Print made by W. R. Smith, active 1819–1851after Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Richmond, Yorkshire
Date:
1827-1838
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving, with graphite, scraping out, and chine collé; touched engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 × 17 1/8 inches (33 × 43.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "E&W Vol I. pl. | Touched Proof | R. 215 (aaa) (touched)"; center left: "Mossy | Wood"; lower right: "Fill this part with dots"; lower left to lower center: "Richmond. Yorkshire - Engraver's Proof touched & drawn on and with Turner's writing."; lower right: "Touched proof by Turner"; inscribed on verso in graphite: "[U or C] | '64"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection