London from Greenwich

J. M. W. Turner, published 1811

The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking a landscape sloping down to reveal a detailed architectural scene. The horizon is high, showing a sprawling cityscape with ships docked along the waterline. Prominent buildings with domes and classical features are in the center, framed by trees. The illustration has precise pen work, depicting natural elements and buildings with fine lines. The color palette is monochrome, varying shades of light brown. Sheep are grazing on a grassy hillside, with a detailed urban and maritime panorama extending into the distance.
ศิลปิน
J. M. W. Turner
ปีที่สร้าง
published 1811
ประเภท
Print
เทคนิค
etching
ขนาด
28.6 × 42.3 cm
คอลเลกชัน
National Gallery of Art, Washington
สัญญาอนุญาต
สาธารณสมบัติ, CC0

คำบรรยายภาพ

The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking a landscape sloping down to reveal a detailed architectural scene. The horizon is high, showing a sprawling cityscape with ships docked along the waterline. Prominent buildings with domes and classical features are in the center, framed by trees. The illustration has precise pen work, depicting natural elements and buildings with fine lines. The color palette is monochrome, varying shades of light brown. Sheep are grazing on a grassy hillside, with a detailed urban and maritime panorama extending into the distance.

J. M. W. Turner