Materials & Techniques: graphite / On-site Access: Accessible by appointment in the Study Room / Creator: Bruce, James, 1730–1794

1. Architectural Details of Pedestal Column and Entablature and Pediment Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink, gray wash, red pencil, graphite on slightly textured, moderately thick, white wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/4 × 19 1/4 inches (65.4 × 48.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. Architectural Details of Arch at Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/4 × 21 1/2 inches (40 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. Triumphal Arch of Hieron of Temples Sheitla

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured,cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/2 × 15 inches (54.6 × 38.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Arch of Trajan Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, gray wash, pen and black ink, red pencil on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 5/8 × 21 5/8 inches (39.7 × 54.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Entrance Gate, Zaghouan

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite with pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/4 × 21 5/8 inches (40 × 54.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. The Medrassen [sic] Pl. V

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, gray wash, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, slightly textured, white laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 26 × 38 1/4 inches (66 × 97.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Entrance Gate Zaghouan

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink and gray wash on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 3/4 × 16 1/2 inches (55.2 × 41.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Temple Above Spring at Zaghouan

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite with pen and black ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 7/8 × 21 3/4 inches (40.3 × 55.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Aquaduct at Cherchel

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 19 × 25 1/4 inches (48.3 × 64.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. Drawing of Temple Ruins and Figures

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 17 3/4 × 25 inches (45.1 × 63.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Left Corinthian Temple at Suttetula Modern Sheitla

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash and graphite with pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 5/8 × 21 3/8 inches (42.2 × 54.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Sketches of Temple Columns

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 × 21 1/4 inches (38.1 × 54 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman (African Wild Banana): finished drawing

Creator:: Luigi Balugani, 1737–1770
Date:: 1765-1770
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 1/2 × 9 3/4 inches (31.8 × 24.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Elevation and Plan of the Arch at Zanfour

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash and graphite with pen and black on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/4 × 19 1/4 inches (65.4 × 48.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. 1 of 2 finished drawings of Arch at Hydra and a double page of details

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 × 21 1/2 inches (35.6 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Lambressa, the Praerorium

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, and red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/4 × 21 3/4 inches (40 × 55.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. XXII Side View of Temple at Dougga

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash, pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 1/4 × 19 3/4 inches (38.7 × 50.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva, Thugga

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink, watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 26 × 38 3/4 inches (66 × 98.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva, Thugga

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 1/2 × 21 1/2 inches (39.4 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Arundinaria alpina K. Schum. (African Bamboo): finished drawing of habit with roots

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 1/4 × 10 3/8 inches (36.2 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink, graphite, gray wash on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 38 5/8 × 25 5/8 inches (98.1 × 65.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Rhamnus prinoides L'Herit. (African Buckthorn): finished drawing without details and with berries added

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 × 12 inches (40.6 × 30.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. Cisterns at Carthage

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink on thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/8 × 21 1/2 inches (39.1 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Aquaduct of Julia Ceasarea

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, gray wash on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 20 × 15 inches (50.8 × 38.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Aquaduct at Carthage

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/8 × 18 7/8 inches (64.5 × 47.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. Aquaduct of Julia Ceasarea

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil, gray wash on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/16 × 14 3/4 inches (53.5 × 37.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 × 15 5/8 inches (30.5 × 39.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. Plate II Tombe de la Chretienne

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil, and gray wash on moderately textured, moderately thick, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/16 × 14 3/4 inches (53.5 × 37.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Mimusops kummel A. DC. : finished drawing with some flowers

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 × 12 inches (40.6 × 30.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Musa x sapientum L. (Banana): finished drawing with details of inflorescence

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 20 1/2 × 14 1/2 inches (52.1 × 36.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Musa x sapientum L. (Banana): preliminary outline drawing of habit of tree with fruit

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1769
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 20 7/8 × 14 1/8 inches (53 × 35.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. Euphorbia helioscopia L. (Sun Spurge): finished drawing of flowering plant with details of flowers and leaf and fruit

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 3/4 × 22 1/2 inches (37.5 × 57.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Unidentified Fish

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 1/16 × 16 inches (30.6 × 40.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. Juniperus procera Endl. (African Pencil Cedar): finished drawing of trees's habit

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 16 1/2 × 13 inches (41.9 × 33 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. Ionic Temple Ptolmeta

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1769
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash, pen and black ink, and graphite on moderately textured, thick, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 13 11/16 × 17 3/8 inches (34.8 × 44.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Unidentified Temple Faustana (?)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite and gray wash on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 1/2 × 21 inches (36.8 × 53.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. Capitol Thamugas

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash, pen and black ink on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/2 × 15 1/2 inches (54.6 × 39.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black and brown ink on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 3/4 × 18 1/4 inches (29.8 × 46.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. Remains of Ancient Architecture in Africa; Title Page

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 13 1/2 × 18 3/4 inches (34.3 × 47.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. Gate at Medjez-el-bab

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 5/8 × 21 5/8 inches (39.7 × 54.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

41. The Antiquities of Africa

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: 1765
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, red pencil, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 3/8 × 15 1/2 inches (54.3 × 39.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil, gray wash on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/4 × 30 1/2 inches (54 × 77.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

43. Commiphora gileadensis (L.) C. Chr. (Balm of Gilead, Opobalsam): finished drawing of fruit, dissected fruits, and leaves

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 × 9 5/8 inches (30.5 × 24.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

44. Graphite elevation of unidentified column with graphite and pen and ink dimensions

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, moderately textured,cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 5/8 × 10 7/8 inches (39.7 × 27.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

45. Felis caligata (Booted Lynx)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen and black ink, over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 3/4 × 9 3/4 inches (29.8 × 24.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

46. Madoqua (Dik-dik)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen and brown ink, over gaphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 4 1/2 × 5 3/4 inches (11.4 × 14.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. Dik-dik

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen and brown ink and graphite on vellum
Dimensions:: Sheet: 5 1/2 × 6 3/8 inches (14 × 16.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

48. Jerboa

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink, watercolor, and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 3/4 × 9 3/4 inches (29.8 × 24.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

49. Wolf

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: 1764
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, gouache, graphite, pen and black ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 3/8 × 7 5/8 inches (23.8 × 19.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. Heterohyrax brucei (Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen iand brown ink, over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 3/8 × 9 3/4 inches (31.4 × 24.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

51. Gypaetus barbatus (Bearded Vulture)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 × 9 7/8 inches (30.5 × 25.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

52. Bee Cuckoo

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 13 3/8 × 11 1/2 inches (34 × 29.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

53. Sagittarius serpentarius (Secretary Bird)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 1/4 × 10 3/8 inches (36.2 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

54. Man Playing a Harp

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 7 3/8 × 5 5/8 inches (18.7 × 14.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

55. St. Agnes (after Domenichino)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite and watercolor on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 17 5/8 × 12 1/8 inches (44.8 × 30.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

56. Study for Man Playing a Harp

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 × 9 7/8 inches (27.9 × 25.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

57. Heterohyrax brucei (Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax)

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 4 3/4 inches (6.7 × 12.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

58. Studies of Ceremonial Weaponry

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite and pen and black ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 × 9 1/2 inches (30.5 × 24.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

59. Study of a Ship

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 × 8 1/2 inches (30.5 × 21.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

60. Man on Horseback with Bird

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 1/2 × 9 inches (31.8 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

61. Boats in a Harbour

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on vellum
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 1/4 × 12 1/2 inches (21 × 31.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

62. Man on Horseback Approaching a Seated Man

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 13 1/4 inches (22.2 × 33.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

63. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 5/8 × 13 1/2 inches (21.9 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

64. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 13 1/2 inches (22.2 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

65. Man Loading a Pack Horse

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 7/8 × 13 3/8 inches (22.5 × 34 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

66. Studies of Warriors on Horseback

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 1/4 × 14 3/8 inches (23.5 × 36.5 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

67. Man on Horseback Carrying Weapons

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 13 1/2 inches (22.2 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

68. Traveler and a Man atop a Camel

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 13 1/2 inches (22.2 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

69. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 3/4 × 13 1/2 inches (22.2 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

70. Studies of Two Figures

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 × 13 1/4 inches (22.9 × 33.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

71. Studies of Two Seated Men

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 × 12 5/8 inches (22.9 × 32.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

72. Studies of the Front and the Back of a Man

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 × 10 3/8 inches (22.9 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

73. Study of Two Men

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 × 12 5/8 inches (22.9 × 32.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

74. Study of Two Women, One Carrying a Plate

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 1/4 × 8 inches (23.5 × 20.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

75. Kefla Yasous with Horse and Ceremonial Equipment

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 × 5 7/8 inches (20.3 × 14.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

76. Studies of Legs, Arms and Hands

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 × 10 1/4 inches (20.3 × 26 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

77. Decorative Wall Designs

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite and watercolor on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 5/8 × 17 5/8 inches (29.5 × 44.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

78. St. Michael Geesh

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 9 × 11 1/2 inches (22.9 × 29.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

79. Slight graphite sketch of ruins of Hieron of Temples at Shietla

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/2 × 15 1/2 inches (54.6 × 39.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

80. Mechanical Device

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 1/4 × 4 7/8 inches (31.1 × 12.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

81. Parts of Mechanical Device

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 19 × 10 inches (48.3 × 25.4 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

82. Studies of Two Male Heads Wearing Turbans

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 7 1/2 × 5 5/8 inches (19.1 × 14.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

83. Plan of upright of the Tabernacle above the Niche of Temple at Baalbec

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black and brown ink on moderately thick, slightly textured,cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 17 1/2 × 12 1/8 inches (44.5 × 30.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

84. Elevation and plan of part of Temples at Baalbec

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and ink and graphite on medium thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/2 × 15 inches (54.6 × 38.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

85. Plan of Temple at Baalbec

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and ink over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 × 21 1/2 inches (38.1 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

86. No. 5 interior part of the 2nd temple seen from the North Side

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 11/16 x 12 1/16 inches (37.3 x 30.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

87. No. 8 Architecture of the Temple of Ceres Legitera

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 7/8 x 11 3/4 inches (37.8 x 29.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

88. No. 9 architecture of the temple of Neptune the King

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 14 3/4 x 11 7/8 inches (37.5 x 30.2 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

89. Details of Lower Arch Mactar, Modern Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite with pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 5/8 × 21 5/8 inches (39.7 × 54.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

90. Plan of part of the temple at Baalbec

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, rough, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 × 21 1/4 inches (38.1 × 54 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

91. Centre Composite Temple Suttetula Modern Sheitla

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 21 1/2 × 15 3/4 inches (54.6 × 40 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

92. Elevation and Plan of Arch at Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, gray wash, pen and black ink, red pencil on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/8 × 19 1/8 inches (64.5 × 48.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

93. XLX Lower Arch at Makther Details of Cornice

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil, gray wash on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/8 × 19 1/8 inches (64.5 × 48.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

94. Lower Arch at Mactor Modern Makther set in a Landscape

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, white laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 19 × 25 1/8 inches (48.3 × 63.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

95. XVLL Arch at Makther

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, gray wash, pen and black ink, red pencil on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/4 × 21 5/8 inches (40 × 54.9 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

96. Arch of Trajan Mactar Modern Makther set in Landscape

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, gray wash, pen and black ink on moderately textured, thick, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 19 1/4 × 25 1/2 inches (48.9 × 64.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

97. Elevation and Plan of Trajan's Arch at Makther; erso: Elevation of Pedestal and Entablature of Trajan's Arch

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and ink, gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 7/8 × 38 5/8 inches (65.7 × 98.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

98. Tucca Terebinthina; Title Page

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite, pen and black ink, red pencil on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 25 3/8 × 19 inches (64.5 × 48.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

99. Details of Temple Above Spring at Zaghouan

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Pen and black ink with graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 3/4 × 21 1/2 inches (40 × 54.6 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

100. Sketch of Temple Ruins

Creator:: James Bruce, 1730–1794
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 15 1/2 × 20 3/4 inches (39.4 × 52.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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1. Architectural Details of Pedestal Column and Entablature and Pediment Makther

2. Architectural Details of Arch at Makther

3. Triumphal Arch of Hieron of Temples Sheitla

4. Arch of Trajan Makther

5. Entrance Gate, Zaghouan

6. The Medrassen [sic] Pl. V

7. Entrance Gate Zaghouan

8. Temple Above Spring at Zaghouan

9. Aquaduct at Cherchel

10. Drawing of Temple Ruins and Figures

11. Left Corinthian Temple at Suttetula Modern Sheitla

12. Sketches of Temple Columns

13. Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman (African Wild Banana): finished drawing

14. Elevation and Plan of the Arch at Zanfour

15. 1 of 2 finished drawings of Arch at Hydra and a double page of details

16. Lambressa, the Praerorium

17. XXII Side View of Temple at Dougga

18. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva, Thugga

19. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva, Thugga

20. Arundinaria alpina K. Schum. (African Bamboo): finished drawing of habit with roots

21. Temple of Jupiter and Minerva

22. Rhamnus prinoides L'Herit. (African Buckthorn): finished drawing without details and with berries added

23. Cisterns at Carthage

24. Aquaduct of Julia Ceasarea

25. Aquaduct at Carthage

26. Aquaduct of Julia Ceasarea

27. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

28. Plate II Tombe de la Chretienne

29. Mimusops kummel A. DC. : finished drawing with some flowers

30. Musa x sapientum L. (Banana): finished drawing with details of inflorescence

31. Musa x sapientum L. (Banana): preliminary outline drawing of habit of tree with fruit

32. Euphorbia helioscopia L. (Sun Spurge): finished drawing of flowering plant with details of flowers and leaf and fruit

33. Unidentified Fish

34. Juniperus procera Endl. (African Pencil Cedar): finished drawing of trees's habit

35. Ionic Temple Ptolmeta

36. Unidentified Temple Faustana (?)

37. Capitol Thamugas

38. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

39. Remains of Ancient Architecture in Africa; Title Page

40. Gate at Medjez-el-bab

41. The Antiquities of Africa

42. Tomb of Juba II near Algiers

43. Commiphora gileadensis (L.) C. Chr. (Balm of Gilead, Opobalsam): finished drawing of fruit, dissected fruits, and leaves

44. Graphite elevation of unidentified column with graphite and pen and ink dimensions

45. Felis caligata (Booted Lynx)

46. Madoqua (Dik-dik)

47. Dik-dik

48. Jerboa

49. Wolf

50. Heterohyrax brucei (Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax)

51. Gypaetus barbatus (Bearded Vulture)

52. Bee Cuckoo

53. Sagittarius serpentarius (Secretary Bird)

54. Man Playing a Harp

55. St. Agnes (after Domenichino)

56. Study for Man Playing a Harp

57. Heterohyrax brucei (Yellow-Spotted Rock Hyrax)

58. Studies of Ceremonial Weaponry

59. Study of a Ship

60. Man on Horseback with Bird

61. Boats in a Harbour

62. Man on Horseback Approaching a Seated Man

63. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

64. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

65. Man Loading a Pack Horse

66. Studies of Warriors on Horseback

67. Man on Horseback Carrying Weapons

68. Traveler and a Man atop a Camel

69. Man on Horseback Carrying a Spear

70. Studies of Two Figures

71. Studies of Two Seated Men

72. Studies of the Front and the Back of a Man

73. Study of Two Men