The Woman and Tambourine

published 1807

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner

Associated Names
Charles Turner

Artist, British, 1773 - 1857

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image displays a pastoral landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is situated towards the top, revealing distant mountains and structures against a softly defined sky backdrop. Trees, both in clusters and singularly, are textured with delicate and detailed leaves, typical of etching techniques. A group of figures engage in leisurely activities among the trees, while ruins or arches add a romantic element. The color palette features monochromatic sepia tones, creating an antique and serene visual impact.

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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

    1943.3.8131

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 3, State iv/iv

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum: no.3 [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

Q65022393

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