Isleworth

published 1819

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image shows a landscape with a calm body of water, likely a river or pond, viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high in the composition, obscured by trees and an ancient structure. Lush trees with detailed leaves and shading are on the right, leading to grass and reflective water. In the distance on the left, a round temple with columns is reflected in the water. The sky and distant architectural elements are sketched with minimal detail. The style features fine linework and cross-hatching, with a monochromatic color palette of sepia-like tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.4 × 43.5 cm (11 9/16 × 17 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.4.22

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 63, State only (etching)

  • 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

Q64959769

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