 inches (29.8 x 42.4 cm), Image: 10 3/4 x 16 inches (27.3 x 40.6 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "Brooking pinxt."; lower center: "SHIPS IN DISTRESS. | Published 12th. April, 1796. by LAURIE & WHITTLE. 53 Fleet Street London."; lower right: "B. B. Godfrey sculpt."
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1978.43.189
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- clouds | flags | marine art | masts | meteorology | sails | science | sea | ships | storm | waves (natural events) | wind
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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