Mer de Glace

J. M. W. Turner, gepubliceerd 1812

The image depicts a landscape with mountainous terrain, a river or glacier in a valley, rocky peaks framing the scene, and a cloudy sky above. The composition is rendered with defined lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones, with lighter highlights in certain areas. The foreground features rugged rock formations leading to brighter, jagged peaks in the distance, all set against shadowed mountains.
Kunstenaar
J. M. W. Turner
Datering
gepubliceerd 1812
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and mezzotint
Afmetingen
21,9 × 29,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts a landscape with mountainous terrain, a river or glacier in a valley, rocky peaks framing the scene, and a cloudy sky above. The composition is rendered with defined lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones, with lighter highlights in certain areas. The foreground features rugged rock formations leading to brighter, jagged peaks in the distance, all set against shadowed mountains.

J. M. W. Turner