Print made by J. C. Varrall, active 1815–1827after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland
Date:
1832
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving, with graphite and scraping out; touched engraver's proof (a) on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/4 × 17 1/2 inches (31.1 × 44.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "R.267 (a)"; upper center: "I want a ray of light | to commence by lights | on the trees"; lower left: "Brinkburn | 7/14"; lower center: "X The open lines on the water appear too much or too wide | make them stronger now added either between = or between the | Horizontal lines - which way you think best"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection