Inverary Castle and Town, plate 65 from Liber Studiorum
published January 1, 1816
Medium
Mezzotint and etching in brown on ivory paper
Dimensions
180 × 256 mm (image): 209 × 290 mm (plate); 294 × 425 mm (sheet)
Classification
mezzotint
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
71737
Art Historical Context
Joseph Mallord William Turner, a master of Romantic landscape painting, created *Inverary Castle and, plate 65 from Studiorum* as of his ambitious print series launched in 1807. Inspired by Claude Lorrain *Liber Veritatis*, Turner's *Liber Studiorum*Book of Studies") comprises 71 mezzotints and etchings that explore diverse themes—mountainous, pastoral, historical, architectural, and marine—demonstrating his versatility and innovative approach to printmaking. Published on January 1, 1816, this plate falls into the architectural category, capturing the grand Scottish seat of the Dukes of Argyll...
About the Artist
Joseph Mallord William Turner · 1775–1851
Joseph Mallord William Turner, born on 23 April 1775 in London's Covent Garden to barber William Turner and Mary Marshall, emerged as a child prodigy amid personal hardships. His mother suffered mental illness and died in Bethlem Hospital in 1804, while his father supported his early sketches by displaying them in his shop. Around age 10, Turner stayed with his uncle Joseph Mallord William Marshal...