Joseph Mallord William Turner

Leuvehaven, Rotterdam

1835

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Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Part of
Rotterdam Sketchbook
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
Support: 95 x 153 mm
Collection
Tate
Acquisition
Accepted by the nation as part of the Turner Bequest 1856
Reference
D32455
Turner Bequest CCCXXI 6 a

Catalogue entry

Here Turner depicts the Leuvehaven, a harbour located near the centre of Rotterdam, and the Zeevismarkt (fish market). The tower of St Lawrence’s Church and dome of St Dominicus’ Church can be seen in the background.

Alice Rylance-Watson
April 2016

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