1806
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Walton bridges is a 1806 oil by Joseph Mallord William Turner, depicting Ram, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
The painting shows a serene landscape with a large, arched bridge spanning the width of the canvas. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the riverbank, surrounded by sheep and a ram. The sky above is cloudy and grey, with hints of blue peeking through the gaps. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the bridge's architecture, with its sturdy stone pillars and elegant arches. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. This painting is a beautiful example of J.M.W. Turner's work, and you can explore more of his art by looking up the artist J.M.W. Turner.
Walton Bridges is a c.1806 landscape painting by the British artist J.M.W. Turner. It depicts a view on the River Thames at Walton. Two stone bridges existed at the time, creating twin parabolas. This had replaced the older mid-eighteenth century bridge once painted by Canaletto. Rather than displaying it at the Summer Exhibition of the Royal Academy, he possibly exhibited at his own studio in Queen Anne Street. 1807. It was acquired by the Earl of Essex in 1807 and hung at his estate at Cassiobury House along with two other Turner paintings. Today it is in the collection of the National…
Read the full account in the museum source.
Source: wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
