Rafts on the Upper Rhine
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1830–1850
Depicts a river flowing through a deep gorge with a string of timber about to enter it. A church, houses and boats can be seen at a quay. On the opposite side of the river, there are buildings and a tower, and beyond, a fortress crowning a precipice. Based on reminiscences of the Rhine, specifically of Assmannshausen.
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Title of artwork, date
Rafts on the Upper Rhine, 1830–1850
Date supported
1960
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
40 x 30 cm
Grant
300
Total cost
1000
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