Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Richard Bernard Godfrey, 1728–op.1794, British

after Charles Brooking, 1723–1759, British

Published by Laurie & Whittle, 1755?–1836, British
Title:
Ships in Distress
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with hand coloring on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 1/8 x 16 11/16 inches (30.8 x 42.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "Brooking pinxt."; lower center: "SHIPS IN DISTRESS. | Published 12th. April, 1796. by LAURIE & WHITTLE. 53 Fleet Street London."; lower right: "B. B. Godfrey sculpt."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.189
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
flags | marine art | sails | ships | wind | science | meteorology | masts | sea | clouds | waves (natural events) | storm
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:41760