Past Exhibition

Exhibition of Etchings and Mezzotints from J.M.W. Turner's Liber Studiorum

The image shows a landscape with a calm body of water, likely a river or pond, viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high in the composition, obscured by trees and an ancient structure. Lush trees with detailed leaves and shading are on the right, leading to grass and reflective water. In the distance on the left, a round temple with columns is reflected in the water. The sky and distant architectural elements are sketched with minimal detail. The style features fine linework and cross-hatching, with a monochromatic color palette of sepia-like tones.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Isleworth, published 1819, etching, Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard, 1941.4.22

Details

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  • Locations

    Ground Floor, Gallery G-19
The image shows a landscape with a calm body of water, likely a river or pond, viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high in the composition, obscured by trees and an ancient structure. Lush trees with detailed leaves and shading are on the right, leading to grass and reflective water. In the distance on the left, a round temple with columns is reflected in the water. The sky and distant architectural elements are sketched with minimal detail. The style features fine linework and cross-hatching, with a monochromatic color palette of sepia-like tones.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Isleworth, published 1819, etching, Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard, 1941.4.22

Overview: Etchings and mezzotints were exhibited to coincide with the exhibition of Turner watercolors from the British Museum.

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