Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by James Mason, 1710–1783, British

after drawings by George Robertson, 1749–1788, British

Published by John Boydell, 1720–1804, British

Title:

A View in the Island of Jamaica, of the Spring-head of Roaring River on the Estate of William Beckford Esq.r

Date:

1778

Materials & Techniques:

Line engraving on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 18 1/2 × 22 1/4 inches (47 × 56.5 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in plate, below, center: "John Boydell excudit 1778."; below: "A VIEW IN THE ISLAND OF JAMAICA,"; below: "of the Spring-head of Roaring River on the Estate of William Beckford Esq.r"; below: "To whom this Plate is Dedicated, by his most Obliged Servant, JOHN BOYDELL."; below: "Published March 25th, 1778 by Jn.o. Boydell Engraver in Cheapside London."; below, left: "Drawn on the Spot & Painted by George Robertson."; below, right: "Engraved by James Mason."; bottom left: "N.o 5."

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B2001.2.1522

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:54112