Joseph Mallord William TurnerThe Death Boat of Heligoland c.1835

Joseph Mallord William Turner, ‘The Death Boat of Heligoland’ c.1835
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Artwork details

Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775‑1851)
Title
The Death Boat of Heligoland
Date c.1835
MediumWatercolour and graphite on paper
Dimensionssupport: 130 x 120 mm
Collection
The National Gallery of Scotland
Turner Worldwide
Reference
TW0197
Wilton 1288

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