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Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, British, The Acropolis of Athens, 1832-1834
- Title:
- The Acropolis of Athens
- Part Of:
- Date:
- 1832-1834
- Materials & Techniques:
- Etching and engraving, Engraver's Proof on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper, with cream chine collé
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 11 3/16 × 16 1/16 inches (28.4 × 40.8 cm), Plate: 8 7/8 × 10 15/16 inches (22.5 × 27.8 cm), Chine collé: 8 1/2 × 10 5/8 inches (21.6 × 27 cm), Image: 3 15/16 × 5 1/2 inches (10 × 14 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.408"; inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Engraver's proof - nearly finished"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower left: "J.M.W. Turner - J. Cousins"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower center: "The Acropolis of Athens from sketch by Allison 1832 Engraver's Proof before softening of sky"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower right: "(Large Plate) | Life & Works of Byron 1832-34 (T.W. Nov.41)"
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.13537
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:45286
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