A Yorkshire River

J. M. W. Turner, c. 1827

The artwork titled "A Yorkshire River" depicts a landscape view. The horizon line is placed high in the composition, showcasing a vast expanse of sky with soft, wispy clouds painted in light blues and grays. Close to us, there are sandy-hued hills that roll into the distance, where they meet the river. A figure dressed in a reddish garment is walking along the slope. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, characteristic of a watercolor technique. The overall color palette is dominated by soft yellows, pale blues, and muted earth tones.
Kunstner
J. M. W. Turner
Datering
c. 1827
Type
Drawing
Teknik
watercolor on wove paper
Mål
29 × 41.4 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

The artwork titled "A Yorkshire River" depicts a landscape view. The horizon line is placed high in the composition, showcasing a vast expanse of sky with soft, wispy clouds painted in light blues and grays. Close to us, there are sandy-hued hills that roll into the distance, where they meet the river. A figure dressed in a reddish garment is walking along the slope. The brushstrokes are delicate and fluid, characteristic of a watercolor technique. The overall color palette is dominated by soft yellows, pale blues, and muted earth tones.

J. M. W. Turner