Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Print made by James S. Storer, 1771–1853, British

after James S. Storer, 1771–1853, British

Text by William Hayley, 1745–1820, British

Published by Vernor & Hood, active 1795–1807, British

Title:

The Alcove from the Avenue

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 Ja S Storer. | The ALCOVE from the AVENUE. | How airy and how light the graceful arch. | Vide the Task Book I. | London: Published by Vernor & Hood, Bookseller 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:

B1978.43.1667

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Currently On View:

Not on view

Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7565