Prints and Drawings Room
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After Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
James Cousen 1804–80 - Medium
- Engraving on paper
- Dimensions
- Support: 105 × 141 mm
image: 95 × 140 mm - Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Transferred from the British Museum 1988
- Reference
- T06177
Display caption
This plate first appeared in part V of Finden's 'Landscape Illustrations'. Turner's elaborate conception was based on a drawing made in Athens by the architect Thomas Allason. Colour studies also displayed show how he began to develop the design. Byron had lived in Athens in 1810.
Gallery label, August 2004
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