Print made by John Pye, 1782–1874, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, Britishafter sketch by James Hakewill, 1778–1843, British
Title:
The Rialto, Venice
Date:
1818-1820
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; touched engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 × 16 9/16 inches (27.9 × 42.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "the suggestion made on this proof with [13 or B] [Lear] of [encreaced] [strength] in the reflection of the Rialto in the water | is the work of Turner's pencil. [John] Pye"; inscribed in graphite, lower right: "[...] [...] after [...] [Plate]"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower center: "[C or l] [ouer] one"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6729
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
church | bridge | architectural subject | cityscape
Associated Places:
Ponte di Rialto | Grand Canal | San Bartolomeo church | Venezia | Veneto | Italy | Europe