Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Charles Heath, 1785–1848, British

after Peter DeWint, 1784–1849, British

Published by Hurst, Robinson & Co, active 1818–1826, British
Title:
The Penitentiary and Distant View of Westminster Bridge
Date:
1825
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/4 × 6 1/2 inches (10.8 × 16.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Drawn by P. Dewint"; lower center: "THE PENITENTIARY. | & DISTANT VIEW OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY. | Published by Hurst, Robinson, & Co. London 1825"; lower right: "Engraved by Cha.s Heath."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14770
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
correctional institution | wharves | piers | mooring | docks | boats | ships | sailboats | rowboats | cityscape | shipping | sailing | jail | church | bridge (built work) | towers (building divisions) | river | city | rowing | architectural subject
Associated Places:
Greater London | City of Westminster | City of London | Thames | Westminster bridge | Tower of London | England | United Kingdom | Europe
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:40961