Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British

and / or Mary Smirke, 1779–1853, British
Title:
Studies From a French MSS Bible Registry
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 13/16 × 15 1/16 inches (24.9 × 38.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in pen and brown ink, upper center: "Bridegroom"; inscribed in pen and brown ink, upper center: "French MSS. | Bibl. Reg. 20. D.I. | Date 13th Century"; inscribed in pen and brown ink, center left: "Lamp | Queen's Horse"; inscribed in pen and brown ink, center right: "Battle | axe"; inscribed in pen and brown ink, lower center: "Letters"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.3538
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29593