Printed by Sir Frank Short, 1857–1945, BritishOriginal plate etched by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, BritishEngraved by Charles Turner, 1774–1857, British
Title:
Holy Island Cathedral
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Electrotype print of canceled plate after mezzotint removed, with chine collé on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 × 15 inches (27.9 × 38.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed below image in graphite: "Proof from the original Liber copper plate (in halves) belonging to Charles Turner Son, after the mezzotint had been polished off | F.S."; lower left: "This is from the two pieces (only 1 or 2 proofs taken) | they were afterwards joined up, & and electrotype | made for Frank Short."; lower right: "The mezzotint was taken off by Frank Short"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection