Mt. Saint Gothard

1808

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 shows a rugged mountain path with rocky terrain. There is a carved stone bridge and a narrow passage that leads to a dark, cave-like tunnel. A pack animal, potentially a mule or donkey, is on the path with a covered load. In the background, there are towering cliffs and rocky outcrops, creating a grand and isolated atmosphere. Further back, a range of mountains is visible under a subtly clouded sky. The landscape is depicted with detailed etching techniques, using strong lines and shading to show texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of brown highlighting the natural beauty of the mountains.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.6 × 29.1 cm (8 1/8 × 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8137

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 9, State vi/vi

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum: no.9 [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

Q65022399

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