Artwork preview

The Woman of Samaria

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Samuel William Reynolds I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a gentle upward slope from right to left. In the foreground, two figures are seated on stone blocks, conversing, with one holding a jug. Nearby, there is an archway with two figures walking towards each other. Architectural ruins are scattered in the distance against the sky. The scene is depicted in sepia tones with soft brushstrokes, creating an aged appearance. The sky features swirling cloud patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1819
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4848 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette