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Water Mill

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Robert Dunkarton

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an idyllic rural setting with a watermill building, a small dog near water, a seated figure holding a bundle, individuals near a stone structure, and two cows standing in a pool of water. The composition features precise brushstrokes, a sepia-toned palette, and detailed depiction of natural and architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1812
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4748 × 3414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette