Robert K. Thomas, 1816–1864, Britishafter S. D. Skillet, active 1840–1865
Title:
The "Meteor" and "Prince of Wales" Iron Steam Vessels
Date:
1844
Materials & Techniques:
Color lithograph on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 25 11/16 × 37 3/8 inches (65.2 × 94.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "THIS PRINT OF THE "METEOR" AND "PRINCE OF WALES" IRON STEAM VESSELS, | (built by Messrs, Miller, Ravenhill & Co.) | leaving the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall is respectfully dedicated to | THE DIRECTORS OF THE BLACKWALL RAILWAY COMPANY. | by their obedient Servant | S.D. Skillet. | These Vessels are Unrivalled in Speed."; lettered, lower left: "S.D. Skillet delt. R.K.Thomas, lithl."; lettered, lower right: "Day & Haghe Lithrs. to the Queen."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection