William Ward, 1766–1826, Britishafter Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
Title:
Sailors in a Storm
Date:
1798
Materials & Techniques:
Colored mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 22 3/4 × 19 5/16 inches (57.8 × 49.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by T.Stothard R.A."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by W.Ward."; lettered, lower center: "London Published Apr.16.1798.by J.R.Smith King Street. Covent Garden. | SAILORS in a STORM. | To the British Navy this plate is respectfully dedicated by their obedient humble Srvt. | John Raphael Smith"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection