'Distant View of Fonthill Abbey from the South West; River, with Cottage and Figures on the Left and a Bridge in Middle-Distance on the Right', Joseph Mallord William Turner | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775‑1851)

Title

Distant View of Fonthill Abbey from the South West; River, with Cottage and Figures on the Left and a Bridge in Middle-Distance on the Right

From Fonthill Sketchbook

Turner Bequest XLVII

Date 1799

MediumGraphite on paper

Dimensionssupport: 335 x 433 mm

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856

Reference

D02184

Turner Bequest XLVII 7

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