Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Thomas Bowles III, ca. 1712–1767, British

after unknown artist, (Black, R.)

Published by Robert Wilkinson, 1758–1825, British
Title:
A Prospect of the New Aqueduct of Lisbon, as crossing over the Valley of Alcantra on Stone Arches, the Largest of which is 150 feet wide, and 249 feet High. Which is 47 feet higher than the Monument in London
Date:
between 1780 and 1815
Materials & Techniques:
Hand-colored engraving on wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 60 1/2in. (153.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
London printed for Rob't Wilkinson 58 Cornhill
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1995.13.33
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
cattle | cityscape | people | aqueduct | hills | arches
Associated Places:
Europe | Lisboa | Portugal
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:4614