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David Scott, 1806–1849

SixDesigns for Nichol's - Architecture of the Heavens - Man Seeking and Sought and Raised by Thought

1848

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David Scott, 1806–1849, SixDesigns for Nichol's - Architecture of the Heavens - Man Seeking and Sought and Raised by Thought, 1848, Graphite, red chalk, traced on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper, Yale Center for British Art, Transfer from the Yale University Library and the Yale University Art Gallery, B1979.12.842.




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  • Creator

    David Scott, 1806–1849
    And Thomas Sibson, 1817–1844

  • Title

    SixDesigns for Nichol's - Architecture of the Heavens - Man Seeking and Sought and Raised by Thought

  • Date

    1848

  • Materials & Techniques

    Graphite, red chalk, traced on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper

  • Dimensions

    Sheet: 10 15/16 × 8 5/8 inches (27.8 × 21.9 cm)

  • Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering

    Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Man seeking, & sought, & raised | by thought"; inscribed in graphite, lower left: "2nd"; inscribed in graphite, upper right: "Head of | Introduction"

  • Credit Line

    Yale Center for British Art, Transfer from the Yale University Library and the Yale University Art Gallery

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Accession Number

    B1979.12.842

  • Classification

    Drawings & Watercolors

  • Collection

    Prints and Drawings

  • Access

    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Link

    https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:19458

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