Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Pierre Charles Canot, ca. 1710–1777, French, active in Britain

after Peter Monamy, 1681–1749, British

Published by John Bowles, 1701–1779, British
Title:
A Ship in Distress
Date:
1745
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/8 x 21 13/16 inches (37.8 x 55.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector's mark, verso: Paul Mellon
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11977
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
meteorology | science | light | masts | sea | channel (water body component) | galleons | ships | sails | men-of-war | marine art | flags | sky | clouds | rocks (landforms) | waves (natural events) | storm | shipwreck | death
Associated Places:
Europe | Alderney Race
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31764