William Ward, 1766–1826, Britishafter Thomas Stothard, 1755–1834, British
Title:
Sailors in a Fight
Date:
1798
Materials & Techniques:
Colored mezzotint on thick, rough, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 22 5/8 × 19 1/4 inches (57.5 × 48.9 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 FIGHT. | To the British Navy this Plate is respectfully dedicated by their obedient humble Sert | John Raphael Smith"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection