Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Pierre Charles Canot, ca. 1710–1777, French, active in Britain

after Peter Monamy, 1681–1749, British

Published by Robert Wilkinson, 1758–1825, British

Published by Bowles & Carver, 1763–1830, British
Title:
A Ship in Distress. Design'd to represent the loss of the Victory by a violent Storm near the Race of Alderney in the Year 1744. Sr. John Balchen the Admiral, & upwards of 1000 Men were on board & unhappily perish'd in the Waves
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Printed for Robert Wilkinson, 58, Cornhil, & Bowles & Carver, 69, St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.13.130
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
clouds | storm | wind | sea | ships | historical subject
Associated Places:
Alderney | Guernsey | Channel Islands
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4523