A storm at sea: a large ship dangerously approaching a rocky shore with a lighthouse, being watched by fishermen on the shore. Etching by W. Woollett, 1768, after R. Wright, 1764.

  • Wright, Richard, approximately 1720-approximately 1775.
Date:
1768
Reference:
2133449i
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Description

A covered cart labelled at the back "Fish machine" is driven down towards the sea

Publication/Creation

London : W. Woollett : T. Bradford, 1768.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving

Lettering

The fishery. Richd. Wright pinxt. Wm. Woollett sculpt. British Museum impression bears lettering: "The fishery. Richd. Wright pinxt. Wm. Woollett sculpt. To Sir John Hort Bart His Majesty's Consul General at Lisbon this plate is inscribed by his obliged humble servt. Wm. Woollett. The picture from which this plate was engraved, obtained the first premium in 1764, from the Society of Arts, &c. Published as the Act directs, 30 June, 1768; and sold by W. Woollett in Green Street, Leicester Fields, & T. Bradford, No. 132 in Fleet Street, London"

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2133449i

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