Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (1775 - 1851) was an English painter, printmaker, and watercolorist.
Engraver: Brandard (1805 – 1862) was an English engraver.
Title: Beaugency. B. is a township in north-central France.
Signed in the plate: Drawn by J. M. W. Turner, RA. Engraved by R. Brandard. Additionally inscribed below the image in italic: Printed by McQueen. Number in pencil R[awlinson]434. Turner studio blind stamp.
Dimensions: Image 3 3/4" x 5 1/2". Sheet 12" x 17 1/4".Publisher:
Materials and Techniques: Line engraving on India paper laid on wove paper.
Publication: Turner's Annual Tour, 1833: Wanderings by the Loire.
Condition: Right lower corner is a little bit frayed. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonne: Rawlinson II, 1913. #434. p. 259.
Reference: William George Rawlinson. The engraved work of J. M. W. Turner, R.A. vol. I-II. London, 1908-1913.
Provenance: "JMWT monogram blind stamp. This mark was applied to every item sold from Turner’s studio in the sales at Christie’s of 1873 and 1874".
Reference: Professor David Hill.
Museum: Tate: T05575.