1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mill near the Grand Chartreuse is a 1816 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet, misty landscape with tall trees lining a narrow path. In the distance, a small building sits near a river or stream, half-hidden by fog. The lines are scratchy and layered, giving the scene a soft, dreamy feel. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up in some spots, making shadows deeper. This was common in Romantic-era prints to create mood. Next, check out etching to see how artists build texture with acid and ink.
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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