Print made by Edward Francis Finden, 1791–1857, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
The Bernese Alps
Date:
1832-1834
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with chine collé; first published state on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 × 11 inches (41.9 × 27.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.422"; lower center: "First state"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: "The Bermese Alps"; lower center: "Byron's Life & Works 1832-34 - first state"; lower right: "One of Turner's Proofs"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection