| Teignmouth | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Artist | Joseph Mallord William Turner |
| Year | 1812 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, landscape painting |
| Dimensions | 130 cm× 161 cm(51 in× 63 in) |
| Location | Petworth House, Sussex |
'Teignmouth is an 1812 landscape painting by the British artist J. M. W. Turner. [1] [2] It depicts a view at Teignmouth, a port town in the south of Devon. [3] It was based on sketches Turner had produced during a visit to the county in 1811. It looks southwards along the River Teign. In the foreground a young woman is shown with some cows. A ruined abbey can be seen, and in the very far distance is Teignmouth itself. [4]
Contents
The painting was shown in an exhibition at Turner's own studio in Queen Anne Street in London, one of six scenes featuring Devon and Cornwall that he displayed. [5] It was acquired by the art collector Earl of Egremont. It remains in Egremont's former residence Petworth House in Sussex, although control was transferred to the Tate Britain. [6] [7]
