Joseph Mallord William Turner

Hulks on the St Germans or Lynher River

1814

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Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Part of: Devon Rivers, No.2 Sketchbook
Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: Support: 110 x 178 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856
Reference: D09704
Turner Bequest CXXXIII 30

Catalogue entry

This study of hulks (decommissioned, dismasted warships) follows on from topographical sketches in the Hamoaze and lower reaches of the River Tamar north-west of Plymouth Sound beginning on folio 3 recto (D09671). Here the view appears to be from the north side of the St Germans or Lynher River, looking west, upstream from its confluence with the Tamar (forming the Hamoaze). For other views on and around the St Germans/Lynher, see under folio 27 verso (D09700).

Matthew Imms
July 2014

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