Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William John Chamberlayne, 1821–1910
Title:
Mauritius - a scene with figures wearing classical costume standing by a pool flanked by palms; in the background is the Pieter Both Mountain
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on textured, thick, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 13/16 × 20 3/4 inches (35.1 × 52.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Signed in graphite, lower right: "WIC"; not dated
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2006.14.14
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
pond | pool | grass | columns | building | trees | plants | mountain | men | women | landscape | figures (representations) | garden | costume | peacocks (birds) | palm trees | birds | literary theme
Associated Places:
Mauritius | Africa
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:54337