Yale Center for British Art

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

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Light Towers of the Hève
Date:
1834
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; engraver's proof (b) on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 × 11 inches (40.6 × 27.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.453 (b)"; lower left: "453. E.P. (b) Bright lights on tower. Before vignetting on left was altered | Ex Theobald"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.7534
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
harbor | lighthouses | river | marine art
Associated Places:
Le Phares de la Hève | Seine-Maritime | Seine | Le Havre | France
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:51408