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Inverness
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1833
This watercolour was the result of sketches made by Turner on his 1831 tour of Scotland, the purpose of which was to gather material for illustrations to Walter Scott's works. The view of Inverness was engraved as the front-piece to Scott's 'Tales of a Grandfather', published in 1836. Turner was reluctant to travel to Scotland and managed to upset Scott while there.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Inverness, 1833
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
9 x 16 cm
Grant
7500
Total cost
59790
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