Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Edward Goodall, 1795–1870, British

after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
The Nile
Date:
1839
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with chine-collé; engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 5/8 × 11 1/8 inches (42.2 × 28.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.636"; lower center: "Engraver's Proofs"; in black ink, lower left to lower right: "Turner (very choice & scarce) | The Nile 'Moore's Epicurean' | E.P. | W | Good"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left to lower right: "Moore's 'Epicurean' | 'The Nile' | Engraver's Proof | Turner - Goodall"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.13810
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
religious and mythological subject | literary theme | landscape (representation)
Associated Places:
Nile | Egypt
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:39142