Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Richard Westall, 1765–1836, British
Title:
The Seven Bishops Going To Trial
Date:
1790
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with gouache and black, brown, and gray ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream card
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 18 3/8 inches (34.3 x 46.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
signed in watercolor, lower left: ""RWestall | 1790"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Bequest of Joseph F. McCrindle, Yale LLB 1948
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2009.9.29
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
bishops | oars | dresses | boats | flags | plume | hats | rowing | men | sails | masts | women | children | castle | religious and mythological subject | crowd | historical subject | spears (weapons) | smoke | ships | sword | trial
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:10680