Calm

published 1812

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image displays a maritime scene with several sailboats clustered on calm waters, viewed from a dock level perspective. The horizon is subtly suggested by the separation of water and sky, with distant boats visible. The sky and water are depicted in soft brown and sepia tones. The brushstrokes show attention to detail, with textured sails and reflected boats. People are seen on a nearby boat, adding a human element. Additional boats can be seen in the distance against the sky. The overall scene conveys a serene and timeless quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint and etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 × 44.6 cm (11 5/8 × 17 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8203

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 44, State proof H

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum

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

Q65022468

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