Aesacus and Hesperie

published 1816

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image shows a densely wooded area with a water feature flowing through it. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, capturing the forest setting with tall trees, branches forming a lush canopy, and a stream flowing over rocks. A seated figure is seen in a clearing, with another figure further into the scene. The composition is detailed with fine brushstrokes depicting leaves, rocks, and water realistically. The color palette consists of rich sepia tones. Light and shadow play on the landscape, enhancing its details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26 × 39.1 cm (10 1/4 × 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.4.25

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 66, State proof C

  • 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

Q64959773

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