Richard Wilson, 1713/4–1782, British, active in Italy (1750–56)
Title:
Study of an Old Tree: Trunk and Creeper-Covered Roots
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Black chalk and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper mounted on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper with grey wash
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/8 × 5 inches (18.7 × 12.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed verso in graphite and black ink, lower center: "Wilso | From M. In Fammgton's Coll | Pro. of [...] Robinson Co | E. I384"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6005
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
landscape | old | roots | trunk
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
The Anglo-American Artist in Italy 1750-1820 (University Art Museum, Santa Barbara, 1982-04-07 - 1982-05-09)