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Liber Studiorum: Holy Island Cathedral

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 1919.132
Catalogue raisonné
Rawlinson 11
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented print in shades of brown and sepia depicts the interior of a ruined cathedral. Thick, weathered columns carved with geometric patterns support massive rounded arches that recede into deep shadow. A solitary figure stands in the distance. Bright light from the left illuminates the crumbling stone walls, leaving the right side in darkness. Printed text at the bottom reads, "HOLY ISLAND CATHEDRAL."

Liber Studiorum: Holy Island Cathedral

Date unknown

Joseph Mallord William Turner

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

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