Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Calais Pier
Date:
between 1859 and 1861
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 × 11 3/4 inches (22.9 × 29.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.692"; lower center: "Engraver's Proof"; lower right: "R.A. 1803"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "Calais Pier, with French poissards preparing for sea: an English packet arriving"; lower center: "Turner- J. Cousen"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection