Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Robert Smirke, 1752–1845, British

and / or Mary Smirke, 1779–1853, British
Title:
Tempest
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 x 7 1/2 inches (27.9 x 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
center left: "Painted by R. Smirke R. A."; center right: "Engraved by Cha.s Heath"; lower center: "TEMPEST."; lower center: "LONDON. | PUBLISHED BY RODWELL & MARTIN, BOND STREET. | 1821. | Printed by Mc Queen & Co."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.3606
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
literary theme | fur | log | loincloth | play | The Tempest, play by William Shakespeare
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29659