Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British

after David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

Published by Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British
Title:
The Romans Polite to Strangers
Date:
ca. 1781
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint and etching on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/8 x 22 5/16 inches (38.4 x 56.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper right on back: "172"; inscribed in graphite, center on back (written vertically downwards): "814"; inscribed in brown ink, lower right on back: "[?72.]"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "[?2]"; inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "3"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10966
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
genre subject | masks | perspective | smoke | spectators | distance | buildings | columns | windows | figures | pediment | architectural subject | horses (animals) | animals
Associated Places:
Europe | Rome | Lazio | Italy
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29391