1812
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River Wye is a 1812 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. The river is lined with trees and hills, and a few buildings are visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the mood of the scene, from the soft greens of the trees to the warm tones of the buildings. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peace. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to 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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