Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by John Greig, active 1803–1853, British

after John Greig, active 1803–1853, British

Text by William Hayley, 1745–1820, British

Published by Vernor & Hood, active 1795–1807, British
Title:
The Wilderness
Date:
1803-1804
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower center: "Drawn & Engraved by Jn O Greig. | THE WILDERNESS. | (From the Grove) | Here, unmolested through whatever sign | The sun proceeds, I wonder.| Vide the Task Book IV. | London, Publishedby Vernor & Hood, Booksellers, in the Poultry. | Ja S Storer, & Jn O Greig, Chapel Street, Pentonville, May 1, 1803"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1666
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:54609