An early study of a landscape. Oil wash on paper board in the topographical tradition. Numbered "#2", dated "24th May, 1796" and inscribed on the verso in graphite and ink. Originally purchased from a private collection in England by the owner, apprx 30 years ago. Apprx 7-3/8" x 10-7/16". Unframed.
1. Plate 173 (Cat. 186) "Tree tops and Sky, Guildford Castle (?) Evening. c.1807; Tate Gallery-The Paintings of J.M.W. Turner: Martin Butlin & Evelyn Joll 2. The Great Age of British Watercolours: Andrew Wilton & Anne Lyles 3. Turner, The Great Watercolours: Eric Shanes
10,000/15,000
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