after Joseph Mallord William Turner

Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa, engraved by Edward Finden

1832

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Artist: After Joseph Mallord William Turner 1775–1851
Medium: Engraving on paper
Dimensions: None
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Transferred from the British Museum 1988
Reference: T06182

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This plate first appeared as the frontispiece-vignette to vol.V of the 'Life and Works' of Byron. It introduces Moore's account of Byron's residence in Pisa, 1821-22, and his letters from the city. Turner had apparently based his design on a drawing by William Page, although he had visited Pisa in 1828 and drawn this very building (see sketchbook in display case).

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