Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James T. Willmore, 1800–1863, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Destruction of Both Houses of Parliament
Date:
1835
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving, first published state on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper, with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 7/8 × 11 5/16 inches (42.9 × 28.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R. | 332"; inscribed in graphite, lower left: "First published State | Burning of the Houses of Parliament (Keepsake)"; inscribed in graphite, lower right: "[5 8 or S S or 55]"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.7189
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
palace | river | historical subject | cityscape | architectural subject
Associated Places:
Thames | House of Commons | Palace of Westminster | Westminster | London
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:17451