Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
John Sell Cotman, 1782–1842, British
Title:
Perspective Elevation of Part of the Abbey Church of Saint Stephen at Caen, Normandy
Date:
1818
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and gray wash on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 x 9 7/8 inches (38.1 x 25.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "perspective elevation of base of the Nave of"; in graphite, lower right: "11"; inscribed on mount, lower center: "Perspective elevation of part of the Abbey Church of St. Stephen at Caen."; in graphite, lower right: "AD 531"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.2.560
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject
Associated Places:
Normandy | France | Caen
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8567