Little Devil's Bridge, from the Liber Studiorum, engraved by Charles Turner, 1809

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"Little Devil's Bridge, from the Liber Studiorum, engraved by Charles Turner in 1809, is a notable work by the eminent British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner. The piece is part of Turner's ambitious Liber Studiorum series, which was inspired by Claude Lorrain's Liber Veritatis. This series, consisting of seventy-one prints, was intended to illustrate the various categories of landscape painting, including historical, pastoral, mountainous, marine, and architectural scenes.

The Liber Studiorum was a significant project for Turner, as it allowed him to explore and demonstrate his mastery over different types of landscapes, and to establish his reputation as a leading landscape artist. "Little Devil's Bridge" falls under the category of mountainous landscapes and is a testament to Turner's fascination with the sublime and the dramatic aspects of nature.

The engraving depicts the Teufelsbrücke (Devil's Bridge) in the Swiss Alps, a location renowned for its rugged beauty and dramatic scenery. The bridge spans the Reuss River in the Schöllenen Gorge, a site that has long been associated with legends and folklore, adding a layer of mystique to the image. Turner's rendering captures the awe-inspiring power of nature, with the tumultuous waters of the river and the imposing cliffs that frame the scene.

Charles Turner, a distinguished engraver of the time, was responsible for translating Turner's original drawing into the mezzotint engraving. His skillful work ensured that the dramatic contrasts and intricate details of Turner's vision were faithfully reproduced. The collaboration between the two Turners (who were not related) resulted in a print that is both technically accomplished and artistically compelling.

"Little Devil's Bridge" exemplifies Turner's ability to convey the grandeur and terror of the natural world, a theme that would become central to his later works. The piece remains an important example of early 19th-century printmaking and a significant contribution to the Romantic movement in art."

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