Artwork
Liber Studiorum: Bonneville, Savoy
Liber Studiorum: Bonneville, Savoy 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: Bonneville, Savoy is a print created by Joseph Mallord William Turner around 1823 using etching and mezzotint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a snow-capped mountain range, a river, and a bridge, accompanied by a building surrounded by trees. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
Technique & Style
Turner employed a range of tones to achieve depth and atmosphere, from soft blues and grays for the mountains to warm browns and greens for the foliage, showcasing his skill in capturing light and shadow.
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.
