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Creator:
Print made by John Horsburgh, 1791–1869
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Title:
Calais
Additional Title(s):
Vignette to 'Tales of a Grandfather'
Part Of:

Collective Title: Scott's Prose Works

Date:
1836
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper with cream chine-collé
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 × 9 inches (30.5 × 22.9 cm), Plate: 8 1/4 × 6 inches (21 × 15.2 cm), Image: 4 × 2 5/8 inches (10.2 × 6.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.554"; lower left: " 38 Calais - Proof before tower at right [...] was lightened as?? instructed"

Collector's mark: W. G. Rawlinson (Lugt 2624)

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.7807
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:16590
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