Artwork
Liber Studiorum: Lake of Thun, Swiss
Liber Studiorum: Lake of Thun, Swiss 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
Lake of Thun, Swiss is a print by Joseph Mallord William Turner, created circa 1823 as part of his Liber Studiorum series.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene alpine lake scene, showcasing Turner's fascination with dramatic landscapes and atmospheric conditions.
Technique & Style
Turner's expressive use of color and imaginative rendering of natural scenery are characteristic of his work, which blends Romanticism with elements that would later influence Impressionism.
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.
