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Norham Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows Norham Castle in the center against a glowing sky. The horizon line is close to the middle, defined by the castle's structure on a hill with rays of light. The landscape features detailed lines resembling an engraving technique, depicting terrain and architecture. The color palette is monochromatic sepia. In the foreground, cattle wade in water, a man stands near a boat and a building, and in the background, ruins are visible against the land.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1816
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4816 × 3444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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