Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Bernard Cooke, 1778–1855, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Plymouth Citadel
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; first published state on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 3/8 × 18 3/8 inches (34 × 46.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "This splendid proof on vellum was given to Ed Cooke by his brother."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6719
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
martello tower | citadel | sound | marine art | landscape (representation)
Associated Places:
English Channel | Mount Batten Tower | The Royal Citadel | Plymouth Sound | Plymouth | Devon | England | United Kingdom | Europe
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:16041