Mortlake Terrace
1827 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil painting on canvas depicts a sunny morning scene at Mortlake Terrace on the banks of the River Thames. It captures the golden light typical of Turner's mature landscape style.
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Turner was famous for his obsession with light and atmosphere, often spending hours observing the way the sun interacted with the Thames at Mortlake. This particular work was painted for William Moffatt, who lived at the terrace shown in the composition, and it demonstrates Turner's masterful use of impasto and delicate glazing to create a glowing effect.
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Mortlake Terrace
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1827
