Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Francis Towne, 1740–1816, British
Title:
On the Lake of Como
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/8 x 8 1/4 inches (15.6 x 21 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in brown ink, lower left: "On the Lake of Como"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1986.29.489
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
landscape | lake | mountains | Grand Tour
Associated Places:
Como, Lago di
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Francis Towne (Tate Britain, 1997-06-24 - 1997-09-14)

Francis Towne (Leeds Art Gallery, 1997-10-02 - 1998-01-04)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:2130