Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
George Jones, 1786–1869, British
Title:
Fire on the Thames
Date:
ca. 1808
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, blue wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 14 5/8 inches (23.5 × 37.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "Fire at Billingsgate in June | 1808"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.1300
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
boats | burning | fire | river
Associated Places:
England | United Kingdom | Thames
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
English Landscape (Paul Mellon Collection) 1630-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 1977-04-19 - 1977-07-17)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:10725