Joseph Mallord William Turner R.A.

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Description

Joseph Mallord William Turner R.A.
A church, with trees beyond
watercolour over pencil on wove paper laid on linen
19.8 by 25.4 cm.; 7 7/8 by 10 in.

Catalogue Note

This watercolour has been dated to circa 1796. During this period Turner conducted numerous sketching tours in the countryside that surrounds London. The humble church depicted in the present work has traditionally been identified as Topham Church in Essex.