Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770, Italian
Title:
Scoglio di Silla nel Faro di Mesina
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash with black ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 1/16 x 21 5/16 inches (38.2 x 54.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in brown ink, lower center: "SCOGLIO DI SILLA NEL FARO DI MESINA"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.1014
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
clouds | landscape | reef | boats | ship | cityscape | mountains | cliffs
Associated Places:
Italy | Reggio di Calabria | Scilla | Calabria | Ionian Sea
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:27093