Transept of Melrose Abbey, 1778 Near Old Melrose on the River Tweed, Roxburgh

Thomas Hearne1778

Details

Title: Transept of Melrose Abbey, 1778 Near Old Melrose on the River Tweed, Roxburgh
Creator: Thomas Hearne, 1744–1817, British
Creator Lifespan: 1744/1817
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: 1778
Physical Dimensions: Contemporary drawn border: 13 5/8 x 10 3/8 inches (34.6 x 26.4 cm) Sheet: 11 7/8 × 8 1/2 inches (30.2 × 21.6 cm)
Subject Keywords: ivy, shadows, arches, transept, windows, church, ruins, abbey, plants, lonely, architectural subject, stained glass
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Gray wash, pen and black ink, and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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