Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Sell Cotman, 1782–1842, British

after John Sell Cotman, 1782–1842, British

Published by John Sell Cotman, 1782–1842, British
Title:
Column at Yarmouth to the Memory of Lord Nelson
Date:
1817
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 7/8 x 12 5/8 inches (47.9 x 32 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower center: "COLUMN AT YARMOUTH TO THE MEMORY OF LORD NELSON. | TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL ISAAC PRESTON IUNR. ESQR MAYOR OF YARMOUTH. | DURING WHOSE MAYORALTY THE FIRST STONE OF THE COLUMN WAS LAID ON THE 15 AUGST. 1817. | AND TO WHOSE EXERTIONS THE TOWN IS GREATLY INDEBTED FOR POSSESSING IT | THIS PLATE IS MOST RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED BY HIS OBEDIENT SERVANT, | I. S. COTMAN, | HEIGHT OF THE COLUMN. 140 FEET. | 1817 Drawn, Etched, and Published by J. S. Cotman Yar"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11306
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
laurel | sculptures | sails | dog (animal) | marine art | flags | architectural subject | gesture | ships | whip | column (architectural element) | memory | statues | basket | pointing | men | sarcophagus | hats | trousers | architecture | women | masts | mausoleum | genre subject | leisure | carriage | monument | horses (animals) | sunlight | dedication (ceremony) | war | battle | death
Associated Places:
Europe | Yarmouth | United Kingdom | Isle of Wight | England
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:30849