1811
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Inverary Pier is a 1811 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet lake scene with a small pier jutting into the water. A few people stand near the shore, while two small boats float on the calm surface—one with a lone figure rowing. In the distance, misty hills fade into the sky, and a few trees line the shore. The title says it’s called *Inverary Pier*, and the artist used a mix of shading and texture to make the scene feel soft yet detailed. The boats and people are simple but add life to the otherwise still landscape. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create layered prints.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
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