Print made by John Cousen, 1804–1880, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Babylon
Date:
1835-1836
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving; engraver's proof (c) on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 × 17 1/8 inches (30.2 × 43.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R. 582 (c)"; lower right: "To R Wallis | with J Cousen's respects"; in black ink, lower left to lower right: "Turner | (excessively choice & scarce) | 'Findens Bible 1834' The Ruins of Babylon | EP presented to Wallis by Cousen"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection