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Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British, Holy Island Cathedral, 1808

Creator:

Etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Engraved by Charles Turner, 1774–1857
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851

Title:

Holy Island Cathedral

Part Of:

Collective Title: Liber Studiorum

Date:

1808

Materials & Techniques:

Etching and mezzotint printed in brown ink, with graphite and scratching out Engraver's proof (b) on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 8 3/8 × 11 1/4 inches (21.3 × 28.6 cm), Plate: 7 × 10 1/4 inches (17.8 × 26 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower center: "Touched proof | Taylor Coll"; lower right: "4840 LA £15"

Collector’s mark: John Stuart Hippisley (Lugt 1535)

Lettered above image: "A"; below image: "Drawn & Etchd by J.M.W.Turner Esqr. R.A.P.P. | Engraved by Chas.Turner | HOLY ISLAND CATHEDRAL. | London, Published Feby. 10, 1808, by C.Turner, No.50 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square.

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.8110

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Subject Terms:

architectural | cathedral | columns

Access:

Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:26133

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