Aesacus and Hesperie

published 1816

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Associated Names
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Artist, British, 1775 - 1851

The image depicts a detailed line drawing of thick, intricate trees with abundant foliage and twisting branches filling the frame. There is no distinct horizon line visible, as the tree branches dominate the composition, creating a canopy effect. The illustration features fine, delicate strokes capturing the textures of the leaves and branches. The color scheme is mainly light tans and browns. In the background, a person is seated on the ground, while another figure is partially hidden by foliage, both appearing small compared to the trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.5 × 43.7 cm (11 5/8 × 17 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.4.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Finberg 1924, no. 66, State ii (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

Q64959772

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