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.
Artist
J. M. W. Turner
Date
published 1812
Type
Print
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
21.9 × 29.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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