J.M.W. Turner and C. Turner - 19th Century Etching Scene on the French Coast

Description

A finely detailed etching from Joseph Mallord William Turner's (1775-1851) Liber Studiorum series. Turner designed and etched the plate himself, whilst the sepia gradations of tone were added through mezzotint by Charles Turner (1773-1857). John Ruskin (1819-1900) originally identified this scene as a view of Flint Castle in North Wales, which Turner painted on several occasions. However, it is now thought to be a scene on the French coast. Signed within the plate. On laid paper on card.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age including discolouration and foxing. Small tear to the upper right. Several tears and losses around the edges of the paper, which has been laid to an auxiliary card support.

Size

18 x 26cm (7.1" x 10.2")
Sheet: 28 x 42cm (11.0" x 16.5")
Plate: 21 x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")

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.