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Creator:
Print made by William Miller, 1796–1882
after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Title:
Straits of Dover
Part Of:

Collective Title: Picturesque Views in England and Wales

Date:
1827-1838
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with chine collé; early engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/4 × 17 1/2 inches (31.1 × 44.5 cm), Plate: 10 × 13 inches (25.4 × 33 cm), Image: 7 × 10 1/8 inches (17.8 × 25.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R 221"; lower left: "Straits of Dover | Engraver's Proof - Very Early - Unfinished throughout"; lower right: "5 Gs."; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left: " P/ia/ "

Collector's mark: W. G. Rawlinson (Lugt 2624); stamped number: 16747

Lettered below image: "Drawn by J.M.W. Turner RA | Etched by Willm. Miller 1827 | Strait of Dover"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6909
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:17007
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