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Exhibition History Fairest Isle - The Appreciation of British Scenery 1750-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 1989-04-12 - 1989-06-25)

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1. A View of Edinburgh from the West

A View of Edinburgh from the West

Creator:: Alexander Nasmyth, 1758–1840
Date:: 1822 to 1826
Materials & Techniques:: Oil on canvas
Dimensions:: 24 1/4 x 36 1/4 inches (61.6 x 92.1 cm)
Collection:: Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:: Not on view

2. Matlock Tor by Moonlight

Matlock Tor by Moonlight

Creator:: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734–1797
Date:: between 1777 and 1780
Materials & Techniques:: Oil on canvas
Dimensions:: 25 × 30 inches (63.5 × 76.2 cm)
Collection:: Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:: Not on view

3. Conway, North Wales: The Castle and the Old College House

Conway, North Wales: The Castle and the Old College House

Creator:: William Alexander, 1767–1816
Date:: 1802
Materials & Techniques:: Gray wash, yellow wash, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 8 × 11 7/8 inches (20.3 × 30.1 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Ben Lomond, August 17

Ben Lomond, August 17

Creator:: James Ward, 1769–1859
Date:: ca. 1805
Materials & Techniques:: Graphite and gray wash on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 4 x 11 1/8 inches (10.2 x 28.3 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Roslin Castle, Midlothian

Roslin Castle, Midlothian

Creator:: Paul Sandby, 1731–1809
Date:: ca. 1780
Materials & Techniques:: Gouache on medium laid paper, mounted on board
Dimensions:: Sheet: 18 1/8 x 25 1/8 inches (46 x 63.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. View of Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, from Under the Bridge

View of Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, from Under the Bridge

Creator:: John Varley, 1778–1842
Date:: 1802
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Mount: 11 9/16 x 20 1/16 inches (29.4 x 51 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Haweswater, Westmoreland

Haweswater, Westmoreland

Creator:: Edward Dayes, 1763–1804
Date:: ca. 1795
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 11 13/16 x 17 5/8 inches (30 x 44.7 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Windermere During the Regatta

Windermere During the Regatta

Creator:: David Cox, 1783–1859
Date:: 1832
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen and red ink, brown ink, gray ink, gouache, graphite, gum arabic, and scratching out on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Sheet: 17 3/4 x 24 inches (45.1 x 61 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

9. The Mouth of the Cavern at Castleton in the Peak of Derby

The Mouth of the Cavern at Castleton in the Peak of Derby

Creator:: John White Abbott, 1763–1851
Date:: 1791
Materials & Techniques:: Watercolor, pen and black ink, pen and brown ink, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:: Mount: 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (26.7 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:: Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection