Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Fishing Boats off Calais (The Pas de Calais)
Date:
between 1859 and 1861
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 × 15 3/8 inches (28.9 × 39.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R. 717"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "Turner - J Cousen"; lower center: " "Now for the painter (rope) Passengers going on board" R.A 1827 Turner Gallery (also known as Pas de Calais"; lower right: "First State"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.13856
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:39288