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Liber Studiorum: Martello Towers, near Bexhill, Sussex

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 1919.149
Catalogue raisonné
Rawlinson 34
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented etching and mezzotint in shades of brown depicts a coastal landscape. In the foreground, wrecked boats lie on the left while a man, woman, and child with a donkey travel a path. Five circular towers line the shore, leading toward a large, bright cliff on the right. A horseback figure rides away in the distance. Swirling, heavy clouds and layered lines define the rugged terrain and stormy atmosphere.

Liber Studiorum: Martello Towers, near Bexhill, Sussex

Date unknown

Joseph Mallord William Turner

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

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