Print made by Frederick Christian Lewis the Elder, 1779–1856, British, New Weir on the Wye, 1825
- Title:
- New Weir on the Wye
- Date:
- 1825
- Materials & Techniques:
- Mezzotint; engraver's proof (b) on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 5 1/2 × 7 3/4 inches (14 × 19.7 cm), Mount: 8 3/4 × 11 1/8 inches (22.2 × 28.3 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in graphite, center: "New Wier on the Wye | by J. M. W. Turner R.A."; lower left: "Proof"; lower right: "Printd. by FC Lewis"; inscribed on mount in graphite, upper left: "R. 776 | (b)"; lower left: "Eng. Proof cut before letters. | 'New Wier on the Wye' | Engraver's Proof - moon slighty smaller than afterwards & lights from forges less intense draft without the lettering similiar to [...] hands | New impession is cut down and [...]"
Collector's mark: W. G. Rawlinson (Lugt 2624)
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.8305
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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