The temple of Jupiter Paulinus at Aegina
Pye, John
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, glass, metal and wood
Measurements
630 x 810 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17201
Summary
Black and white print depicting the Temple of Jupiter Paulinus at Aegina, with Arcadian dancers in landscape setting, mounted on white background. Printed lower left: J.M.W. Turner R.A. and printed lower right: John Pye London 1827. With a framework of gold metal surrounded by wood. On the back is written; Buck V. Reid FINE ART DEALER / LONDON 179 New Bond Street.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Pye, John, engraver (printmaker) Joseph Mallord William Turner, RA (London 1775 - Chelsea 1851), painter