East Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (Liber Studiorum, part XIV, plate 67) by Joseph Mallord William Turner

East Gate, Winchelsea, Sussex (Liber Studiorum, part XIV, plate 67) 1819

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charcoal drawing

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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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