Marine Dabblers

published 1811

Joseph Mallord William Turner and William Say

Associated Names
William Say

Artist, British, 1768 - 1834

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

This is a drawing of ships and people by the seashore engaged in activities involving boats. The image depicts a busy maritime scene with large ships docked at the shore. The ships have multiple masts and sails with detailed rigging and wooden hulls. In the foreground, individuals are interacting with a smaller boat or model of a ship. The background shows the open sea with smaller sails visible on the horizon, indicating a bustling area of maritime activity. The drawing uses a monotone color palette, likely due to its print or engraving format, highlighting contrasts and details in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.7 × 29.3 cm (8 1/8 × 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8157

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 29, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum: no.29 [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

Q65022422

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