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Isis

Joseph Mallord William Turner and William Say

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a horizon near the center of the composition. Distant hills with rolling terrain are visible under a sky filled with swirling clouds. A large bridge with arches appears on the horizon, and lush foliage and various plants are in the foreground. A bird is perched on a fallen architectural piece. In the background, a classical rotunda is partly hidden by dense trees, suggesting a cultivated setting. The artwork features soft, intricate brush-like strokes blending the elements together. The color palette is warm with sepia tones, creating an antique aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1819
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4783 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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