Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Pierre Charles Canot, ca. 1710–1777, French, active in Britain

after Peter Monamy, 1681–1749, British

Published by John Bowles, 1701–1779, British
Title:
A Strong Gale or Squall
Date:
1745
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/8 × 15 7/8 inches (30.8 × 40.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, upper left: "3"; lower left: "P. Monamy Pinxt. | A Strong Gale or Squall | From a Painting in the Collection of Alexander Stuart Esqr."; lower center: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliamt 21 Feb. 1745-6 | Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill." lower right: "Canot Sculpt. | Vent Fort ou Raflais"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11975
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
flags | sails | masts | clouds | navy | men-of-war | ships | galleons | marine art | wind | sea | waves (natural events)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31761