1816
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Source of the Arveron is a 1816 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dramatic mountain scene with jagged peaks and a winding river at its base. Tall pines stand on rocky slopes, and the sky is filled with swirling clouds. The light and shadow make the mountains look rough and powerful. Notice how the artist used fine lines and shading to create depth—this was a key way to show light in early prints. Want to see how this technique works up close? Try etching.
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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