J.M.W. Turner RA, Kirkstall Abbey on the River Aire, 1 August 1826.
Soft-ground etching and mezzotint on steel. 160 mm x 224 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Kirkstall Abbey on the River Aire, 1 August 1826
After J.M.W. Turner RA (1775 - 1851)
RA Collection: Art
160 mm x 224 mm
River Scenery, By Turner And Girtin, With Descriptions By Mrs. Hofland. Engraved by Eminent Engravers, from Drawings by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. And The Late Thomas Girtin. - London.
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