'Melrose Abbey from the East', Joseph Mallord William Turner | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775‑1851)

Title

Melrose Abbey from the East

From Tweed and Lakes Sketchbook

Turner Bequest XXXV

Date 1797

MediumGraphite on paper

Dimensionssupport: 368 x 262 mm

Collection

Tate

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

Reference

D01020

Turner Bequest XXXV 18

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Tweed and Lakes Sketchbook

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