Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Basire, 1730–1802, British

after drawing by William Blake, 1757–1827, British

Text by Sir Joseph Ayloffe, 1709–1781, British

Published by Society of Antiquaries of London, founded 1572
Title:
The North Front of the Monument of King Sebert, Plate IV
Date:
1780
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 × 14 inches (53.3 × 35.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image, upper center: "PLATE IV."; upper right: "VOL. II. Plate XXXII."; center: "The North front of the Monument of KING SEBERT, on the South Side of the | Altar in Westminster Abbey."; lower left: "Sumptibus Societatis Antiquar Londini"; lower center: "Publish'd as the Act directs April 23.1780."; lower right: "J. Basire del.et Sc."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.16522
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
The Human Form Divine - William Blake from the Paul Mellon Collection (Yale Center for British Art, 1997-04-02 - 1997-07-06)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7483