Norham Castle on the Tweed (Liber Studiorum, part XII, plate 57) 1816

Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Norham Castle on the Tweed" from his *Liber Studiorum* series is a mezzotint print depicting a dramatic, almost melancholic, view of the castle ruins silhouetted against a hazy, golden sky. The scene is dominated by the imposing castle, its weathered stone walls hinting at its history. The foreground features figures by the river Tweed, suggesting the human presence amidst nature's grand scale. This work, completed in 1816, showcases Turner's mastery of light and atmospheric effects, characteristic of his Romantic style.