Who created "Dunstanborough Castle"?

Dunstanborough Castle was created by Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner in published 1808.

When was "Dunstanborough Castle" created?

This artwork was created published 1808.

What medium is "Dunstanborough Castle"?

Dunstanborough Castle is etching, aquatint and mezzotint.

Is "Dunstanborough Castle" in the public domain?

Yes, Dunstanborough Castle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dunstanborough Castle

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Charles Turner

published 1808

Medium

etching, aquatint and mezzotint

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.8142

Art Historical Context

Behold the brooding majesty of *Dunstan Castle* (published 1808), a print by visionary artist Joseph Mallord William Turner in collaboration with master printmaker Charles Turner. This work captures the medieval ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle on England's Northumberland coast, perched dramatically against turbulent skies and crashing waves. Rendered during the Romantic era, it embodies Turner's fascination with the sublime—nature's awe-inspiring power overwhelming human endeavors—evoking melancholy and grandeur in a single, atmospheric vista. Crafted through etching for precise lines, aquat for...

Dunstanborough Castle

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