Print made by Edward Francis Finden, 1791–1857, Britishafter Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851, British
Title:
Egypt, the Pyramids of Ghizeh
Date:
1836
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving with chine-collé; engraver's proof on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 5/8 × 10 3/8 inches (19.4 × 26.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower left: "R.583"; lower center: "Engraver's proof"; inscribed on verso in graphite, lower left to lower right: "Turner - E. Finden | Egypt The Pyramids of Gizeh | 'Illustrations to the Bible' | 1835 - 36"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection