Scene in the Campagna

published 1812

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 is captured in a sepia tone, providing an aged appearance. The point of view suggests a perspective on a path looking over a natural setting. A person is bent over, working on or examining a sculptural piece or architectural element. Tall trees frame the view on both sides. In the middle ground, there are shrubs leading to an ancient structure with columns and arches on the horizon line. The brushstrokes are detailed, especially with the texture of the trees and sky. The color palette is warm with shades of brown, creating a harmonious visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30 × 43.9 cm (11 13/16 × 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.4.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 38, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Miss Ellen T. Bullard [1865-1959], Boston; gift 1941 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

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

Wikidata ID

Q64959748

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