Artwork
Liber Studiorum: Mildmay Sea-piece
Liber Studiorum: Mildmay Sea-piece is a print by Joseph Mallord William Turner. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1919.154
About this work
Overview
Liber Studiorum: Mildmay Sea-piece is a circa 1823 etching and mezzotint print by J.M.W. Turner, exemplifying his Romantic approach to maritime themes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts turbulent sea waters, reflecting Turner's enduring fascination with the ocean's power and emotive potential.
Technique & Style
Turner's evolving style is marked by expressive atmospheric effects, achieved through innovative handling of light and texture, foreshadowing later artistic movements.
History & Provenance
Part of Turner's Liber Studiorum series, the work is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
