Joseph Mallord William Turner

A Classical Harbour Scene with a Bridge and Fortress

c.1830–45

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Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Part of: Studies of Landscapes, Townscapes and Harbours with Classical Architecture
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions: Support: 39 × 77 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856
Reference: D34931
Turner Bequest CCCXLIV 433

Catalogue entry

This is one of ten small drawings on nine printed visiting cards or blanks (Tate D34929–D34939; Turner Bequest CCCXLIV 431–439), all apart from D34929 being rapid permutations of the classical architectural and seaport motifs of Claude Lorrain, a consistent influence on Turner (see the Introduction to this subsection). For general comments and dating, see under D34929.

Verso:

Blank; rubbed and darkened. Inscribed in pencil ‘433’ left of centre, ascending vertically; stamped in black ‘CCCXLIV 433’ towards bottom right.

Matthew Imms
August 2016

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