Artwork
Liber Studiorum: Jason
Liber Studiorum: Jason is a print by Joseph Mallord William Turner. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Liber Studiorum: Jason, a print by Joseph Mallord William Turner, dates to around 1823 and forms part of a thematic series focused on landscape through printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Jason, is interpreted through Turner's characteristic emphasis on dramatic natural elements, though specific narrative details are subordinated to expressive landscape depiction.
Technique & Style
This work showcases Turner's evolving Romantic style, marked by bold color use and imaginative composition, anticipating later art movements such as Impressionism and Abstract Art.
History & Provenance
The print is now held by The Cleveland Museum of Art as part of Turner's comprehensive exploration of landscape in art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
