Hedging and Ditching

J. M. W. Turner, published 1812

The image is an etching featuring a detailed scene. The horizon is high, obscured by a line of trees. Trees dominate the scene, with a flock of sheep in the distance. A large, gnarled tree is on the left with intricate details. Dark lines and cross-hatching provide texture. On the right, figures are engaged in various activities. The color palette is monochromatic, using brown ink to enhance details.
Kunstner
J. M. W. Turner
Datering
published 1812
Type
Print
Teknik
etching
Mål
29.8 × 44.3 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

The image is an etching featuring a detailed scene. The horizon is high, obscured by a line of trees. Trees dominate the scene, with a flock of sheep in the distance. A large, gnarled tree is on the left with intricate details. Dark lines and cross-hatching provide texture. On the right, figures are engaged in various activities. The color palette is monochromatic, using brown ink to enhance details.

J. M. W. Turner