Apuleia in Search of Apuleius (unpublished plate, Liber Studiorum) 1813 - 1823

This is a mezzotint by J. M. W. Turner from his series *Liber Studiorum* produced between 1813 and 1823. *Apuleia in Search of Apuleius* is a romantic landscape showcasing a bridge spanning a river in the foreground with figures and a distant view of a town and hills. Turner's *Liber Studiorum* series was an ambitious project in which he sought to elevate printmaking to the status of painting by combining his own innovative etching techniques with the skill of engravers like Charles Turner. The series was an important step in the development of modern printmaking, and is a testament to Turner's mastery of light and atmospheric effects.