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Sailors bringing their rowing boat into harbour for the night; representing evening. Engraving by V.M. Picot, 1772, after J.J. Barralet.
- Barralet, John James, approximately 1747-1815.
- Date
- May 9th 1782
- Reference
- 2499829i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the harbour is a three-masted sailing ship. Above the harbour is a large house with a portico, either residential or an institution, e.g. quarantine hospital
Publication/Creation
London (in Cheapside) : Publish'd ... by John Boydell engraver, May 9th 1782.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with etching, in circle ; platemark 23.8 x 23.8 cm
Lettering
Evening. Le soir. From an original drawing in the possession of Mr. Picot. Barralet inv.t V.M. Picot sculp
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 2499829i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- French
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores