Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Boydell, 1720–1804, British

after Charles Brooking, 1723–1759, British

Published by John Boydell, 1720–1804, British
Title:
Night
Date:
1756
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 5/8 x 21 1/4 inches (39.7 x 53.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left, written sideways: "19"; on back, upper right: "£ 6.10.10"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11117
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
rocks (landforms) | boxes (containers) | escape | cargo | evening | pointing | carrying | dark | sea | walls | shore (landform) | coast | castle | fort | seamen | men | night | gesture | walking | destruction | smoke | man-of-war | bags (containers) | galleons | ships | costume | marine art | flags | battle | shipwreck | fire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:30539