Isleworth

J. M. W. Turner, published 1819

The image depicts a landscape from an elevated viewpoint, showing a view including classical architectural elements like a round, columned structure resembling a temple. Surrounding the temple are detailed trees, depicted in fine lines similar to an etching technique. The monochrome color palette features shades of sepia. The scene includes lush vegetation and a calm body of water reflecting the trees and temple. In the background, faint architectural elements are suggested, becoming less defined towards the horizon.
Artist
J. M. W. Turner
Date
published 1819
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
29.2 × 43.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a landscape from an elevated viewpoint, showing a view including classical architectural elements like a round, columned structure resembling a temple. Surrounding the temple are detailed trees, depicted in fine lines similar to an etching technique. The monochrome color palette features shades of sepia. The scene includes lush vegetation and a calm body of water reflecting the trees and temple. In the background, faint architectural elements are suggested, becoming less defined towards the horizon.

J. M. W. Turner