Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770, Italian
Title:
Is'Tmo di Cizico unito al Continente
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black and brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 x 21 3/4 inches (37.8 x 55.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "31"; in brown ink, upper left: "XXXV."; in black ink, within image: labels A-G; in brown ink, lower center: "ISTMO DI CIZICO VNITO AL CONTINENTE"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.1003
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
isthmus | hills | mountains | buildings | coastline | landscape | architectural subject | harbors | trees
Associated Places:
Balikesir | Turkey | Marmara | Belkis | Asia
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:27082