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1. Top Panel: Plan, Column Details; Bottom Panel: View of a Ruined Theater, Probably that at Miletus

Top Panel: Plan, Column Details; Bottom Panel: View of a Ruined Theater, Probably that at Miletus
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with gray and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 15 inches (54 x 38.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. Details of a Composite Order from the Temple of Augustus at Mylasa

Details of a Composite Order from the Temple of Augustus at Mylasa
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 15 1/16 inches (54 x 38.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. Remains of an Ionic Order and Circus at Aphrodisias

Remains of an Ionic Order and Circus at Aphrodisias
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 11/16 inches (54 x 37.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Details of a Corinthian Order, Possibly from Mylasa

Details of a Corinthian Order, Possibly from Mylasa
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/8 x 15 3/16 inches (53.7 x 38.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Posizione delle Piramidi di Sachara

Posizione delle Piramidi di Sachara
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 15/16 inches (54.1 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Plans and Views of Two Pyramids, One Cephron's at Giza

Plans and Views of Two Pyramids, One Cephron's at Giza
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 13/16 inches (54 x 37.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. View, Cross Section, and Other Details of Cheop's Pyramid at Giza

View, Cross Section, and Other Details of Cheop's Pyramid at Giza
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 7/8 inches (54 x 37.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Frieze and Capitals (from Priene?)

Frieze and Capitals (from Priene?)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 15 inches (54.2 x 38.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. One Side of a Coin

One Side of a Coin
Creator:
James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 7 3/4 inches (23.5 × 19.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. A Three-Faced Urn

A Three-Faced Urn
Creator:
James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on thin, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/2 × 8 inches (24.1 × 20.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Landscape with Classical Building at Left

Landscape with Classical Building at Left
Creator:
Rev. William Gilpin, 1724–1804
Date:
between 1745 and 1748
Materials & Techniques:
Brown and gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper, prepared with orange wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 x 7 11/16in. (12.7 x 19.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Shipping Scene with Three Figures on shore

Shipping Scene with Three Figures on shore
Creator:
Rev. William Gilpin, 1724–1804
Date:
between 1745 and 1748
Materials & Techniques:
Brown wash, gray wash, pen and brown ink, and graphite with some scraping on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper, prepared with yellow wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 3/8 x 7 13/16 inches (13.7 x 19.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Classical Landscape with Two Figures on Lake Shore

Classical Landscape with Two Figures on Lake Shore
Creator:
Rev. William Gilpin, 1724–1804
Date:
between 1745 and 1748
Materials & Techniques:
Brown and gray wash with pen and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper, prepared with yellow wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 5/16 x 7 3/4 inches (13.5 x 19.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Landscape with a Lake and Distant Mountain

Landscape with a Lake and Distant Mountain
Creator:
Alexander Cozens, 1717–1786
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Brushed black ink with graphite and buff ground on medium, sightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches (15.9 x 20 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. The Glade

The Glade
Creator:
Alexander Cozens, 1717–1786
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Brushed black ink and orange-brown ground on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, mounted on thick, moderately textured, wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 5/8 x 7 7/8 inches (14.3 x 20 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Details of a Corinthian Order at Geramo

Details of a Corinthian Order at Geramo
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches (54 x 37.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. A Doorway from Geramo

A Doorway from Geramo
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 15/16 inches (53.9 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. View of the Theater and Plan of the Ionic Temple at Sardis

View of the Theater and Plan of the Ionic Temple at Sardis
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with black and brown ink and gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper with gray wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 15/16 inches (54 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Members of a Ionic Temple in Ruins at Priene (now Turunclar)

Members of a Ionic Temple in Ruins at Priene (now Turunclar)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 × 14 15/16 inches (54.1 × 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Details of an Ionic Capital, Column, and Frieze from Hierapolis (now Pamukkale)

Details of an Ionic Capital, Column, and Frieze from Hierapolis (now Pamukkale)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 7/16 x 15 3/16 inches (54.4 x 38.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. Door in the Corinthian Order from Aphrodisias (now Geyve)

Door in the Corinthian Order from Aphrodisias (now Geyve)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 3/8 x 15 1/16 inches (54.3 x 38.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Remains of an Ionic Temple of Bacchus at Aphrodisias

Remains of an Ionic Temple of Bacchus at Aphrodisias
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 15/16 inches (54 x 37.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. Details of a Corinthian Order from a Temple at Cnidus

Details of a Corinthian Order from a Temple at Cnidus
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 3/8 x 15 inches (54.3 x 38.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. View of the Valley of Sardis and View of a Ruined Bridge

View of the Valley of Sardis and View of a Ruined Bridge
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black and brown ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper with gray wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 15/16 inches (54.1 x 37.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Details of a Doric Order from the Forum of Halicarnassus and Details from a Temple in Geyna

Details of a Doric Order from the Forum of Halicarnassus and Details from a Temple in Geyna
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/16 x 14 3/4 inches (53.5 x 37.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. View and Plan of the Theater of Hierapolis (now Pamukkale)

View and Plan of the Theater of Hierapolis (now Pamukkale)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 3/8 x 14 15/16 inches (54.3 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Plan of the Circus and Details of Capitals and Other Ornaments from Laodicea

Plan of the Circus and Details of Capitals and Other Ornaments from Laodicea
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 15/16 inches (54.1 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. Details of the Corinthian Order at the Third Theater of Laodicea and Plan of the Circus at Laodicea

Details of the Corinthian Order at the Third Theater of Laodicea and Plan of the Circus at Laodicea
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 13/16 inches (53.9 x 37.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Plan of the Second Theater of Laodicea and Details of a Composite Order

Plan of the Second Theater of Laodicea and Details of a Composite Order
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/8 x 14 13/16 inches (53.6 x 37.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Details of a Doric Order from Toreh

Details of a Doric Order from Toreh
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 7/8 inches (54.2 x 37.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Frieze and Capital of the Ionic Temple at Toreh

Frieze and Capital of the Ionic Temple at Toreh
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 3/16 x 14 15/16 inches (53.8 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. Plan of the Temple of Juno at Samos and Details of a Column

Plan of the Temple of Juno at Samos and Details of a Column
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 15 1/16 inches (54 x 38.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Topographical Map of the Course of the Meander River (Ancient Maender River, Now Menderes River)

Topographical Map of the Course of the Meander River (Ancient Maender River, Now Menderes River)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 15 1/16 inches (54.1 x 38.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. Details of the Ionic Temple at Toreh

Details of the Ionic Temple at Toreh
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 x 14 7/8 inches (53.9 x 37.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. Plan and View of the Third Theater at Laodicea

Plan and View of the Third Theater at Laodicea
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 7/8 inches (54.1 x 37.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Details of the Theater Composed of the Composite Order at Hierapolis (Now Pamukkale)

Details of the Theater Composed of the Composite Order at Hierapolis (Now Pamukkale)
Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 5/16 x 14 15/16 inches (54.1 x 38 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection