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William Say
1768-1834
Chain of Alps from Grenoble to Chamberis / drawn & etched by J.M.W. Turner Esqr. R.A. P.P. ; engraved by W. Say engraver to the Prince Regent and H.R.H. & Duke of Gloucester.
London : Published May 23. 1812, by J.M.W. Turner Queen Ann Street West, [1812
mezzotint and etching
image: 178 x 261 mm; plate mark: 208 x 292 mm; sheet: 270 x 360 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2591
Notes
Open initial "M" above the image; title in open capitals below the image.
Plate 49 issued in part X of J.M.W. Turner's Liber studiorum.
Printed in red-brown ink.
The second state, with the left hand stroke and center stroke of a capital A in left lower margin in corner of plate. Cf. Finberg.
Plate 49 issued in part X of J.M.W. Turner's Liber studiorum.
Printed in red-brown ink.
The second state, with the left hand stroke and center stroke of a capital A in left lower margin in corner of plate. Cf. Finberg.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed "49 ii/iv" in pencil at lower right.
Provenance
Given to Gordon N. Ray by Helen Sutherland; from the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
A wide, cultivated plain, with a straight road running across it and mountains in the distance curving round to the right; in the foreground is a plateau with a vineyard and several figures; rays of light striking downwards onto the plain.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist, etcher, publisher.
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851, artist, etcher, publisher.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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