London from Greenwich

published 1811

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking a landscape sloping down to reveal a detailed architectural scene. The horizon is high, showing a sprawling cityscape with ships docked along the waterline. Prominent buildings with domes and classical features are in the center, framed by trees. The illustration has precise pen work, depicting natural elements and buildings with fine lines. The color palette is monochrome, varying shades of light brown. Sheep are grazing on a grassy hillside, with a detailed urban and maritime panorama extending into the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.6 × 42.3 cm (11 1/4 × 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.348

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 26, State only (etching)

  • 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

Q65079996

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