J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) and Charles Turner (1773-1857) - Etching Jason

Description

A finely detailed etching by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) from his Liber Studiorum series. Turner designed and etched the plate after his original painting of the same subject. The sepia gradations of tone were added through mezzotint by Charles Turner (1773-1857). The composition depicts the Greek hero Jason stealing up on the dragon he must outwit to seize the Golden Fleece. Signed within the plate. On laid.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration. Loss to the upper left corner. Several tears which have been repaired, including along the lower left edge, upper right, and left-hand side.

Size

18.5 x 26cm (7.3" x 10.2")
Sheet: 22 x 27.5cm (8.7" x 10.8")

Collection Information

*Liber Studiorum* is an ambitious collection of etchings created by J. M. W. Turner between 1807 and 1819 that aimed to showcase the great variety and range of landscapes through Turner's own vision.

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Artist Biography

*Liber Studiorum* is a collection of seventy-one prints by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) between 1807 and 1819. Turner created the etchings for the prints, which were worked in mezzotint by collaborating engravers. The plates were divided into six categories - marine, mountainous, pastoral, historical, architectural, and elevated or epic pastoral - with letters printed above each image to denote its category. The project aimed to document the great variety and range of landscapes. The prints were made to be widely disseminated, and form part of Turner's ambitious self-promotion. Many of the subjects were taken from his own existing paintings.