Artwork
The Woman and Tambourine
The Woman and Tambourine is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Turner. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Woman and Tambourine is a print created by Charles Turner in 1807, combining etching and mezzotint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of three figures by a rocky riverbank, with a woman standing and holding a tambourine, evoking a sense of tranquility and contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the tonal depth characteristic of mezzotint, with soft lines and muted tones that create a peaceful atmosphere, while the etching technique adds detail to the image.
History & Provenance
The print reflects Charles Turner's collaboration with J. M. W. Turner on early plates for the latter's Liber Studiorum series, published between 1807 and 1819.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Turner (31 August 1774 – 1 August 1857) was an English engraver and draughtsman who specialised in portraiture. He collaborated with J. M. W. Turner (to whom he was not related) on the early plates of the same's Liber Studiorum.
