Artwork Page for Liber Studiorum: Ships in a Breeze

Details / Information for Liber Studiorum: Ships in a Breeze

Liber Studiorum: Ships in a Breeze

Date unknown

Joseph Mallord William Turner

(British, 1775–1851)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Katherine Bullard in memory of Francis Bullard 1919.131
Catalogue raisonné
Rawlinson 10
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented etching and mezzotint in brown tones depicts a stormy seascape. In the foreground, white foam crests across dark, churning waves. On the left, three tiny figures stand atop a wooden pier. Toward the center, ships with wind-filled sails navigate the rough sea, one tilting precariously. Dark clouds mass on the left, while a burst of bright light breaks through the sky on the right.

Liber Studiorum: Ships in a Breeze

Date unknown

Joseph Mallord William Turner

(British, 1775–1851)
England, 19th century

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork