Saltash with the Water Ferry, Cornwall
The Met
Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner(British, London 1775–1851 London)
Date: 1811
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 35 3/8 x 47 1/2 in. (89.9 x 120.7 cm)
Credit Line: Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A hazy, bustling harbor scene with boats, buildings, and numerous figures engaged in various activities
Detailed Description
The scene shows a bustling harbor scene under a hazy, light gray sky that occupies the top third of the canvas. In the foreground, a dark body of water reflects the muted light. On the left, several boats with masts and sails, including one with a prominent reddish-brown sail, are moored near a dock. Behind them, a cluster of buildings with dark roofs lines the waterfront. The central midground features a large, dark-toned building with an archway that spans across the scene, connecting to other structures. Through this archway, more figures and activity are visible in the background. To the right of the archway, the shore is populated with numerous small figures engaged in various tasks, such as loading, conversing, and moving goods. A white horse stands near the center, facing away from the viewer. A small, dark rowboat is pulled onto the sandy bank in the right foreground, near a tall, reddish-brown wall or building from which large, draped nets or fabrics hang. The overall color palette is dominated by muted browns, grays, and ochres, with accents of reddish-brown.
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