Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown artist

after Thomas Girtin, 1775–1802, British

formerly attributed to Thomas Girtin, 1775–1802, British
Title:
The Watermill Above the Bridge at Charenton
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper, (two sheets mounted together)
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 11/16 x 12 3/4 inches (19.5 x 32.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in brown ink, verso, lower center: "View of the Water Mill on the Marne above the bridge at <Charenton> | near Paris."; in graphite, verso, center: "X" (encircled); in graphite, verso, upper center: "T. GIRTIN"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.4682
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
landscape | boats | carts | moulin | water | people | grass | deciduous trees | house | buildings | bridge (built work) | watermills | trees | clouds | architectural subject | horse (animal)
Associated Places:
Pont de Charenton-le-Pont | Europe | Paris | Île-de-France | Val-de-Marne | Charenton-le-Pont | Marne | France
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Thomas Girtin (Yale Center for British Art, 1986-01-21 - 1986-03-30)
Publications:
Susan Morris, Thomas Girtin, 1775-1802, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 1986, p. 52, no. 128, NJ18 .G44 M67 (LC) (YCBA)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:5987