Who painted Mer de Glace?

Mer de Glace was painted by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1812.

Where can I see Mer de Glace?

Mer de Glace is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mer de Glace?

Mer de Glace is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mer de Glace

Joseph Mallord William Turner , 1812

Mer de Glace is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mer de Glace is a print created by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1812 using etching and mezzotint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dramatic Alpine landscape, likely a glacier, with rugged mountains and steep cliffs. The title 'Mer de Glace,' or 'Sea of Ice,' suggests a frozen, inhospitable environment.

Technique & Style

Turner employed a combination of dark lines and shading to achieve a three-dimensional effect, characteristic of his work in the Romantic style.

Context

The work reflects the Romanticism movement, which emphasized dramatic and expressive representations of nature.