Yale Center for British Art

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

after Peter Monamy, 1681–1749, British

Published by John Bowles, 1701–1779, British
Title:
Moonlight
Date:
1745
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 x 21 3/8 inches (37.5 x 54.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector's mark, verso: Paul Mellon
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11972
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
rowing | working | labor | moonlight | evening | moon | flags | marine art | sailboats | rowboats | men-of-war | cityscape | genre subject | boats | ships | galleons | sails | oars | baskets | trousers | hats | coats | boots | poles | workers | seamen | men | gesture | night | nets (objects) | arch | masts | city | sea | coast | shore (landform) | buildings | bridge (built work)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:49554