Saint Catherine's Hill Near Guilford

published 1811

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image shows a pastoral scene captured from a roadside perspective. The winding path leads into the distance, with a horizon placed high in the composition. A prominent structure resembling a large building or castle is seen atop a hill. The illustration features detailed and linear brushstrokes, emphasizing edges and contours. Trees frame the path with intricate foliage textures. The color palette consists of sepia tones, creating a warm, vintage feel. Two figures are walking with buckets and a cart pulled by horses closest to us. In the distance, more trees and a small structure can be seen, enhancing the rural setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.6 × 43.3 cm (11 5/8 × 17 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.349

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 33, 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

Q65079998

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