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Winchelsea, Sussex

Joseph Mallord William Turner and J.C. Easling

National Gallery of Art

The image features a landscape with rocky terrain, sparse vegetation, and a stone tower. Three figures are present: two seated and one standing. Trees and foliage are scattered throughout the scene, with a dark wooded area on the left. The sky is filled with clouds, transitioning into the background. The color palette is predominantly sepia, emphasizing light and shadows.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1812
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4737 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette