Ships in a Breeze
Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner
(British; English, 1775 - 1851)
Engraver
Charles Turner
(British, 1773 - 1857)
Series Publisher
C. Turner
Date1808
Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe
Series LocationLondon
Mediummezzotint; etching
DimensionsOverall (image; plate mark: 20.8x29.2; sheet: 31.0x44.5): 18.1 x 25.9 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Laura M.E. Gosling, nee Nash
Object number1977.201.001
Descriptionsea scene in sepia tones; a number of sailing ships are being tossed about in rough water; on the left, some sailors sit on a dockStatus
Not on viewJoseph Mallord William Turner
Joseph Mallord William Turner