Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by Thomas Higham, 1796–1844, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British

after drawing by Major George Francis White, active 1845–1848, British

Title:

Part of the Ghaut at Hurdwar

Date:

1836

Materials & Techniques:

Etching and engraving with chine-collé on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 11 × 16 5/8 inches (27.9 × 42.2 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.606"; lower center: "Subscriber's proof"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left to lower right: "View in India Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains, drawn by Lieut. G.F. White 31st regiment | 1836-37 | First State. | Subscriber's Proof | one of Turner's proofs."

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.13739

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Associated Places:

Ganges | Haridwar

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:39057