Mer de Glace

J. M. W. Turner, published 1812

The image depicts a landscape with mountainous terrain, a river or glacier in a valley, rocky peaks framing the scene, and a cloudy sky above. The composition is rendered with defined lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones, with lighter highlights in certain areas. The foreground features rugged rock formations leading to brighter, jagged peaks in the distance, all set against shadowed mountains.
Artista
J. M. W. Turner
Data
published 1812
Tipus
Print
Tècnica
etching and mezzotint
Mides
21.9 × 29.5 cm
Col·lecció
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Llicència
Domini públic, CC0

Descripció de la imatge

The image depicts a landscape with mountainous terrain, a river or glacier in a valley, rocky peaks framing the scene, and a cloudy sky above. The composition is rendered with defined lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones, with lighter highlights in certain areas. The foreground features rugged rock formations leading to brighter, jagged peaks in the distance, all set against shadowed mountains.

J. M. W. Turner