Edward Scriven, 1775–1841, BritishAnd Thomas Williamson, active 1802after Richard Westall, 1765–1836, British
Title:
Telemachus and Mentor Discovered by Calypso
Date:
1810
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 22 × 28 7/8 inches (55.9 × 73.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by R. Westall R.A. | TELEMACHUS & MENTOR discovered by CALYPSO on the Shores of her Island"; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by E. Scriven Historical Engraver to their Royal Highnesses the Prince & Princess of Wales. | CALYPSO decouvrant TELEMAQUE & MENTOR sur les cotes de son ile"; lettered, lower center: "Published Jany.1 1810, by Clay & Scriven No.18, Ludgate Hill, London. | To HIs Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, this Plate is with His gracious permission humbly Dedicated by His Highnesses most obliged and devoted Servant, EDWD. SCRIVEN."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14502
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
religious and mythological subject | Greek mythology | Telemachus starts out with Mentor, in search of his father | Telemachus and Calypso