The image depicts a detailed line drawing of thick, intricate trees with abundant foliage and twisting branches filling the frame. There is no distinct horizon line visible, as the tree branches dominate the composition, creating a canopy effect. The illustration features fine, delicate strokes capturing the textures of the leaves and branches. The color scheme is mainly light tans and browns. In the background, a person is seated on the ground, while another figure is partially hidden by foliage, both appearing small compared to the trees.
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The image depicts a detailed line drawing of thick, intricate trees with abundant foliage and twisting branches filling the frame. There is no distinct horizon line visible, as the tree branches dominate the composition, creating a canopy effect. The illustration features fine, delicate strokes capturing the textures of the leaves and branches. The color scheme is mainly light tans and browns. In the background, a person is seated on the ground, while another figure is partially hidden by foliage, both appearing small compared to the trees.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Aesacus and Hesperie

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Date
published 1816
Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet: 29.5 × 43.7 cm (11 5/8 × 17 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1941.4.24
Credit line
Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Liber Studiorum

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Male figure
  • Costume
  • Forest
  • Water
  • Female figure
Provenance

Miss Ellen T. Bullard [1865-1959], Boston; gift 1941 to NGA.

NGA object ID 884. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.