Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Francis Towne, 1740–1816, British
Title:
A Bridge Between Florence and Bologna
Date:
1781
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and black and brown ink over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches (15.6 x 21.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on verso in pen and brown ink, upper left: "A View of | a Bridge, 15 miles in the road from Florence | to Bologna | drawn August 11th 1781 by Francis Towne"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5375
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
river | trees | bridge (built work) | landscape | bushes | Grand Tour
Associated Places:
Italy | Bologna | Florence
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:5085