Extensive Landscape with a Pond

William Turner of Oxford

Associated Names
William Turner of Oxford

Artist, British, 1789 - 1862

The image features a landscape sketch depicting a view from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high in the composition, marked by a line of trees. The drawing uses soft pencil strokes on blue-toned paper, creating a serene environment. A body of water with ripples is in the foreground, reflecting the landscape. Trees lead to a low structure, possibly a house. The sky is depicted with minimal detail, emphasizing the tranquil landscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal with touches of white heightening on two joined sheets of blue wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.5 x 50.3 cm (8 7/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.180

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1983-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in pen and brown ink: W Turner at Varl[eys?]

Wikidata ID

Q64639753

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