Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Doyle ('H.B.'), 1797–1868, Irish

Printed by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British

Published by Thomas McLean, 1788–1875, British
Title:
The Sibyl Presenting the Mysterious Writings to Tarquin, Who "With Gay Audacity" Rejects the Proferred Treasure
Date:
1849
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph in tan and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/4 x 17 1/16 inches (29.8 x 43.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Marked with imprint, lower left: "Subscriber's Copy, HB"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14682
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
talking | men | togas | politicians | sketches | sibyl | posing | gesturing | satire | political | religious and mythological subject | scrolls | satirical | throne | swords | treasure trove | axes | historical subject
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:49397