Print made by Edward Francis Finden, 1791–1857, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
The Bridge of Sighs, Venice
Date:
1832-1834
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving, first published state on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper, with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 3/4 × 11 1/4 inches (42.5 × 28.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.421"; lower center: "First state"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "Turner -"; lower center: "Bridge of Sighs Venice (1st state artists names on plate) Byron's Life & Works 1832-34"; lower right: "One of Turners Proofs"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection