Richard Gilson Reeve, 1803–1889after James Ward, 1769–1859, British
Title:
The Victoria Steam Ship at Hull
Date:
ca. 1837
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 1/4 × 28 1/8 inches (54 × 71.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "This Plate, from an original Painting by Ward, of | THE VICTORIA STEAM SHIP, OF 1200 TONS BURTHEN & 400 HORSE POWER, | Charles Bell, Commander, Built in Hull, by Mr. James North, with Machinery and Engines by Mr. David Napier, | and Launched on hte 20th June 1837, the day of Her Most Gracious Majesty's Accession to the Throne, | is Respectfully dedicated to the Gentlemen of "THE ORIGINAL HULL STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY," the Owners of that Magnificewnt Vessel, | BY THEIR DEVOTED SERVANT, JOHN CARNLEY."; lettered, lower left: "(SCALE OF 1/6 OF AN INCH TO A FOOT.)"; lettered, lower right: "ENGRAVED BY R.G.REEVE."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection