The Bridge in Middle Distance

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a pastoral landscape with a wide expanse of land seen from an elevated point. The horizon is high in the composition. In the distance, a bridge with several arches spans a river. The brushstrokes capture the texture of the foliage with a light touch. The color palette consists of sepia tones. Three figures are seated on the ground, appearing to be engaged in conversation. Tall, slender trees frame the view. Soft clouds are scattered across the sky in the background.