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published 1819

Joseph Mallord William Turner and William Say

Associated Names
William Say

Artist, British, 1768 - 1834

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image shows a landscape with a serene garden scene. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. In the foreground, there are lush foliage, plants, and a bird perched on a decorative stone. Beyond, there is a small classical structure with columns among trees. Towards the upper third, there is a calm river leading to a bridge and a distant structure or town. Soft hills and a monochromatic sepia tone color palette give the scene an antique feel. The brushstrokes capture intricate details of the foliage and structures, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.7 × 29 cm (8 1/8 × 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8196

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 68, State v/v

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum: no.68 [Finberg 1-71; 1943.3.8129-8199]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Finberg, Alexander. The History of Turner's Liber Studiorum with a new Catalogue Raisonne. London: Ernest Benn, 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q65022461

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