Mirkwood Mere
Mirkwood Mere

Currently not on view

Mirkwood Mere

attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851; born London, England; died Chelsea, England
x1942-137

Information

Title
Mirkwood Mere
Maker
attributed to Joseph Mallord William Turner
Medium
Graphite over pen and brown ink
Dimensions
14.5 x 18.8 cm (5 11/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
x1942-137
Inscription
in ink, bottom center: Mirkwood Mere Waverly in graphite on mat: 1827 - Illustration to Scott's Waverly - unpublished?
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, ink, paper (fiber product)
Subject
suns, clouds, landscapes (representations), lakes, birds, mountains

John Anderson, Jr.

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