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 Temple in 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 TEMPLE in the WILDERNESS. | Whose well roll'd walks | With curvature of slow and easy sweep | gives ample space | To narrow bounds | Vide the Task Book I. | London, Published by Vernor & Hood, Booksellers in the Poultry. | Ja S Storer & Jn O Chapel Street, Pentonville, May 1, 1803"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1661
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7560