Print made by Robert Wallis, 1794–1878, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Margate, Kent
Date:
1831
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with chine-collé; early engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/4 × 17 1/4 inches (29.8 × 43.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.263. E.P. (early) 1."; lower left: "263 Early | Engraver's proof. | Margate. Before light figures above wagon in m. d., before clouds were extended higher right; before steamer at pier, &c. &c."; lower right: "V 5/5/-"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower right: "S R | 3737"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection