The Source of the Arveron

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Henry Edward Dawe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a mountainous landscape with towering peaks dominating the scene. The mountains stretch upwards and taper into sharp peaks. The center of the image features a jagged mountain range with light and shadow playing across their surfaces. The mountains are depicted with fine and precise brushstrokes or lines, showing detailed rocky surfaces and forested areas. Several tall evergreen trees rise from rocky terrain in the foreground. The color palette is a sepia tone, creating a contrast between light and shadow and emphasizing the rugged terrain.