Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British

Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848, British
Title:
Aerial Clouds thro' Heavens' Resplendent Plains
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/8 × 7 3/4 inches (25.7 × 19.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered above image, upper left: "Aerial clouds thro' heavens' resplendent plains | Who wander, parents of prolific rains | Orpheus"; upper right: "10"; lettered below image: "Design'd & Engrav'd by G.C. Publish'd Jany. 1. 1795"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1612
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7573