Joseph Mallord William Turner
, English, 1775-1851
Title
The Castellated RhineDatec.1832
MediumWatercolour and graphite on paper
Dimensions
23.5 x 25 cm
Credit LineHeritage Gift, Clementine, Lady Beit, 2000
Object numberNGI.19589
DescriptionIn 1833 this watercolour was engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) and appeared as the title-page vignette to the Works of Lord Byron, volume XVII, published by John Murray. Turner's extensive knowledge of the region's scenery enabled him to combine architectural and topographical elements from different locations into one composite vista. It is the only vignette illustration by Turner in the Gallery's collection.ProvenanceChristie's, London, 21 May 1887, William Leech sale, lot 72; purchased by Sir Donald Currie; by descent to Major F.D. Mirrielees; Christie's, London, 20 March 1959, lot 58; purchased by Sir Alfred and Lady Beit; Heritage Gift, Clementine, Lady Beit, 2000Exhibition HistoryTurner in Germany, Tate Gallery, London, Kunsthalle, Mannheim and Hamburger Kunsthalle, 1995-1996
Turner Watercolours, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1997
J.M.W. Turner, RA: The Great Watercolours, Royal Academy, London, 2 December 2000 - 18 February 2001
On Tour with Turner, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1 January 2006 - 31 January 2006
Turner and the Traditionalists, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1 January 2007 - 31 January 2007
Taking Stock: Acquisitions 2000-2010, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 13 March 2010 - 25 July 2010
J.M.W. Turner at the National Gallery of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1 January 2013 - 31 January 2013