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Print made by Thomas Higham, 1796–1844, British, Part of the Ghaut at Hurdwar, 1836

Creator:

Print made by Thomas Higham, 1796–1844
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
after sketch by Major George Francis White, active 1845–1848

Title:

Part of the Ghaut at Hurdwar

Additional Title(s):

Pilgrims at the Sacred Fair of Hurdwar

Part Of:

Collective Title: White's Views in India

Date:

1836

Materials & Techniques:

Etching and engraving with chine-collé; engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 11 1/2 × 16 inches (29.2 × 40.6 cm), Plate: 8 3/4 × 11 1/2 inches (22.2 × 29.2 cm), Image: 5 × 7 1/2 inches (12.7 × 19.1 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.606"; lower left: "? Part of the Ghaut during this fair at Hurdwar - Engraver's proof"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "N/-"

Collector's mark: W. G. Rawlinson (Lugt 2624)

Lettered, lower left: "J.M.W. Turner, R.A."; lettered, lower right: "T.Higham."; lettered, lower center: "DRAWN FROM NATURE BY G.F. WHITE ESQ."

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.7936

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Associated Places:

Ganges | Haridwar

Access:

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Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:16685

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