Print made by Robert Wallis, 1794–1878, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Lancaster from the Aqueduct Bridge
Date:
1827-1838
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with chine collé; later engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 × 22 5/8 inches (41.9 × 57.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: R. 210 E.P."; lower right: "A[...] Cooper Esq."; lower left: "R.210. E.P. Same lettering as Etching. With additional figures in cornfield, but fishing rod on left ^ is | dark & the float visible | Unfinished fishing rod dark & float visible"; lower center: "No. 1"; lower right: "To A. Cooper Esqu R. A. with Robt. Wall."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection