PEAT BOG SCOTLAND

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

PEAT BOG SCOTLAND

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.687 a-b

Description

A monochromatic landscape engraved by G. Clint after an etching by JMW Turner. In the foreground are two groups of figures performing chores by the peat bog, a group of two figures and a horse and sled of crop (left), and two figures, one bent over (right). There is a figure in the distance with a sack over his left shoulder, in the hilly countryside of Scotland. The landscape is dominated by sky which seems to be a turbulent swirl of gas, as if about to storm. The details are outlined in black. The print is bordered by a 1/2" recessed band as result of the press and plate. The frame is simple, concave and made of stained pine. The frame is backed with paper.

Artwork Details

Medium

Ink, Pine, Paper, glass, Ink, Pine, Paper, Glass

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

A. J. Borst

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Joseph Mallord William Turner

Attribution

Maker

Artist

G. Clint

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1812

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Above the engraving is the letter "M". Below engraving: "Drawn and etched by JMW Turner Esq. R.A./ Peat Bog Scotland/ Engraved by G. Clint". Published April 23, 1812 by JMW Turner Queen Ann Street West. Tag on back: "A.J. Borst Artistic Picture Frames 105 E. 9th St, New York. Regilding and repairing at moderate prices." Writing on back: "Delafield 17 East 79th St."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.687 A-B

MP.94.687a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Frame

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 1/2 in. (28.6 x 36.8 x 1.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Height

7 in

Width

10-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 x 10 1/4 in. (17.8 x 26 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Porous paper has a lot of water damage. Backing paper has a few rips in it.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Violetta White Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.688 a-b - Engraving - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

See family room charts for General's room. See family index cards for General's room.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom