Print made by Thomas Abiel Prior, 1809–1886, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Venice, the Grand Canal
Date:
1850
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with chine-collé; engraver's proof on thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 × 13 3/8 inches (25.4 × 34 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "First state"; lower right: "R.A. 1833"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower center: "'Bridge of Signs, Ducal Palace and Customs House, Venice: Canaletto painting' | 1st State Proof, signed by the Engraver | Vernon Gallery | Turner's First Venetian painting"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection