River Wye

published 1812

Joseph Mallord William Turner and W.T. Annis

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

W.T. Annis

Artist, British, active early 19th century

The image depicts a riverside scene with animals resting and grazing near the water's edge. In the distance, there is a castle or abbey silhouette against the sky. The artist uses sepia tones and light brushstrokes to create a warm atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.9 × 29.2 cm (8 1/4 × 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 48, State iii/v

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum: no.48 [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

Q65022441

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