Distant View from Old Sarum 1828-1829
Watercolour by J M W Turner (1775-1851).

This watercolour was one of a series of 'Picturesque views in England and Wales' painted by Turner and engraved for publication in 1838.

'The rain-clouds . . . in this picture are wrought with a care I have never seen equalled in any other sky of the same kind. It is the rain of blessing –abundant but full of brightness; golden gleams are flying across the wet grass, and fall softly on the lines of willow in the valley . . .'

Acquired through Acceptance in Lieu from Dept of National Heritage.

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