Chain of Alps from Grenoble to Chamberi

J. M. W. Turner, published 1812

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated point, stretching out across a wide valley. The horizon is positioned above the middle of the composition, where the land meets the sky. Distant mountains can be seen beyond the horizon. In the foreground, there are figures engaging in activities near some vegetation. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic sepia-tone color palette, resembling an etching or ink drawing. The lines are fine and intricate, capturing the landscape's detail accurately. The vegetation transitions into open fields in the distance, gradually becoming less detailed towards the horizon.
Artist
J. M. W. Turner
Date
published 1812
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
29.2 × 44.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated point, stretching out across a wide valley. The horizon is positioned above the middle of the composition, where the land meets the sky. Distant mountains can be seen beyond the horizon. In the foreground, there are figures engaging in activities near some vegetation. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic sepia-tone color palette, resembling an etching or ink drawing. The lines are fine and intricate, capturing the landscape's detail accurately. The vegetation transitions into open fields in the distance, gradually becoming less detailed towards the horizon.

J. M. W. Turner