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Period 18th century

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1. Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery

Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery

Creator:: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797
Date:: ca. 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Oil on canvas
Dimensions:: 17 5/8 x 23 1/2 inches (44.8 x 59.7 cm)
Collection:: Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:: Not on view

2. The Eclipse of the Sun as it Will Appear at London on July 14, 1748

The Eclipse of the Sun as it Will Appear at London on July 14, 1748

Creator:: Print made by J. Walker, active ca. 1748
Date:: 1748
Materials & Techniques:: Line engraving
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. The Meteor of August 18, 1783, as seen from the East Angle of the North Terrace, Windsor Castle

The Meteor of August 18, 1783, as seen from the East Angle of the North Terrace, Windsor Castle

Creator:: Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
Date:: 1783
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor on medium, moderately textured, cream laid apper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 12 1/2 x 19 inches (31.8 x 48.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. An Eclipse in Harvest Time

An Eclipse in Harvest Time

Creator:: Samuel Wale, 1721–1786
Date:: undated
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash and graphite with pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 6 7/16 × 4 5/16 inches (16.4 × 11 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. The Eclipse at an End - and Political Tilting Discovered

The Eclipse at an End - and Political Tilting Discovered

Creator:: Print made by unknown artist
Date:: ca. 1788
Materials & Techniques:: Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 7/8 x 13in. (22.5 x 33cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. The Indians Astonished at the Eclipse of the Moon foretold by Columbus

The Indians Astonished at the Eclipse of the Moon foretold by Columbus

Creator:: Print made by unknown artist
Date:: 1768
Materials & Techniques:: Engraving
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Korn