Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by George Cooke, 1781–1834, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British

after sketch by James Hakewill, 1778–1843, British
Title:
The Roman Forum, from the Tower of the Capitol
Date:
1818-1820
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving, with graphite, scraping out, and chine collé; early touched engraver's proof on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 13/16 × 17 3/8 inches (30 × 44.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Mr. Turner's Touches"; lower right: "No.12 Bulstrode Street. | [Wilbuck Sr.]"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6741
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:16063