Lot 279: J.M.W. Turner, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Mezzotint with Etching
This intaglio print, executed in mezzotint with etching, is after a work by J.M.W. Turner R.A. The composition depicts a panoramic view of Newcastle-on-Tyne, featuring a reflective river in the foreground with wooden pilings and grazing cattle in the middle ground. A distant town with a prominent cathedral and industrial chimneys is situated on a hill beneath an expansive, atmospheric sky. The lower left margin bears the inscription J.M.W. Turner R.A. pinxt. The print displays a visible plate mark and is housed in a modern oak-finish wooden frame under glass. No edition numbering or publisher details are visible.
Condition report:
The paper exhibits significant overall toning and darkening consistent with age. The impression retains good tonal depth and fine detail in the mezzotint areas. The modern wooden frame is in good condition. Two auction stickers are present on the glass in the lower-left corner.
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