1811
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Martello Towers near Bexhill, Sussex is a 1811 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic seascape with a large cliff on the right and a few figures in the foreground. The sky is cloudy, and the sea is calm. In the distance, there are a few buildings, possibly towers. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall mood is one of serenity, with the calm sea and peaceful figures creating a sense of tranquility. For more on this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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