Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown artist

after Luigi Mayer, ca. 1755–1803, Italian
Title:
Ruins of The Ptolomean Library
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash, pen and black ink and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 × 7 1/2 inches (10.2 × 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "Mellon 3061G" and lower left: "Ruins of The Ptolomean Library."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Accession Number:
B1975.4.230
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
men | library | sailboats | architectural subject | figures | boats | ruins | marine art
Associated Places:
Africa | Egypt
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7960