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Joseph Mallord William Turner — Mussooree and the Dhoon from Landour
Joseph Mallord William Turner

Mussooree and the Dhoon from Landour

1830

Executed during Turner's tour of India, this watercolor exemplifies his mastery of the medium while capturing the exotic landscape that fascinated British colonial artists.

Medium
Watercolor and gouache, over graphite, on off-white wove paper, edge mounted on cream wove card
Dimensions

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Joseph Mallord William Turner, Mussooree and the Dhoon from Landour, 1830

Executed during Turner's tour of India, this watercolor exemplifies his mastery of the medium while capturing the exotic landscape that fascinated British colonial artists.

Medium
Watercolor and gouache, over graphite, on off-white wove paper, edge mounted on cream wove card
Dimensions
12.3 x 20.2 cm
Year
1830
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Watercolor, Small Scale, Works on Paper, Drawing, Unique Work

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago