Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Bridge of Meulan
Date:
1835
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving, with graphite and scraping out; later engraver's proof on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 12 inches (21.6 × 30.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.479. E.P. Still later. (touched) 4."; lower center: "[It appears to me that the half [lights] have come up too dark and the ray | [...] in the dark parts. Badly printed perhaps - [...] I have | touched up and request Mr. [...] to make the strength and bright light on the [Hill] and the end of the bridge. Make a little more defind"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.7622
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject | bridge | river
Associated Places:
Meulan | Seine | Europe | France
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Translations - Turner and Printmaking (Yale Center for British Art, 1993-09-29 - 1993-12-05)
Publications:
Eric M. Lee, Translations : Turner and printmaking, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 1993, pp. 42-43, no. 179, NJ18 .T85 L44 1993 (YCBA)