Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Henry Fuseli, 1741–1825, Swiss, active in Britain (1766–70; 1779 on)

Published by J Johnson, active 1771–1793
Title:
The Mighty Mother Sails Through the Air
Date:
1787
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 5/16 × 7 5/8 inches (26.2 × 19.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in black ink, lower right: "Etched by Fueseli_"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11499
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
flying | woman | horns | ribbons | dress | religious and mythological subject | floating | planets | flowers (plants) | magic | costume | nude | balls | mythology | chalice | mother | arrows | crown (symbol of sovereignty) | crescent moons
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31087