'Fonthill Abbey Seen in the Distance beyond Trees, the Ruins of Old Wardour Castle, and Farm Buildings in the Foreground; Cattle and Cowherd', Joseph Mallord William Turner | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775‑1851)

Title

Fonthill Abbey Seen in the Distance beyond Trees, the Ruins of Old Wardour Castle, and Farm Buildings in the Foreground; Cattle and Cowherd

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

D02186

Turner Bequest XLVII 9

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