The Bridge in Middle Distance

published 1808

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image features an aerial view of a landscape with a high horizon line. An arched bridge or aqueduct spans the scene, leading towards distant hills or mountains under a clear sky. The artwork is rendered in fine lines resembling an etching technique, detailing trees and foliage. The color scheme is monochrome, with warm paper tones and dark ink strokes creating contrast. Figures are depicted sitting under tall trees, with a mix of natural and architectural elements in the background. The scene conveys a serene and open atmosphere with detailed natural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27 × 37.5 cm (10 5/8 × 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.4.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 13, State only (etching)

  • Series Title

    Liber Studiorum

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Miss Ellen T. Bullard [1865-1959], Boston; gift 1941 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

  • Finberg, Alexander. The History of Turner's Liber Studiorum with a new Catalogue Raisonne. London: Ernest Benn, 1924.

Wikidata ID

Q64959732

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