About this artwork

The busy fishing and naval fleets based at Dover were a popular subject with artists. The port was also the point of departure for Europe. Turner was interested in shipping from childhood and visited Dover in 1793. As with other early drawings, this view may be based on sketches by the amateur artist John Henderson (1764–1833). The distinctive pencil under-drawing suggests this may be a work produced in collaboration with Turner’s friend Thomas Girtin.

Updated December 2022

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Joseph Mallord William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner