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Creator:
Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Title:
Aerial Clouds thro' Heavens' Resplendent Plains
Part Of:

Collective Title: Thoughts on Outline

Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/8 × 7 3/4 inches (25.7 × 19.7 cm), Binding: 10 1/8 inches (25.7 cm), Plate: 9 × 7 3/8 inches (22.9 × 18.7 cm), Image: 7 3/4 × 7 1/4 inches (19.7 × 18.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered above image, upper left: "Aerial clouds thro' heavens' resplendent plains | Who wander, parents of prolific rains | Orpheus"; upper right: "10"; lettered below image: "Design'd & Engrav'd by G.C. Publish'd Jany. 1. 1795"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1612
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7573
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