Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Shepperson, Matthew, 1785-1874
Title:
Sketchbook.
Published / Created:
England, 1818.
Physical Description:
1 volume (approximately 75 drawings) : graphite and watercolor on wove paper ; 19 x 12 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
ND1942 .S54 1818
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Notes:
Title devised by cataloger.

The back pastedown features an inscription in graphite that reads "M. Shepperson 1818." The front pastedown also features additional inscriptions in red crayon.

Subject matter includes rural scenery, landscapes, buildings, and portraits, all generally unidentified. The drawings are primarily in graphite. The volume also includes eight detailed watercolors and several unfinished sketches. There are a small number of textual annotations of varied content.
Subject Terms:
Great Britain -- Pictorial works.
Form/Genre:
Drawings (visual works) | Watercolor (paintings) | Sketchbooks.