Henry Edward Dawe

British, 1790 - 1848

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The image depicts a landscape with a reflective body of water, a rotunda-like structure at the water's edge, distant buildings, and trees. The painting style shows detailed and precise brushstrokes with delicate lines, resembling an etching. The color scheme mainly consists of sepia tones, giving it an antique look. Lush trees on the right side frame the scene and create a sense of intricate natural beauty.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe, Isleworth, published 1819, etching and mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8191

Isleworth

Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe · published 1819 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8191
The image shows a landscape with ancient architecture, tree-lined pathways, and a body of water reflecting trees. The scene is depicted in a sepia tone, with detailed brushstrokes for the trees and classical columns. The sky has wispy clouds.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe, Isleworth, published 1819, etching and mezzotint, Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard, 1941.4.23

Isleworth

Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe · published 1819 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1941.4.23
The image shows a mountainous landscape with towering peaks dominating the scene. The mountains stretch upwards and taper into sharp peaks. The center of the image features a jagged mountain range with light and shadow playing across their surfaces. The mountains are depicted with fine and precise brushstrokes or lines, showing detailed rocky surfaces and forested areas. Several tall evergreen trees rise from rocky terrain in the foreground. The color palette is a sepia tone, creating a contrast between light and shadow and emphasizing the rugged terrain.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe, The Source of the Arveron, published 1816, etching and mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8188

The Source of the Arveron

Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe · published 1816 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8188
The image displays a landscape viewed from a vantage point within a heavily wooded area, looking towards a rugged mountainous backdrop. The horizon is partially obscured by the cliffs and trees, creating a sense of depth as it recedes into the valley. The scene features an old bridge spanning across the chasm in the distance, with a small building nestled beside it. The technique used in the image suggests finely detailed, intricate brushstrokes and engraving styles that emphasize textures of the rocks, foliage, and flowing water. The color palette is dominated by warm sepia tones, casting a nostalgic and serene atmosphere over the landscape. The trees close to us frame the composition, leading the eye toward the dramatic interplay of light and shadow across the terrain beyond.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe, Mill near the Grand Chartreuse, published 1816, etching and mezzotint, Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard, 1941.4.21

Mill near the Grand Chartreuse

Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe · published 1816 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1941.4.21
The image depicts a landscape with a view from a slightly elevated position looking towards a rolling terrain. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, showing distant mountains under a sky with few clouds. Below the horizon, the scene is filled with rugged hills and steep slopes with rocky textures. The detailed engravings in sepia tones capture fine lines to depict foliage and rock formations, creating depth and texture. On the left, two figures sit on large rocks beside a river surrounded by grass and small rocks. Further back, a village with a church and tower is nestled among trees. On the right, a stone arch bridge spans the water body towards the village. The sepia color palette enhances the historical ambiance of the landscape.
Henry Edward Dawe, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Bonneville, published 1816, etching and mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8192

Bonneville

Henry Edward Dawe, Joseph Mallord William Turner · published 1816 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8192
The image displays a grand, weathered abbey ruin with elegant arches and stone structures typical of Gothic architecture. The scene is viewed from an elevated vantage point, looking towards the abbey. The horizon is suggested by the top of the abbey walls cutting across the sky. The brushstrokes capture textures of the stones and weathered surfaces with precision. The color palette is monochromatic, rich in browns and neutral tans, giving the image an antique, sepia-toned appearance. Grass and a reclining figure lead the eye to the abbey, while trees lean into the scene. Birds are sketched lightly in the sky.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe, Rivaux Abbey, published 1812, etching and mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8179

Rivaux Abbey

Joseph Mallord William Turner, Henry Edward Dawe · published 1812 · etching and mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8179