Attributed to Peter Rashleigh, active 1775Pupil of John Malchair, 1730–1812, German, active in Britain (1754–1812)
Title:
Bewdley Bridge, Worcester
Date:
1775
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and gray wash on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 12 3/4 inches (23.5 × 32.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in pen and black ink, upper left: "Bridgeworth Thropshire July 12 1775 [...]"; in graphite, upper left: "Bewdley, [...], Bridge"; in graphite, upper center: "This [...] by a [...] | [...]"; in graphite, center right: "possibly Peter Rashleigh | IF - [...]"; in graphite, lower right: "Shrops"; in graphite, lower right: "143(10)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5711
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
marine art | boats | cityscape | arches | bridge (built work) | river