Joseph Mallord William Turner

A Wooded Bank ?in Upper Normandy

1845

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In Tate Britain

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Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Part of: Eu and Treport Sketchbook
Medium: Graphite and watercolour on paper
Dimensions: Support: 231 × 330 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856
Reference: D35453
Turner Bequest CCCLIX 18

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Turner made his last trip to France in the autumn of 1845. This excursion included the distinction of a dinner invitation from King Louis Philippe, whom he had known during his exile in England. Turner had renewed their acquaintance by sending
a presentation copy of the engravings
of his England and Wales series.

Undaunted by the distinguished guests
at the chateau of Eu, in Picardy, Turner produced a series of wonderfully atmospheric and experimental studies. This example possibly shows a lake in the chateau grounds, though the landscape meets its reflection, making it difficult
to establish what is being represented.

Gallery label, September 2004

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