Print made by Frederick Bacon, 1803–1887, Britishafter William Etty, 1787–1849, BritishPublished by Frederick Bacon, 1803–1887, British
Title:
The Penitent
Date:
between 1842 and 1887
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 15/16 x 13 1/2 inches (50.6 x 34.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left under image: "W. ETTY, R. A. PAINTER"; lower left: "SIZE OF THE PICTURE. | 1 FT. 7 IN. BY 1 FT. 3 IN."; lower center: "THE PENITENT. | FROM THE PICTURE IN THE VERNON GALLERY | LONDON, PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS."; lower right under image: "F. BACON, ENGRAVER."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.15055
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
Bible | posing | skull | drapery | Christian | gaze | leaves | religious | dress | religious and mythological subject | tree | cross (motif) | crucifix | sky | nude | praying