Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
The Acropolis of Athens
Date:
1832-1834
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving, Engraver's Proof on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper, with cream chine collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/16 × 16 1/16 inches (28.4 × 40.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.408"; inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Engraver's proof - nearly finished"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower left: "J.M.W. Turner - J. Cousins"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower center: "The Acropolis of Athens from sketch by Allison 1832 Engraver's Proof before softening of sky"; inscribed in graphite, verso, lower right: "(Large Plate) | Life & Works of Byron 1832-34 (T.W. Nov.41)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection