Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Peter P. Benazech, 1767–1794

after C. Fenn, active mid-eighteenth century, British

Published by John Ryall, active 1755–1762, British

Published by Robert Withy, active 1750–1765, British

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British
Title:
For Japanning, Plate 5
Date:
1757
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 × 10 9/16 inches (17.7 × 26.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, in black ink, upper center: "Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 1757. | For Japaning, Where may be had 200 Different Sorts."; top right: "4"; lower left: "C. Fenn Delin.t"; lower center: "London Printed for {John Ryall & Rob,t, Withy opposite Salisbury Court | Rob,t, Sayer Opposite Fetter Lane ~ } In Fleet Street ~"; lower right: "P. Benazech Scu."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1040
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
japanning | science | birds | branches | leaves | animal art | nest (animal architecture) | butterflies | insects | beetles (insects) | dragonfly | cricket | cicada
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:52141