1819
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Woman of Samaria is a 1819 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet scene by a well. A woman in a long dress leans over it, while two men stand nearby, talking. Behind them is an old stone archway and a tower, with trees and bushes around. The drawing is mostly in shades of brown and gray, giving it a soft, dreamy look. The title *The Woman of Samaria* hints at a biblical story about a woman meeting Jesus at a well. The artist used fine lines to capture light and shadow, making the scene feel peaceful. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed 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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