Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Pierre Charles Canot, ca. 1710–1777, French, active in Britain

after Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782, British, active in Italy (1750–56)
Title:
The Great Bridge over the Taafe
Date:
1775
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching with hand coloring on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 5/8 x 24 5/8 inches (44.8 x 62.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "16403 | 7 4/20"; lower right: "(IR74/658)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14574
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
islands | hills | houses | bridge (built work) | rivers | clouds
Associated Places:
Taff
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:40402