Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Edward Goodall, 1795–1870, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
The Last Man
Date:
1837
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with graphite; touched engraver's proof on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 × 11 5/8 inches (43.2 × 29.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R. 624"; center left: " x Too strong | Hand to be light"; center right: "Faint rays strong | from the upper part of the Sun"; lower right: "Buildings & City little | more faintly drawn | at present they are too large"; lower left: "The Last Man - Campbell - Proof written on by Turner"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.7969
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:16727