East Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (Liber Studiorum, part XIV, plate 67) 1819
josephmallordwilliamturner
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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tree
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drawing
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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human-figures
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charcoal drawing
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possibly oil pastel
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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underpainting
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human
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watercolour illustration
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charcoal
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watercolor
This mezzotint, titled "East Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex", is part of Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Liber Studiorum" series, a collection of landscape etchings that showcase his artistic talents. Created in 1819, the print depicts a picturesque view of a ruined gate in Winchelsea, England, with a flock of sheep led by a shepherd passing through the archway. The composition emphasizes the atmospheric qualities of light and shadow, characteristic of Turner's later works. The print is a fine example of Romantic landscape art, where nature is portrayed as both beautiful and sublime, evoking a sense of awe and wonder.
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