{"product_id":"dunstanborough-castle-charles-turner","title":"Dunstanborough Castle - Charles Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine etching of Dunstanborough Castle by Charles Turner, originally produced for the Liber Studiorum project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print depicts the ruins of Dunstanborough Castle, situated on the Northumberland coast. Charles Turner, a skilled engraver, produced this work as part of the Liber Studiorum, a project initiated by J.M.W. Turner to categorise different genres of art. The print demonstrates the technical precision required for the etching process, where the artist uses fine lines to define the architectural structure of the castle against the rugged coastal terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the contrast between the distant, crumbling masonry of the fortress and the immediate, rocky foreground. A small cottage sits near the base of the cliffs, providing a sense of scale to the massive, weathered stone formations. The artist employs a restrained approach, allowing the white space of the paper to represent the atmospheric conditions of the North Sea coast. The inscription at the bottom, noting the possession of William Penn, reflects the common practice of documenting the provenance of the original drawings used for such series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Turner was a prolific engraver who worked closely with J.M.W. Turner, translating the painter's complex compositions into the medium of print. His ability to capture the texture of stone and the subtle shifts in light is evident in this study. The work functions as a record of the site, capturing the melancholy character of the ruins as they appeared in the early nineteenth century. It remains a clear example of the collaborative nature of printmaking during the Romantic period, where the engraver's skill was essential to the dissemination of artistic ideas to a wider audience. The print is presented here with the original plate marks and inscriptions, maintaining the integrity of the historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/anger-thomas-rowlandson\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAnger - Thomas Rowlandson — Thomas Rowlandson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/death-of-pepe-illo-francisco-jose-de-goya-y-lucientes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDeath of Pepe Illo - Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes — Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Turner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410632741199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410636017999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410636050767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410636083535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410636116303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410636149071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410636181839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410636214607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410636247375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410636280143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410636312911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410636345679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dunstanborough-Castle_Poster_CompositorV1_1786103174623.jpg?v=1786103724","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/dunstanborough-castle-charles-turner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}