Yale Center for British Art

Creator:: Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, British
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:: Babylon
Date:: 1835-1836
Materials & Techniques:: Etching and line engraving; engraver's proof (c)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:: Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R. 582 (c)"; lower right: "To R Wallis | with J Cousen's respects"; in black ink, lower left to lower right: "Turner | (excessively choice & scarce) | 'Findens Bible 1834' The Ruins of Babylon | EP presented to Wallis by Cousen"
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:: Public Domain
Accession Number:: B1977.14.7900
Classification:: Prints
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:: river | landscape (representation)
Associated Places:: Euphrates | Babylon | Iraq
Currently On View:: Not on view
Link:: https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:51506