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Saint Catherine's Hill Near Guilford

Joseph Mallord William Turner and J.C. Easling

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a country road leading towards a hill with ruins of a stone structure on top. There are travelers, a cow, and a horse on the road. Sheep are grazing on the hill, with trees in the background. Tall trees line the road on both sides. The scene is depicted in a sepia tone palette with detailed brushstrokes conveying texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1811
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4761 × 3460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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