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Lake of Brienz, Moonlight, 1802-1808 (watercolour and gum arabic with scratching out on paper)
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Lake of Brienz, Moonlight, 1802-1808 (watercolour and gum arabic with scratching out on paper)
7394149 Lake of Brienz, Moonlight, 1802-1808 (watercolour and gum arabic with scratching out on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 27.7x39.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s): Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 - 1851)
Display: watercolour and gum arabic with scratching out on paper
Dimensions: h x w 27.7 x 39.3 cm
Associated place(s): subject: Europe, Switzerland, Bern); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 32115170
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating print titled "Lake of Brienz, Moonlight" by Joseph Mallord William Turner transports viewers to a serene and ethereal landscape. Created between 1802 and 1808, this watercolour and gum arabic masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional talent in capturing the beauty of nature. Measuring 27.7x39.3 cm, this artwork is housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. The painting depicts a breathtaking scene set against the backdrop of Lake Brienz in Switzerland. Turner's meticulous attention to detail brings forth an enchanting moonlit atmosphere that bathes the lake and surrounding mountains in a soft glow. The composition features a boat gently gliding across the calm waters, symbolizing both transportation and tranquility. The sky above is adorned with celestial bodies as the moon casts its shimmering light upon the scene below. Turner's skillful use of scratching out on paper adds texture and depth to his work, enhancing its visual impact. Through his brushstrokes, he captures not only the physical aspects but also evokes emotions associated with moonlit nights spent by tranquil lakesides. This artwork invites viewers into a momentary escape from reality—a glimpse into everyday life during early nineteenth-century Europe. It serves as a testament to Turner's mastery as an artist who could transport audiences through time and space with his awe-inspiring landscapes.
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