About this artwork
Turner's interest in capturing reflected light on land and sea is evident in this attractive sketch of the small coastal town. It is one of many drawings he made connected with Dr Monro's evening 'Academy' during the 1790s. Monro was a doctor at the Bethlem Hospital (known as Bedlam), London, where Turner's mentally ill mother was admitted in 1800 and died in 1804. Monro, an accomplished amateur draughtsman, encouraged young artists to copy landscape sketches from his collection, colour each other's outline drawings and practise topographical exercises. He provided supper at a small fee as well as a pleasant environment for study.
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title:Rye, Sussex
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accession number:D NG 853
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materials:Blue and grey washes over pencil on paper
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date created:About 1794 - 1797
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measurements:19.60 x 26.90 cm
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credit line:Henry Vaughan Bequest 1900
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
Joseph Mallord William Turner
Joseph Mallord William Turner
Turner transformed the art of landscape painting in Britain. From detailed topographical studies to expansive, atmospheric vistas his works celebrate the diversity and emotive power of nature. He was born in Covent Garden, the son of a barber, and exhibited his earliest sketches in his father's shop before studying at…