River Wye

J. M. W. Turner, published 1812

The image shows a river scene with an elevated view. Chepstow Castle ruins are in the distance amidst dense foliage. Cows are on the grassy bank, and two figures swim in the river. A small boat is further along the waterway. The drawing features fine line work and a sepia color palette.

Artist: J. M. W. Turner
Date: published 1812
Type: Print
Medium: etching
Dimensions: 27.6 × 40.5 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a river scene with an elevated view. Chepstow Castle ruins are in the distance amidst dense foliage. Cows are on the grassy bank, and two figures swim in the river. A small boat is further along the waterway. The drawing features fine line work and a sepia color palette.

J. M. W. Turner