Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Thomas Girtin, 1775–1802, British

after John Robert Cozens, 1752–1797, British
Title:
Rocca del Papa, with Monte Cavo
Date:
ca. 1796
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (16.8 x 23.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, verso, upper left: "Monte Cavo"; in graphite, verso, lower right: "Rocca del Pappa from | [illegible]" | "THOMAS GIRTIN: ROCCA DEL PAPPA | WITH MONTE CARO"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.3.840
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
landscape | shepherd | village | hills | trees | forest | clouds | sheep | Grand Tour
Associated Places:
Europe | Italy | Rome | Lazio | Roma | Cavo, Monte | Rocca di Papa
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Thomas Girtin (Yale Center for British Art, 1986-01-21 - 1986-03-30)

The Art of Alexander and John Robert Cozens (Yale Center for British Art, 1980-09-17 - 1980-11-16)
Publications:
Susan Morris, Thomas Girtin, 1775-1802, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 1986, pp. 18, 50, 79, no. 119, NJ18 .G44 M67 (LC) (YCBA)

Andrew Wilton, The Art of Alexander and John Robert Cozens, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 1980, pp. 61-62, no. 174, pl. 60, NJ18 C83 W55 OVERSIZE (YCBA)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:5979