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Creator:
Print made by Edward Francis Finden, 1791–1857
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
after sketch by William Page, 1794–1872
Title:
Parnassus and Castalian Spring
Additional Title(s):
Frontispiece Vignette to Volume XIV of 'The Works of Lord Byron: with his letters and journals, and his life'
Part Of:

Collective Title: Byron's Life and Works

Date:
1833
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper, with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 13/16 × 7 7/16 inches (24.9 × 18.9 cm), Plate: 9 1/4 × 6 15/16 inches (23.5 × 17.6 cm), Chine collé: 8 3/4 × 6 5/16 inches (22.2 × 16 cm), Image: 4 × 3 1/4 inches (10.2 × 8.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.424"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower center: "Byron's Works 1832-34"

Lettered, lower left: "Drawn by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. from a Sketch from W. Page."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by E. Finden."; lettered, lower center: "PARNASSUS. | And Castaliam Spring. | Published by John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1833."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.13565
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:45290
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