Catena delle Alpi da Grenoble a Chambéry

J. M. W. Turner, pubblicato nel 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.
Artista
J. M. W. Turner
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1812
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte
Dimensioni
29,2 × 44,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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