Artwork
London from Greenwich
London from Greenwich is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
London from Greenwich is a print created by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1811, combining etching and mezzotint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with grazing sheep on a hill overlooking the Thames River, where a grand building with domes and columns stands amidst a bustling cityscape shrouded in haze.
Technique & Style
Turner employed shading to achieve depth, contrasting the solidity of buildings with the softness of the sky, and juxtaposed the tranquility of the foreground with the activity of the city.
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.
