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Basle

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverbank view looking towards a bridge over the water. There are figures in boats and along the river's edge. Buildings are visible on the left, and on the right, there are tall structures with pointed roofs, including a church tower with spires in the distance. The sky above is partly cloudy with sunlight shining through. The artwork is in a warm sepia tone with detailed brushwork capturing the scene's architecture and figures.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1807
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4701 × 3464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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