Entrance of Calais Harbour

J. M. W. Turner, published 1816

The image features a nautical scene with sailboats navigating towards a harbor. The horizon is low in the composition, filled with sails and masts of vessels, and a faint view of the harbor's structures. The brushstrokes or etching technique depict movement and texture, especially in the choppy waves. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown and sepia, giving the image a vintage effect.
Artist
J. M. W. Turner
Date
published 1816
Type
Print
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
21.2 × 30.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a nautical scene with sailboats navigating towards a harbor. The horizon is low in the composition, filled with sails and masts of vessels, and a faint view of the harbor's structures. The brushstrokes or etching technique depict movement and texture, especially in the choppy waves. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown and sepia, giving the image a vintage effect.

J. M. W. Turner